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- Visitors & Residents
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Welcome to Greater Wilmington. From attractions and events to hotels and dining, Greater Wilmington delivers big city amenities with the charm of a small town.
- Meeting & Event Planners
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For over 30 years the GWCVB has been providing outstanding resources and service to planners across the region. Let us help make your next meeting or event a resounding success.
- Group Tours & Sports Planning
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With its prime location among the Mid-Atlantic states Greater Wilmington is within a three hour drive of one-third of the Nation’s population - ideal for a variety of group tours and sporting events.
- Press & Media
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Founded from the first permanent Old World settlement in the Delaware Valley, Greater Wilmington is filled with story lines - from its rich history to world-class attractions there are many stories to be told.
- Members
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Serving as New Castle County Delaware's only destination marketing organization, the GWCVB aggressively markets its members to leisure travelers, meeting planners, tour operators, and the media.
- Contact Us
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Our friendly and knowledgeable visitor counselors are always ready to help make your Greater Wilmington experience the best it can be. Reach us online, by phone, or at our downtown visitor center.
Did You Know...Greater Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley has over 3,500 acres of beautiful gardens. more >
Board of Directors
The GWCVB is governed by a board of 27 members - seven appointed by the Governor of Delaware, seven by the New Castle County Executive and seven by the Mayor of the City of Wilmington. These 21 elect six. The Director of Delaware Tourism and the Executive Director are ex officio members of the Board.
Executive Committee:
Jill MacKenzie, Chairman
Hagley Museum and Library
Carolyn Grubb, First Vice-Chairman
Dupont Hospitality
Harry Roosevelt, Second Vice-Chairman
Former Executive Director of the
Delaware Safety Council (Retired)
Tina Betz, Secretary
Office of Cultural Affairs,
City of Wilmington
Beverley Baxter, Treasurer
Former Executive Director of the
Committee of 100
Basil Battaglia
Beckworth Consulting
Joseph DiPinto
Office of Economic Development,
City of Wilmington
Richard Pryor
Office of Economic Development,
City of Wilmington (Retired)
Bill Sullivan, CHTP
Courtyard by Marriott at the University of Delaware
Frances West, Esq.
Former State Official
Sarah Willoughby, CTP, CTIS, Executive Director
Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors BureauBoard of Directors:
Jeanne Belk
Hagley Museum and Library
The Honorable Gerald Brady
State Representative
Deborah Buckson
Historic Odessa Foundation
Ernest Camoirano
Government Relations
Gordon DelGiorno
Film Brothers Productions
Kristin Dwyer
New Castle County Government
Ronald Kosh
AAA Mid-Atlantic
Francis A. Kwansa, Ph.D.
Lerner College of Business & Economics
Scott Loehr
Delaware Historical Society
Vicky Pettinaro Martelli
Pettinaro Relocation
Linda Parkowski, CHA
Delaware Economic Development Office
Danielle Rice, Ph.D.
Delaware Art Museum
David Roselle, Ph.D.
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
Tim Slavin
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, Department of State
Halsey Spruance
Delaware Museum of Natural History
The Honorable Charles Toliver, IV
Delaware Superior Court
Brad Wenger
Hilton Wilmington-Christiana
Ferdinand Wieland, CHA
International Tourism Consultant
Henry Topel, Honorary Director
Henry Topel & Co. Real Estate
Dine in Greater Wilimington
Greater Wilmington's rich and diverse cultural influences can found in the area's amazing restaurant and dining scene. Find your taste. more >
Special Offers & Coupons
Save big with coupons and special offers for dining, golf, transportation services, hotel nights and more. And remember, shopping, dining and entertainment are always tax-free in Delaware. more >
The Visitors Center operates Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Our toll-free number is 1-800-489-6664.
