Winston-Salem Meetings and Conventions

 

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10/05/2011
Graylyn International Conference Center Set to go Through Renovations
The Graylyn Estate, which has hosted presidents, world leaders and entertainers since opening as a hotel /conference center in 1984 as one of the most unique venues in North Carolina, announced a extensive renovation to its guestrooms and conference space in the Mews area of the 55 acre estate.

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06/02/2011
Visit Winston-Salem Welcomes a New Sales Manager to the Team
Visit Winston-Salem today announced Timothy Simmons as the new national sales manager responsible for booking conventions with a focus on national and regional markets.

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10/07/2010
Visit Winston-Salem Names Christian Schroeder as Director of Sales and Services
Visit Winston-Salem today announced that Christian Schroeder has been named Director of Sales and Services. Schroeder will oversee Visit Winston-Salem’s six-member sales and services staff who are charged with promoting Winston-Salem as a site for conventions, meetings, reunions and motorcoach as well as amateur sports groups. In addition, this position is responsible for the sales teams generations of bookings, room nights and revenue consistent with Visit Winston-Salem’s goals and objectives.

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09/21/2010
Winston-Salem Hosts 2010 Doll and Teddy Bear Expo
Winston-Salem, NC (September 21, 2010) – For the first time Winston-Salem is hosting, more than 100 of the country's leading doll and teddy bear artists, manufacturers, and retailers at the Doll & Teddy Bear EXPO at the Benton Convention Center, October 1 – 3, 2010.

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08/30/2010
Visit Winston-Salem Announces New Director of Marketing and Communications
Winston-Salem, NC – Visit Winston-Salem is pleased to announce Marcheta Cole Keefer as its new Director of Marketing and Communications. Marcheta has spent 14 years specializing in the hospitality and tourism industry, including time at the Gainesville/Alachua County and the Orlando/Orange County's Convention and Visitors Bureau. Overall Marcheta brings more than 27 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry to Visit Winston Salem.

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08/09/2010
The 2010 National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) Convention & Trade Show comes to Winston-Salem
Visit Winston-Salem welcomes the 2010 National Christmas Tree Association Convention and Trade Show, to be held at the Benton Convention Center from August 11th through the 14th.

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08/06/2010
Visit Winston-Salem Welcomes Albert DeLaOsa to the Sales Team
Visit Winston-Salem is pleased to announce Albert (AJ) Robert DeLaOsa, Jr., as its newest member of the sales team.

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07/12/2010
33rd Anniversary of the Western Film Fair
WINSTON-SALEM, NC-The 33rd annual Western Film Fair, will be held in Winston-Salem, July 14-17, at the Sundance Plaza Hotel Spa & Wellness Center on University Parkway. The festival celebrates western movies and TV shows of yesteryear, with special guest appearances and live music nightly.

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06/10/2010
Visit Winston-Salem Welcomes Dianne Brice to the Sales Team
Visit Winston-Salem is pleased to announce Dianne Brice, as its newest Sales Manager. Dianne brings more than 24 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry, including 10 years with the Charlotte Convention & Visitors Bureau and hotel experience with Hilton and Holiday Inn. Dianne has received wide recognition in the past for successes with her sales goals.

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04/27/2010
New Hampton Inn & Suites University Hotel Opens in Winston-Salem
Hampton® Hotels, the global brand of mid-priced Hampton Inn® and Hampton Inn & Suites® hotels, announced the official opening of its newest property, the 94-room Hampton Inn & Suites University Area, located at 309 Summit Square Court. The hotel is owned by Yogi Hotel and operated by CN Hotels, Inc..

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04/16/2010
International Sorority selects Winston-Salem to host 68th Regional Conference
Winston-Salem, NC, On Friday, April 23, 2010 one of the nation’s oldest historically African-American sororities, Sigma Gamma Rho, will convene at the Winston-Salem Marriott Hotel for the 68th Northeast Regional Conference. The sorority is celebrating over 87 years of existence and the Northeast Region of the sorority celebrates over 70 years of service to the community. Alpha Mu Sigma, Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter in conjunction with Rho (Winston Salem State University) and Omicron Eta (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) undergraduate chapters will host the conference.

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04/05/2010
1st Annual Translational Regenerative Medicine Event to be hosted in Winston-Salem, NC
The Regenerative Medicine Foundation today announced the first annual Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum to be held April 6-8, 2010 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. The forum is an annual event to convene the regenerative medicine community to focus on fulfilling the promise of regenerative medicine, including best practices and business models. Keynote speakers and panelists will discuss scientific and clinical advances, trial design, venture funding and obtaining regulatory approval.

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03/17/2010
Joyce Meyer Ministries
Free event at Joel Coliseum MARCH 18-20 2010

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01/04/2010
Visit Winston-Salem Welcomes New President
On Tuesday, January 5, 2010, The Forsyth County Tourism Development Authority and Visit Winston-Salem will welcome President Richard Geiger with an open house from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. The open house will allow members of the media to meet and talk with Geiger. A brief introduction and remarks will be given at 10:30 am.

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12/21/2009
Forsyth County Tourism Development Authority Hires Industry Leader as New President
Forsyth County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has hired Richard Geiger as its new President. Geiger has extensive experience in growing all facets of the visitor industry, including cultural tourism, conventions, and sporting events, which are the key growth opportunities for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.

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06/01/2009
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church to Meet in Winston-Salem for the First Time
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Piedmont District will meet in Winston-Salem June 23-28, 2009. The conference is being hosted by Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church with Reverend Dr. Seth O. Lartey the host Pastor. According to Dr. Lartey, "the reason we are holding our convention in Winston-Salem this year is due to the spirit of cooperation and assistance from Visit Winston-Salem, the Twin City Quarter, The Millennium Center and community leaders. Everyone has been very gracious and helpful and extremely accommodating of our needs". Previous conferences have been held in Charlotte, Gastonia, Hickory and Salisbury.

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