( Kentucky Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus )

Mission and Benefit of Membership

Established in 1993, the Kentucky Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (KACVB) is a non-profit Kentucky association with membership exclusive to executive directors of tourist & convention commissions and convention & visitors bureaus in Kentucky. The purpose of KACVB is to provide the following benefits to executive tourism directors across the state:

1. Encourages ongoing educational opportunities for members that enhance their proficiency.

2.  Maintains relationships with other tourism industry organizations that address common issues.

3.  Supports high standards of professional practices throughout the tourism industry.

4.  Provides forums for personal interactions among members (networking).

5.  Monitors and influences government policies and programs affecting members and the tourism industry.

6.  Improves public awareness and understanding of the tourism industry’s economic and social contributions to society.

7.  Provides professional development to tourism directors through networking, meetings, and seminars.

8.  Membership is exclusive to only executive directors of tourist commissions and visitors bureaus.