About the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)

The Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Paducah, Kentucky. The CVB exists to create new economic opportunities through destination marketing, management and tourism development.

Destination Vision

Paducah, Kentucky will be recognized internationally for its significant American heritage, inspiring creative culture and outstanding hospitality.

Social Vision

Paducah CVB will foster culture, creativity and innovation as a means to sustainable development making the City a great place to work, visit and live.

The Paducah CVB is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of Destinations International. The Paducah CVB is a quasi-governmental organization, funded by the Transient Room Tax levied on hotel, motel, bed & breakfast accommodations, and overnight room rentals and retreats. 

Social Impact Statement

Tourism has the power to transform communities. When destinations commit to driving social impact, they create thriving local economies, increase access to opportunities, and ensure that visitors contribute to a better world.

Paducah's Tourism Industry & Visitor Economy

Travel promotion is business development, and tourism plays a pivotal role in building our community and economy for the benefit and well-being of every resident! Learn more about the local tourism industry which generates substantial economic and cultural impact through tourism in Paducah-McCracken County.

Visitor trips generated $232.8 million in direct expenditures, contributing to a $319.1 million total impact in 2023, an increase of $5 million over 2022. The visitor economy in Paducah-McCracken County supports 2,463 jobs and generates $25.9 million in state and local taxes annually.