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NCTIA Awards 2025

Visit Hickory Recognized with Three Platinum Awards for Excellence in Tourism Marketing

By Sarah Jones on Nov. 10, 2025

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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Visit Hickory’s 2025 Visitors Guide Wins International Design Award

By Mina Kinjo on Nov. 06, 2025

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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Visit Hickory | Hickory Metro Convention Center Wins 2025 Readers’ Choice Award

By Elizabeth Clark on Oct. 16, 2025

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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STS Award 2025

Visit Hickory Named Tourism Office of the Year by Southeast Tourism Society in Category 1

By Sarah Jones on Sep. 15, 2025

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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The Hickory Community Honored with Award During the Visit NC Tourism Conference

By Sarah Jones on Apr. 11, 2025

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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Hosting Visit NC Tourism Conference

By Sarah Jones on Apr. 11, 2025

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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Hmong Basketball Tournament 2024 - HMCC - Hickory Metro Convention Center

Hickory Metro Convention Center Hosts North Carolina's 2nd Annual Fall Hmong Basketball Tournament

By Maddy Phillips on Dec. 02, 2024

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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Hickory Metro Convention Center Ribbon Cutting

By Mandy Pitts Hildebrand on Nov. 25, 2024

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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Hickory Convention & Visitors Bureau Marketing Coordinator Graduates from STS Marketing College

Sep. 17, 2024

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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Catawba Room at the Hickory Metro Convention Center on July 17, 2024

First Meeting held in the renovated Catawba Space at the Hickory Metro Convention Center

By Mandy Pitts Hildebrand on Jul. 18, 2024

It’s official, the first meeting took place in part of the renovated Catawba meeting rooms at the Hickory Metro Convention Center on July 17, 2024. About 100 local officials and business leaders…

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