Lexington, KY - Horse Capital of the World

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The Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau has issued a Hometown Host challenge to residents in Lexington’s Bluegrass Region. Every qualified lead that helps bring a meeting with 50 or more room nights to town will be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 gift certificate. As an added incentive, within the next 100 days, the first 100 residents to contact the Bureau with a legitimate meeting contact will receive $100 in cash. Call Dennis Johnston at (859) 244-7712 for details, or email him at djohnston@visitlex.com.

Are you a member of a club or association that holds regional or national meetings? Do you serve on a board? Does your company hold annual meetings? With our Hometown Host program, staging an event in Lexington has never been easier!

Whether it's 50 people or 5,000, the Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau stands ready to help you be the perfect Hometown Host . If the job of bringing your organization's meeting to Lexington seems overwhelming, don't despair, we're here to help. 

You'll have the assistance of our professional staff every step of the way. From finding the perfect venue, getting the best rate on hotel rooms, building attendance and getting  media coverage,  we promise, we'll do our best to make you look good. Best of all, our services are free!

As a citizen of The Horse Capital of the World, you know better than anyone how truly special this area is. Just imagine days filled with live Thoroughbred racing, tasting tours of the world's finest bourbons, exquisite shopping downtown and visits to working Thoroughbred horse farms. Nights full of laughter at a top-notch comedy club, fine dining at one of our incredible restaurants or a lazy afternoon drive through the breath-taking Kentucky countryside. In fact, there's so much to experience in the area, you might find it hard to fit that meeting into the schedule! That's why so many people like to arrive a few days early, or stay a few days extra when their meeting is over.

We can help you find the perfect place to get down to business. Lexington offers an array of enticing locations: the beautifully renovated and expanded Lexington Convention Center, historic Woodford Reserve Distillery, Keene Barn and Event Center, stately historic homes, the spacious Thoroughbred Center, and more!

Be responsible for bringing a meeting or event to Lexington and watch your popularity rise! People who have never been lucky enough to visit our town are sure to take home a lifetime of memories of this unique region. The pristine countryside, world-famous horse farms and charming downtown that we take for granted will delight and impress your visitors.

Tourism is a major economic driver, ranking as Kentucky's second leading private employer.  Last year, people staying in Lexington hotels spent at least ninety-seven million dollars eating out in local restaurants. Add the money spent shopping, seeing local attractions, buying local gas and staying in local hotels, and you'll see that your meeting could have a significant impact. As a Hometown Host, you'll feel good knowing you've had a positive influence on  the economy of our area. And that makes you more than a Hometown Host, it makes you a Hometown Hero!

To find out what it takes to host your meeting or special event in Lexington, please call Dennis Johnston, Vice President of Destination Sales at (859) 233-1221, or (800) 848-1224.

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