about the Northern Kentucky CVB
Our Mission
The mission of meetNKY, Northern Kentucky's official tourism and convention services bureau, is to drive quality of life and economic growth for Northern Kentucky through tourism marketing and destination development
For information about yearly economic impact, please view our Annual Report.
Our History
For more than 40 years, the Northern Kentucky CVB has provided outstanding meeting and convention services, and comprehensive travel information for business and leisure visitors to the Cincinnati and NKY area. In 1974, the Kentucky Legislature approved legislation allowing Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties to form the Bureau, which initially was called the Northern Kentucky Tourist, Recreation & Convention Commission.
Our Team
Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you in making your next Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky events, meetings or conventions as easy and successful as possible.
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Julie Kirkpatrick, CTA, CDME President & CEO
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Mary Watkins, CTA Director, Bureau Operations
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Josh Quinn Product Development Director
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Amanda Johannemann, CTA Director, Destination Marketing and Communications
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Dot Crane, CTA Director, Content and Research
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Amanda Lewis, CTA Website and Content Manager
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Carla M. Quercioli, CTA Director, Destination Engagement
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Stacy Howell, CTA Senior Destination Engagement Manager
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Stefanie Wyckoff, CTA Director, Convention Sales
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Christy Staten, CTA Senior National Account Manager
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Karen Fletcher, CTA Business Development Manager
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Lorey Hall Leisure Sales Manager
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