Discover Durham

Discover Durham

Hospitality

Durham, North Carolina 2,032 followers

The official visitor account of Durham, NC.

About us

Discover Durham is Durham’s marketing agency. It is chartered as a Tourism Development Authority by the N.C. General Assembly and local governments to spearhead the proactive, strategic, visitor-centered economic and cultural development of Durham by reinvesting a portion of the visitor-paid “room occupancy and tourism development tax” in destination promotion and marketing.

Industry
Hospitality
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Durham, North Carolina
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1989

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  • View organization page for Discover Durham, graphic

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    We're hiring! We are seeking a Director of Operations to join our team. This senior leadership role will oversee the organization's Human Resources, Operations and Visitor Information Center management. The Director of Operations requires dynamic leadership skills with extensive experience in operational management, human resources and strategic planning within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Check out the listing here to apply: https://durh.am/41557oC

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  • Durham Next is a community partnership working to bring to life the community's vision for Durham's future 🐂

    View organization page for Durham Next, graphic

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    The official website for Durham Next is now live!     Visit DurhamNext.org to learn about our organization’s mission, how we operate and the community’s plan to make Durham, North Carolina the best place to live, work and visit in the U.S. by 2044. You can also sign up for our newsletter to stay in-the-know on related updates and upcoming opportunities for community engagement. 

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  • In 2023, thirteen million people visited Durham and spent $1.125 billion - surpassing our pre-pandemic highs in visitor volume and visitor spending. While tourism has continued to grow, the numbers only tell part of the story. This year, we’re responding to the "new normal" of tourism to reach visitors in new, more dynamic and efficient ways. Our annual Tourism Impact Report provides transparency into our plans, priorities and results as a destination marketing organization. You'll also learn what's ahead of us – how we're continuing to center Durham's story as we take a more active role in shaping our city's future for tourism. Read the full report: https://durh.am/3Ni83Xa

    • Discover Durham Tourism Impact Report Fiscal Year 2024 cover
  • Our hearts are with the communities across the country and in North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene. For those looking for ways to support to western NC, this list shares locations in Durham accepting donation drop-offs that benefit official nonprofits. We know there are so many more organizations working to offer help to our fellow North Carolinians, including the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, United Way of North Carolina and American Red Cross. Please consider making financial donations as you are able to established organizations. Some things to remember when donating at the drop-off locations in Durham: • Only donate requested items • Only donated items during the requested time frame • Do not send items directly to the affected area Operation Airdrop: https://lnkd.in/e7R9KyDS Duke Athletics: goduke.com/hurricane

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  • We're hiring for two positions! We're seeking a Marketing Technology Manager and a Marketing Project Coordinator to join our team. The Marketing Technology Manager will ensure the efficient and effective operation of the organization’s marketing technology platforms and related vendor relationships. This includes oversight, implementation support, monitoring and maintenance of systems such as the CRM, website CMSes and Email Service Providers (ESPs). Check out the listing for the Marketing Technology Manager: https://durh.am/3TLr87L The Marketing Project Coordinator will provide marketing and administrative support and assist with coordinating cross-departmental projects. Other responsibilities may include updating our website, entering data into our customer relationship management database, compiling a daily roundup for staff with news articles from and about Durham and working in our project management tool. Check out the listing for the Marketing Project Coordinator: https://durh.am/3TIA0ea

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  • View organization page for Discover Durham, graphic

    2,032 followers

    We're hiring! We are seeking a Director of Operations to join our team. This senior leadership role will oversee the organization's Human Resources, Operations and Visitor Information Center management. The Director of Operations requires dynamic leadership skills with extensive experience in operational management, human resources and strategic planning within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Check out the listing here to apply: https://durh.am/4cUuXy5

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  • Discover Durham reposted this

    Discover Durham was named one of the top 4% of destination marketing organizations in the world by Destinations International. "Reaccreditation with Distinction" recognizes the highest standards of excellence in the field and Discover Durham was among 30 of DI’s 750 members to achieve this level of performance. DI Chief Inclusion Officer Sophia Hyder Hock visited the Discover Durham office to present the certification, joined here by Board Chair Tom Lubbe, CEO Susan Amey, CMO Cara Rousseau and Marketing Manager Brittany Jones, CAPM, PDM.

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  • Discover Durham was named one of the top 4% of destination marketing organizations in the world by Destinations International. "Reaccreditation with Distinction" recognizes the highest standards of excellence in the field and Discover Durham was among 30 of DI’s 750 members to achieve this level of performance. DI Chief Inclusion Officer Sophia Hyder Hock visited the Discover Durham office to present the certification, joined here by Board Chair Tom Lubbe, CEO Susan Amey, CMO Cara Rousseau and Marketing Manager Brittany Jones, CAPM, PDM.

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