LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO

LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO “WE TOOK THE CHALLENGES POSED AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX, TO PUT BOLD NEW IDEAS INTO ACTION, AND TO STAND STRONG WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.”

While the hospitality industry continued to be hit hard by the pandemic during FY2021 (Oct 1, 2020 - Sept 31, 2021), our county never stopped, and neither did we. Our team worked hard to meet locals and visitors where they were and help show them all the great things our fantastic community has to offer. We took the challenges posed as an opportunity to think outside the box, to put bold new ideas into action, and to stand strong with our community partners.

We know our success is based on the strong relationships we have built throughout the community, and this year we saw the true impact of those bonds. Our arts makers, who shared a common vision within our Cobb Arts VIBE initiative, collaborated with each other to adapt and overcome. Our sports community kept fields booked, welcomed new events and set attendance records. Cobb Foodie Week and Bubbles & Brews Craft Beverage Month showcased Cobb’s tastiest offerings to a national audience. And as we helped market all the outstanding things Cobb has to offer, we pushed our message further and to more people than ever before.

Thank you to all of our partners for your steadfast support of Cobb County and Cobb Travel & Tourism. I am proud to say that despite the challenges, our collaborative efforts and perseverance to ‘go the extra mile’ enabled us to keep tourism a leading industry in Cobb County.