About the CVB
The Paducah Convention and Visitors Bureau, the official Destination Marketing Organization for Paducah/ McCracken County, is responsible for generating incremental economic benefit to the community through the attraction of leisure traveler, convention, trade show, and group tour visits.
Our overall goal is to ensure a positive visitor experience by providing the most detailed information and the ultimate customer service.
Our Sales & Marketing teams play a major role in developing the image of Paducah and making it one of the most desired travel destinations in the country.
The Visitor Services department is designed to provide exceptional customer service to leisure travelers, conventioneers and even local residents by promoting Paducah's rich and diverse attractions. This is accomplished through immediate service to phone calls and walk-in visitors, brochure distribution and advertising response fulfillment.
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The Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau is a quasi-governmental organization, funded by the Transient Room Tax levied on hotel, motel, bed & breakfast accommodations, and overnight room rentals and retreats.
| CVB Board Members | |
| Tom Emerson, Chairman | Represents McCracken County |
| Glen Anderson | Represents Chamber of Commerce |
| Maurie McGarvey | Represents City of Paducah |
| Bob Hoppmann | Represents Restaurant Industry |
| Kim Rust | Represents Lodging Industry |
| Amy Glasgow | Represents Lodging Industry |
| Mike Burger | Represents Lodging Industry |
| Elizabeth Wieneke | Legal Representative |
Destination Vision
Paducah, Kentucky will become recognized regionally and nationally as a cultural destination by attracting visitors year-round through our heritage, diverse art forms, natural beauty and annual festivals.
Phone: 270.443.8783 or 800.PADUCAH • Fax: 270.443.0122 • E-Mail: info@paducah.travel
 | The DMO is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of the Destination Marketing Association International 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C., 20036, USA Phone: 202.296.7888. |
