Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
Coverage of Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority in the Nexus archive.
- PGA championship brought $192M to Charlotte Region
Last year’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club generated $192 million in economic benefit for the Charlotte region, according to a study by Tourism Economics commissioned by the PGA of America and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. Direct spending during the event totaled $116 million on hotels, restaurants, and transportation.
- Johnson C. Smith University launches new event planning certification
Johnson C. Smith University launches an eight-week event planning certification program led by Tenessa Moore, beginning August 20. The program focuses on topics like event business, risk management, and destination management, targeting adult learners seeking careers in the event industry. Charlotte's hospitality sector, which employs one in nine Mecklenburg County workers, is experiencing growth, with 33 million visitors in 2025.