The Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen
Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is the economic development agency responsible for travel and tourism promotion, product development, and visitor services for Moore County, NC. The CVB devises strategies to enhance the County’s tourism brand value and product to accommodate the next generation of visitors, thereby stimulating the local economy and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
In 2020, Moore County ranked as the twelfth highest tourism economy in North Carolina, generating $396 million annually in visitor spending. Tourism is the second largest employer in Moore County with more than 4,400 people working in the industry that supports a multitude of local businesses inside the Home of American Golf.
2022-2023 CVB Board of Directors
- Tom Pashley, CVB Chairman; President, Pinehurst Resort
- Kelly Miller, CVB Vice-Chairman; President, Pine Needles & Mid Pines
- Andy Hofmann, Secretary/Treasurer; General Manager, Pine Crest Inn
- Frank Quis, Chairman, Moore County Commissioners
- Bonnie McPeake, President, McPeake Hotels
- Linda Parsons, President, Moore County Chamber of Commerce
- Matt Hausser, General Manager, Talamore Golf Resort
- George Little, Local Entrepreneur
- Warren Lewis, Owner, Chef Warren’s
- Natalie Dean-Hawkins, Executive Director, Partners in Progress (ex-officio)
- Wayne Vest, Moore County Manager (ex-officio)
- Carolina Xiong, Moore County Finance Officer (ex-officio)
2023 Board Meetings
2022 Board Meetings
- January 20, 2022 | Minutes
- March 24, 2022 | Minutes
- May 12, 2022 | Minutes
- August 11, 2022 | Minutes
- October 20, 2022 | Minutes
- December 15, 2022 | Minutes
All meetings subject to change. Unless indicated, locations TBD.
2021 Board Meetings
- February 18, 2021 | Minutes
- April 22, 2021 | Minutes
- June 21, 2021 | Minutes
- August 19, 2021 | Minutes
- November 18, 2021 | Minutes