News Releases
The latest news and updates from the Lawrence CVB.
Media Kit
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- Kansas: Birthplace of America's Civil War
- Lawrence's diversity attracts artists to community
- Visitors experience Lawrence's turbulent past through sites of today
Lawrence selected as site for 2008 Chautauqua
January 11, 2008 | Lawrence, Kan –Lawrence has been selected as a host community for the 2008 Bright Dreams, Hard Times: America in the Thirties Chautauqua. This festival of learning will be held June 18-22 under a big-top tent in Lawrence’s South Park.
LCVB announces new Conventions Marketing Manager
March 7, 2007 | Lawrence, Kan. –The Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that Kate Eichten has joined the LCVB team as Conventions Marketing Manager.
Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau Receives Marketing Awards
October 13, 2006 | LAWRENCE, Kan.--The Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCVB) was presented with four marketing awards at the Travel Industry Association of Kansas’ (TIAK) annual meeting held October 8-11, 2006 in Dodge City.
Lawrence CVB announces 2005 direct spending figures
February 15, 2006 | The Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau has released its annual figures regarding direct spending by visitors to Lawrence. During 2005, spending by visitors totaled approximately $42 million.
"Black Cloud" to premiere in Lawrence on March 31
March 15, 2005 | "Black Cloud," a film written, directed and co-produced by actor Rick Schroder, will premiere at Lawrence’s Liberty Hall on March 31 at 7 p.m. Schroder will attend the event and lead a Q&A session following the screening. Tickets can be purchased at the Liberty Hall box office.
Bleeding Kansas National Heritage Area to have Senate hearing
March 14, 2005 | Lawrence CVB Director, Judy Billings, will testify on behalf of the proposed Bleeding Kansas National Heritage Area to a Senate Subcommittee on Tuesday, March 15 in Washington D.C. The Energy and National Resources, National Parks Subcommittee will hear testimony from Billings and the National Park Service at 2:30p.m. regarding S. 175.
Lawrence CVB announces 2004 direct spending figures
March 14, 2005 | The Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau has released its annual figures regarding direct spending by visitors to Lawrence. During 2004, spending by visitors totaled approximately $41.4 million.
Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau to Provide Quarterly Hospitality Employee Training
January 27, 2005 | The Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCVB) will host its first quarterly hospitality employee training session on January 27, 2005, at the Visitor Information Center, 402 N. 2nd St.
Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau to Provide Quarterly Hospitality Employee Training
January 24, 2005 | The Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCVB) will host its first quarterly hospitality employee training session on Thursday, January 27, from 3-6 p.m. The event will begin and end at the Visitor Information Center, 402 N. 2nd St., with participants also visiting several area attractions during the training.
Collegiate Road Cycling National Championships Coming to Lawrence
January 4, 2005 | USA Cycling has selected KU Cycling Club and the Lawrence Sports Corporation to host the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Collegiate Road Cycling National Championships.
