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Cleo Battle to Succeed Karen Williams as Louisville Tourism CEO

Louisville Tourism in Kentucky has announced that President and CEO Karen Williams will end her 30-year tenure with the organization on June 30 and will be succeeded by Chief Operating Officer Cleo Battle. “The hospitality industry is an extremely competitive market for leisure and meetings business,” Board Chair Donald Lassere said. “Under Karen’s leadership, the Louisville landscape evolved with greater opportunities to incent highly […]

Posted On : January 29, 2021 By : Jason Gewirtz

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2021 USA Volleyball Open Championship Heading to Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky, will host the 2021 USA Volleyball Open National Championship for the first time since 2013, the national governing body has announced. The tournament, which typically draws over 6,000 players, will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center starting May 28. The Open Nationals was first held in 1928 and has been held annually […]

Posted On : May 14, 2020 By : Matt Traub

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SportsTravel Road Trip Provides Education for NGBs

The seventh annual SportsTravel Road Trip in Colorado Springs, Colorado, brought together executives of national governing bodies for a morning of education and a tour of the soon-to-open U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. The event, held March 11–12 and sponsored by the Louisville Sports Commission and Louisville Tourism, was staged at the National Strength and […]

Posted On : March 20, 2020 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Destination Spotlight

Louisville: A City Where Champions Are Made

In Louisville, Kentucky, sports legends abound. From Churchill Downs to Muhammad Ali to Louisville Slugger, the city has an impressive history. But looking back is not what the city is about—not by a long shot. Louisville is looking at a bright future following the infusion of $1 billion into projects that have transformed its downtown […]

Posted On : January 30, 2020 By : Matt Traub

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Cleo Battle Promoted to COO of Louisville Tourism

Cleo Battle has been promoted to the newly created position of chief operating officer of Louisville Tourism. Battle has served the convention bureau in Louisville, Kentucky, since 2013 as executive vice president. In his current role, Battle overseas convention development, destination services, tourism development, and marketing and communication. In his new role, he will cultivate […]

Posted On : July 22, 2019 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Destination Guides

Louisville: Legendary Host of Sports and Spirits

Commonly referred to as Bourbon City, Louisville’s spirited culture stems from its historic roots as well as its constant innovation. Groups in town for major sporting events can take advantage of the city’s newly renovated downtown convention center, its Urban Bourbon Experience and an expansive list of sports-themed venues and attractions.

Posted On : February 28, 2019 By : SportsTravel Staff

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Louisville to Rename Airport for Muhammad Ali

Travel to and from Louisville, Kentucky, will now come with a bit more punch. Timed with the celebration of the late boxer’s birthday, his native city of Louisville has…

Posted On : January 17, 2019 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Louisville CVB Promotes Zack Davis to Vice-President of Destination Services

Zack Davis has been promoted to vice-president of destination services at the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Davis started at the bureau in 2008…

Posted On : February 15, 2018 By : Jennifer Lee

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