HICKORY, N.C. (February 18, 2026) — More than 105 tourism partners gathered in Hickory on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for Visit Hickory’s 2nd Annual Tourism Partner Summit — a day dedicated to…
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Hickory, NC (November 10, 2025) — Visit Hickory is proud to announce that it has received three Platinum Awards from the North Carolina Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) in the Small Bureau…
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Hickory, NC (November 6, 2025) — Exciting news for Hickory! The 2025 Destination Guide has earned a Silver Davey Award in the Consumer Magazine category — an international recognition celebrating…
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HICKORY, N.C. (October 16, 2025) — Oh Hey, Hickory is celebrating a big win! Visit Hickory | Hickory Metro Convention Center has been named a 2025 Readers’ Choice Award winner, recognizing it as one…
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Hickory, NC – Visit Hickory and the Hickory-Conover Tourism Development Authority are proud to announce they have been named Tourism Office of the Year for Category 1 Markets by the Southeast Tourism…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2025 The “Spirit of North Carolina” Award was given to the Community of Hickory for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts HICKORY, N.C. — The Community of Hickory has been…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2025 Hickory Hosts 2025 Visit NC Tourism Conference, Welcomes Tourism Leaders from Across the State HICKORY, NC — For the first time in its history, Hickory proudly…
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Hickory, NC – On Friday, November 29, 2024, the Hickory Metro Convention Center was proud to host North Carolina’s 2nd Annual Fall Hmong Basketball Tournament—an exciting event that brought together…
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The official ribbon has been cut to celebrate the Hickory Metro Convention Center Expansion and Renovation HICKORY, NC—On November 25, a bright yellow ribbon was cut at the Hickory Metro Convention…
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Elizabeth Clark Achieves Travel Marketing Professional Certification from Southeast Tourism Society Hickory, NC (September 11, 2024) – Elizabeth Clark, TMP, Marketing Coordinator at the Hickory Metro…
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