Mission StatementThe Athens Convention and Visitors

Bureau is a proactive destination marketing organization charged with increasing the economic

impact of the hospitality industry, with active involvement in tourism

product development and workforce development.

The CVB receives 31.42% of 7% and 15% of our CVB share goes to fund

the Athens Welcome Center.

Target Leisure Travel Audiences

1. Music2. UGA3. Atlanta

2012 TOURIST EXPENDITURESJobs Supported by Tourism

CLARKE COUNTY TOURIST EXPENDITURES –

$247 mil. (+ 5.1%) 14th in state (9th after metro Atlanta)

SUPPORTED BY TOURISM -- $48 mil. payroll (+ 2.1%)

2,450 JOBS (+1.2%)

Source: GDEcD/USTA

Notes: percent increases from 2011. Direct domestic travel impacts only are considered.

Hotel and Facility Inventory

Product Development