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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...2013 marks the 375th anniversary of New Sweden Colony, founded in 1638; right here in Wilmington, Delaware - the first permanent Old World settlement in the Delaware Valley. more >
Press and Media
When you are working on a story about the Greater Wilmington area, please contact us for assistance. We are happy to provide background information. In addition, our photo library is available 24/7 online. Registration is required and please allow up to two business days for requests to be processed.
Writers are encouraged to spend time in the Greater Wilmington area and familiarize themselves with all that it offers. GWCVB is happy to coordinate itineraries and make arrangements for the stay. A guide can be arranged upon request.
We periodically send out updates about area happenings. If you would like to receive this information, please provide your contact information.
Relevant news releases and articles on the area are also posted. Read our blog to find out what others are saying about the Greater Wilmington area.
Please refer to our photo library for images and submit the request form.
The Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau is part of the Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance.
For more information or assistance, please contact Lyn Lewis, Director of Communications, at 302-295-2212 or LynLewis@visitwilmingtonde.com
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Founded from the first permanent Old World settlement in the Delaware Valley, Greater Wilmington is filled with story lines - from it's rich history to world-class attractions there are many stories to be told. Let one of our itineraries inspire you. 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.
