Press Releases

Warren County CVB Unveils New Website
06/02/2009
MASON, OH – (June 2, 2009) – Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) launched a new website this month at www.ohioslargestplayground.com with one purpose – FUN. The CVB used the most current, innovative technology to make travel planning more visitor friendly and cost effective.

Warren County 2008 Partnership Awards Announced
01/23/2009
MASON, OH – (January 23, 2009) – Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau
(WCCVB) announced the 2008 Partnership Awards at the annual Tourism Partner Luncheon
yesterday.

Warren County Collects Four Awards and Named 2010 Conference Site
11/05/2008
MASON, OH – (November 5, 2008) – With a record 180 entries in 16 categories, the 2008 Ohio Travel Association’s Conference on Tourism, presented by Ohio Magazine, recognized the efforts of the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) marketing team with three “Citations of Excellence” and the “Delegates Choice Award.”

WCCVB Announces New Marketing and PR Manager
11/05/2008
MASON, OH – (November 5, 2008) – The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Burns has been named Marketing and Public Relations Manager.

Warren County Tourism Impact Approaches $1 Billion
08/08/2008
August 2008 – MASON, OH – The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) released statistics indicating tourism’s continued growth in economic strength in Warren County.

Local Tourism Professionals Join Warren County CVB Board
04/15/2008
April 2008 - LEBANON, OH - Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) Executive Director, Shirley Bonekemper, has announced three new additions to the Bureau's Board of Trustees.

Ryan Widmer Advances to Sales Manager – Sporting Events at Warren County (OH) CVB
12/15/2007
December 2007 – LEBANON, OH – Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) Executive Director, Shirley Bonekemper, is pleased to announce that Ryan Widmer has been promoted to Sales Manager – Sporting Events.

2008 Tourism Grant Recipients Announced by the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau
12/15/2007
December 2007 – LEBANON, OH – The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) has announced the recipients of the Bureau’s 2008 Tourism Advertising Assistance Grants (TAAG) and Tourism Information Center Grants (TIC). The Bureau’s Board of Trustees has awarded more than $53,300 to area non-profit organizations to assist their tourism services, promotion and marketing efforts.

Linda K. Smith Joins the Warren County CVB Sales Staff
11/15/2007
September 2007 – LEBANON, OH – Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) Executive Director Shirley Bonekemper has announced the addition of Linda K. Smith to the WCCVB sales team as Senior Sales Manager for Associations and Group Tour business.

Former Kings Island Exec to Lead Warren County CVB Marketing Team
10/15/2007
October 2007 – Lebanon, OH – Shirley Bonekemper, executive director of the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB), announced that Sally Derrick has been named the Director of Marketing for the bureau.

Local on-air voice adds his name to WCCVB Board
06/15/2007
June 2007 – LEBANON, OH – Craig Ross, president of the Warren County Board of Trustees, has announced the addition of Mike McMurray as the newest member of the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) Board of Trustees.

Chris Kays Joins Warren County CVB Marketing Staff
05/15/2007

Heightened Efforts of Warren County CVB Result in Major Tourism Impacts in Ohio’s Largest Playground
02/15/2007
February 2007 – LEBANON, OH – In 2006, the Warren County area outperformed competitive tourism destinations such as Cleveland, Louisville and Indianapolis in hotel occupancy growth, with an increase of 4.6% over 2005 (per Smith Travel Research (STR) reports). This is great news for Ohio’s Largest Playground, considering the competitive regional tourism destinations are highly recognized, major metropolitan areas, with medium to large convention centers that generate room nights throughout the year.

Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau Boosts Local Tourism Support With Community Grants
01/15/2007
January 2007 – LEBANON, OH – The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) has announced the recipients of the Bureau’s 2007 Tourism Advertising Assistance Grants (TAAG) and Tourism Information Center Grants (TIC). The Bureau’s Board of Trustees has awarded more than $29,300 to area non-profit organizations to assist their tourism services, promotion and marketing efforts in Warren County, Ohio’s Largest Playground®.