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General Manager Hired for Downtown Convention Center

Blake Henry has been named as the General Manager of the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC). Henry most recently served as the General Manager of the Cross Insurance Center Arena and Convention Center Complex in Bangor, ME. An industry veteran, he has more than 20 years of experience leading major convention, sporting and entertainment facilities. […]

Navigation Experience for Patrons who are Visually Impaired Enhanced at KICC

Kentucky Venues, which operates the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) and the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) recently partnered with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) on their Nearby Explorer mobile app. The app, developed by APH, gives people who are blind or visually impaired audio cues about the world around them and communicates […]

KICC Welcomes the World Back Inside

The Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) hosted a grand opening ceremony today, following a two-year, $207 million renovation and expansion project helmed by EOP/HOK Architects and Hunt Construction and over 60 sub-contractors. State and local government officials, along with KICC facility officials and staff welcomed meeting clients, local stakeholders, interested citizens, and media to an […]

Kentucky International Convention Center Grand Opening Ceremony

The Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) will host a Grand Opening Ceremony on Aug. 6 following a two-year, $207 million renovation and expansion project. The event is open to the public and self-led tours will be available following the ceremony. WHAT KICC’s Grand Opening Ceremony WHO David S. Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues […]

Convention Business Poised to Establish Louisville and Kentucky as Premier Destination

The two leaders who most recently guided the Kentucky State Fair Board agree its future is in good hands with new President and CEO David Beck. Beck officially began his new role at Kentucky Venues on July 1. Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Don Parkinson, and Chairman of the Kentucky State […]

Convention Center Expansion Will Bring More Money to Louisville

Convention Facilities | Construction Will Keep Visitor Cash Flow Strong “When it’s all done, we will double downtown’s hotel room space from 3,000 to 6,000, and that will be a game changer for us,” said Jason Rittenberry, president and CEO of Kentucky Venues, the organization that oversees the Louisville Convention Center and the Kentucky Exposition […]