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Published by
the Northern Kentucky
Convention
& Visitors Bureau-
Convention
Services Department
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Summer 2008 Edition
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Hotel Happenings
* The Hilton Cincinnati Airport
is finishing their 2 Million dollar renovation.
* The Radisson Hotel
will have their renovation complete at the end of August.
People on the
Move
* Patty McGill has joined the
Drawbridge Inn team as a Catering Sales Coordinator.
* Tom Carnes, at the Drawbridge Inn, has been promoted to Front
Office Manager.
* Mary Jo Haviland has
been promoted to Director of Sales at the Radisson Hotel.
* The Drawbridge Inn is happy to
welcome Michael
Searp as their new Executive Chef.
* Tim Fetter
recently joined the Drawbridge Inn as Chief Engineer.
* Amy Shannon has
been promoted to Sales Manager at the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter.
* Shephanie Ovart
has been named Assistant Banquet Manager at the Drawbridge Inn.
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For convention group planning information or questions, call the
Convention Services Department at
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As we are heading in the peak of the summer months we hope
you take the time to see what Northern Kentucky
has to offer you and your group.
Please take a look at what's going on and if there is
anything we can help you with please contact us at 859-261-4677.
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Ride The
Ducks
Starting this week there will be a new way
to see the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area. Ride The Ducks
opened July 7th for their land and sea tour of the area. This
attraction is very popular in other cities such as, Seattle,
Philadelphia,
Branson & Baltimore.
The amphibious ducks are based on the classic WWII DUKW
amphibious design and have been transformed into sightseeing Ride The
Ducks vessels.
The ride is 40 minutes of fun you will never forget, adult
tickets are $13 and children are $10. The ticket booth is located at Newport on the
Levee outside the Newport Aquarium. For more information
please call 859-815-1439 or visit their website at www.ridetheducksnewport.com.
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Newport Aquarium: The Frog Bogs
The Frog Bog exhibit opened at the Newport
Aquarium May 23rd and will be running through December 2009. The
new exhibit features unique and wonderful animals with fun and
interactive components for children to enjoy. Frog Bog has 30 different
kinds of frogs and numerous hands-on and sound experiences that
highlight different senses and that replicate a frog's habitat. Kids
can learn all about frogs with activities including three-foot-tall
musical frog replicas that will "sing" when children play
with them.
Special
Summer Hours
The Newport Aquarium has special summer hours and
promotions going on. Sunday through Friday from 4:30 PM - 7 PM, up to
two children (12 and under) get in FREE with each adult paying full
price, through August 29.
The aquarium also has extended hours, May 23-August 30:
Sunday-Friday 9 AM - 7PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 9 PM.
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Creation Museum
The Creation Museum
just celebrated their first year being open this past May.
The museum has recently made a few new additions. Now when
you visit the Creation Museum you can also visit their newly
added petting zoo, where you can find exotic animals such as
zonkey, a half zebra/half donkey, and a zorse, half zebra/half
horse.
You can also
find special speakers daily at the Creation Museum.
For a full schedule visit their website.
The museum
also has extended some of their hours. Now on Friday's the museum
is opened until 9 PM and opens at 9 AM on Saturday's.
For more
information about the Creation
Museum please
visit their website at www.creationmuseum.org.
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Newport on the Levee
LIVE at the Levee Summer Concert Series
will continue on Thursday nights until August 7th,
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
The band schedule is as follows:
July 10
The Rusty Griswolds
July
24 Jared Mahone Band
The Popular Progressive Dinner will be at Newport on the Levee on September
16th with numerous levee restaurants participating. Tickets go on sale
August 18th, please call 859-291-0550 ex. 15 or 21 if you have
questions or to make reservations.
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 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 Heroes in the
recent months. Our first Bureau Hero is Natalie Silas-Phillips
from the Holiday Inn Riverfront. Natalie was giving a guest directions
to the Convention Center and then decided to just drive them there on
her lunch break. The guests was so impressed by her nice
hospitality.
Our second Bureau Hero is Laura Elliott,
a Front Desk Associate at the Courtyard by Marriott in Covington, KY.
Laura found a very important card of a guests in their room
and quickly found his address in the database and had it in the
mail that day. The guests was very grateful that it was all taken care
of by the time he returned home.
These individuals truly show the 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 Julie Brock
at jbrock@nkycvb.com.
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Additional Events
KAMA Salsa
Have you ever wanted to learn how to Salsa dance? Well now
is the time! KAMA Salsa has a couple of different options for
people of all ages and salsa ability. Check their website for more
information and schedules, www.kamasalsa.com.
LIVE, Blues Traveler, & Collective Soul
Sunday, July 27th LIVE, Blues Travelers, and Collective
Soul will be an unforgettable concert at Turfway
Park in Florence, KY.
Tickets are currently on sale for purchase through Ticketmaster or
selected Kroger stores, call 513-562-4949 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Advance tickets are $40
and $45 the day of the concert.
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