DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for greater Fayetteville, North Carolina, has announced the appointment of Robert Cox as director of sales and sports commission. This strategic hire underscores the organization’s commitment to elevating Cumberland County’s profile as a distinct destination for conventions, sporting events and leisure travel.
As director of sales and sports commission, Cox will lead DistiNCtly Fayetteville’s efforts to recruit and support meetings and sports-related travel and tourism. He will collaborate with local venues, hotels and community partners to drive economic impact through events and tournaments.
Cox brings more than two decades of experience in destination marketing and sports tourism. His career spans leadership roles at several North Carolina destination marketing organizations – including Duplin County Tourism, the Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau, Carteret County Tourism and the Burlington/Alamance County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Throughout his career, he has successfully led sports marketing initiatives, managed national trade show strategies and built strong relationships with event organizers and hospitality partners.
“We are thrilled to welcome Robert to the DistiNCtly Fayetteville team,” said Devin Heath, CEO of DistiNCtly Fayetteville, in a press release. “His deep knowledge of North Carolina’s tourism landscape and his extensive experience leading sales efforts across multiple destinations in our state make him an ideal fit for this role. As we continue to elevate Fayetteville’s profile as a premier meetings and sports tourism destination, Robert’s leadership will be instrumental in driving growth, strengthening community partnerships and attracting high-impact events to the region.”
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th
Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle
Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.
