The 2018-19 annual report showcases examples of the work done by a team of committed professionals who work hard every day to put Durham on the map as a place to visit and live. As the Durham 150 anniversary-related festivities wind down and I complete my 20th and final year at Discover Durham, I know I couldn’t be prouder of the collective work we did to bring recognition and economic vitality to Durham. I hope you enjoy this quick glimpse of some of our most notable accomplishments. My very best to the stakeholders who have supported this organization for so many years. There is so much more to come!
– Shelly Green,
Discover Durham
2000-2019
President & CEO
2010-2019
Dedicated to the strength and resiliency of the Durham community mere days after the City of Durham’s 150th birthday, this Durham tribute we initiated at the American Tobacco Campus has already been the backdrop of hundreds of visitor and local photos since April.
In the year since we rebranded to Discover Durham, we’ve rolled out a new website and found different ways to engage new audiences.
Visit our NEW websiteBlack activist Ann Atwater and Ku Klux Klansman C.P. Ellis’ unlikely friendship led to school desegregation in 1971. A signature event of our Durham 150 commemoration, The Best of Enemies film premiered at Carolina Theatre, drawing stars and the media.
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Discover Durham and the Museum of Durham History proudly led the planning and execution of Durham 150, the official yearlong commemoration of the City of Durham’s anniversary of incorporation. Activations included the Opening Celebration in April, showcasing exhibits, crafts and performances.
Check Out Our MerchOur sales team has traveled from coast to coast, earning prestigious awards while representing our destination to meeting and event planners. Their life-sized Major the Bull replica certainly made a statement on the tradeshow floor!
The journey to host the USATF National Youth Outdoor Championships was more of a marathon than a sprint, but the event was a historic first for the Durham Sports Commission — a national championship in Durham.
What destination could be more fun to attract visitors to?
We’ve got a team of creative sales, marketing, sports, customer service, partnerships, and operational talent.
We work together to showcase Durham to the world on a daily basis.
AKA WHAT WE'RE SAYING TO EACH OTHER & THE WORLD
We strive to market Durham as an attractive visitor destination in more dynamic, bold, and innovative ways than ever. Browse our new website, engage on social, or pick up a guide – see how we’ve worked to bring the Discover Durham brand to life.
AKA OUR B2B TEAMS SERVE AS DURHAM AMBASSADORS TO SALES AND SPORTS TRAVELERS AND GROUPS EVERYDAY
From meetings and conventions to local competitions and national championships, the Discover Durham sales team and the Durham Sports Commission have made their marks. The sales team has found new ways to showcase our diverse and visionary community while the DSC champions Durham and the destination’s rich sports heritage.
