Newport Business Council Luncheon - Tourism as an Economic Driver

Description

Tourism as an Economic Driver: Newport's Role in Growing the Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati Region

Join MeetNKY for an insightful discussion on the vital role tourism plays in driving economic growth across Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati region. The presentation will cover:

• The current state of tourism in Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati region
• Recent tourism statistics, visitor trends, and their economic impact
• New initiatives, major events, and destination marketing efforts shaping the region
• How Newport businesses contribute to—and benefit from—the regional visitor economy
• Opportunities for local businesses to attract visitors, increase customer spending, and strengthen Newport's position as a premier destination

Schedule:
11:30 AM - Doors Open: Networking & Lunch
11:55 AM - Program Begins
1:00 PM - Program Concludes

Speaker:

Josh Quinn
Product Development Director, MeetNKY

Josh Quinn is a retired major from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, where he served for 27 years as a career investigator specializing in complex and high-risk cases. He spent seven years assigned to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, working in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.

In 2022, Josh made a purposeful transition from terrorism to tourism, accepting the role of Product Development Director for meetNKY, Northern Kentucky’s premier destination development and tourism marketing organization. In this role, he leads initiatives focused on tourism infrastructure, experience development, and long-term regional economic impact.

Josh is also the co-founder of Boone County Distilling Company, where he helps produce world-class bourbon and rye whiskey. The distillery is a proud stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, giving him firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, workforce development, and Kentucky’s signature tourism industry.

Become A Member:
Membership is open to businesses and community organizations operating within the Newport city limits. If you are a current member of the NKY Chamber in good standing, your business is automatically a member of the Newport Business Council.  

You do not have to be a member of the NKY Chamber to be a member of the Newport Business Council. Newport Business Council dues are $100 annually. To join, please reach out to Lynn Abeln at: labeln@nkychamber.com