Includes Special section on Impact of COVID-19 on Orange County Tourism in 2020

Chapel Hill, NC -  (February 23, 2021) – The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau has published its 2019-20 annual report, highlighting the bureau’s activities and finances for the fiscal year.

This report to stakeholders features a state of tourism letter from the executive director, looks at the economic impact of tourism on Orange County and highlights community partnerships and the bureau’s financial budget. Read about activities in sales, communications and ways the Visitors Bureau markets the destination through advertising, social media and public relations.

After the state of emergency declaration and the stay at home orders began in March 2020 due to COVID-19 in North Carolina and Orange County, the Visitors Bureau’s message pivoted to a safety focus and helping our hospitality industry impacted by the pandemic throughout the year. See the 3-page Special Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Orange County Tourism through the calendar year 2020.

The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 2019-20 Annual Report is found on VisitChapelHill.org on the About Us page. This year’s report is online only and can be viewed as an issuu document and downloaded directly at CHOCVB 2019-20 Annual Report.

About Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
As the official accredited destination marketing organization of Chapel Hill and Orange County, the mission of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau is to develop and coordinate visitor services in Orange County and to implement marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community.  The Visitors Bureau is a department of Orange County, NC Government. For information:  www.VisitChapelHill.org .

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Download Document – Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 2019-20 Annual Report PDF version
Masthead Photo - Franklin Street Downtown Chapel Hill by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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