Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Published by the Northern Kentucky

Convention & Visitors Bureau-

Convention Service Department

Fall 2007 Edition

 

Hotel Happenings


Radisson Riverfront 

What's new at the Radisson Riverfront?

 

Things are changing at the Radisson Riverfront in Covington, KY, beginning with Chartwell Hospitality becoming the management company.

 

"Chartwell Hospitality is committed to bringing this landmark hotel back to what many people in and around the Greater Cincinnati area remember for years!" Diane Spurlock, Director of Sales at the Radisson, commented.

 

Another large part of change at the Radisson is the General Manager, Pete Jordan. Mr. Jordan worked at the Radisson back in the 1980s he is not the only returning face to the Radisson; Mary Jo Haviland is returning as the Corporate Sales Manager and Kevin James as the Executive Chef.

 

The hotel staff is committed to upgrading the quality and service of the Riverview Restaurant and keeping the menu filled with most popular entrees.

 

The hotel is bringing back Kelly's Irish Pub, which is being remodeled and will be reopening in the middle of December. Kelly's will offer casual dining all day and through the evening; it will be a great place to meet your friends.

 

In March, guest rooms on three floors will be transformed into a completely new guest room package.  In addition the entire hotel will have all rooms refreshed with new carpeting and include the Radisson's Sleep Number Beds.

For additional info, please contact Diane E. Spurlock, Director of Sales, at 859.491.8600.

Radisson Riverfront Covington, KY

 


Contact Us

For convention group planning information or questions, call the Convention Services Department at

800.447.8489

859.261.4677

859.261.5135 (fax)

Website:

E-mail: info@nkycvb.com

Dear Sue,

There are many new and exciting things happening in Northern Kentucky this Fall. Make sure you take our new 360 Riverfront aerial tour of Northern Kentucky on our recently updated website at www.nkycvb.com.

 

If there is anything the Convention and Visitors Bureau can do to help make your convention better, please contact us!

 

CURRENTS at Newport Aquarium 

CURRENTS- Newport Aquarium 

 

The Newport Aquarium has added a new attraction and it's not a new aquatic exhibit. On September 1st the CURRENTS, the aquarium's new 6,000-square-foot meeting, conference and special event venue, opened its doors. 

 

The ballroom has a capacity for a 240-person sit down dinner or 350-person reception. The event space has a fabulous river view of the Cincinnati skyline and is a great venue that can be used for many reasons including weddings, corporate meetings and private evening functions. The CURRENTS also has state-of-the-art audio and video capabilities to accommodate any group's needs.

 

The CURRENTS is going to be providing one of the top world-renowned chef's, Jean-Robert de Cavel. Chef Jean-Robert has nearly over 30 years of experience in the culinary field and has been featured in Wine Spectator, Food Arts, Gourmet and Esquire, Bon Appeit magazines and many more.

 

For more information about the CURRENTS or any other aquarium questions, please contact the Newport Aquarium's Sales Department at 859.815.1427.  

 

 

2007-2008 Broadway Across America- Cincinnati, Ohio

 

The Aronoff Center for the Arts has started a new and exciting season with the Broadway Across America's tour. The season started with My Fair Lady in September and the season continues until June with Jersey Boys. The schedule for the rest of the series is below and for ticket information please contact the Aronoff's Box Office at 513.621.2787.

 

Camelot                            November 13 - 25

The Drowsy Chaperone        December  4 - 16

Wicked                             January 9 - February 13

Sweeney Todd                   February 19 - March 2  

The Color Purple                 April 15 - 27

Jersey Boys                       May 21 - June 15

 

 

 -People on the Move-

* The Courtyard by Marriott would like to welcome Gary Allen as their new Sales Manager.

 

* Mary Jo Haviland is returning back to the Radisson Riverfront as the Corporate Sales Manager.

 

* The METS Center wants to introduce 

Carrie Moore to their staff.

 

* Julie Dixon is joining the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter as their Director of Sales.

 

* The Radisson Riverfront would like to welcome back Kevin James as Executive Chef.

 

 

Congratulations to the Holiday Inn Riverfront
for being awarded an 2007 Renovation Award, for their renovation work being done.

 

Bureau Hero 

Bureau Hero 

 

The Bureau Hero award is a chance to recognize hospitality employees in Northern Kentucky who go beyond the expectations of guests.

 

We have awarded two Bureau Hero awards in the recent months. The first award was shared between a couple at the Creation Museum, Rich and Geri Campbell of Hebron, KY. The couple helped a museum guests who were experiencing car problems.

 

The second award was given to Laurel Blank, of Villa Hills, at the Embassy Suites at RiverCenter after she found $220 at the hotel and turned it into her supervisor and the money was returned to the guest. 

 

These three people show the true meaning of what a Bureau Hero is and how Northern Kentucky has true hospitality. If you would like to nominate someone for Bureau Hero, please contact Emily McGuire at 859.261.4677.

 

 

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