Weekly Tourism News | November 3, 2022
In This Issue:

  • Only 6 More Days to Enter Visit High Point's Destination Guide Cover Photo Contest
  • Downtown High Point Survey
  • HPU Design, Visual Merchandising Students Gain Experience Via Redesign Project
  • First in fright: Triad has scared up its share of horror movies
  • Advertising Opportunities
  • Groups Coming to High Point
  • High Point Blogs & Video Series to Follow
  • Featured Events and Calendar
  • In the News
Hospitality and Partner Updates
Only 6 More Days to Enter Visit High Point's Destination Guide Cover Photo Contest

Through November 8th, 2022, we invite visitors and locals to enter their most eye-catching High Point photo in our competition. The contest winner will not only have their photo featured on the cover of the destination guide, but they will also receive a $200 Visa Gift Card.
Enter the Contest
Downtown High Point Survey

Forward High Point is currently taking time to assess the goals and objectives of the organization and its continued role in the development of Downtown High Point through a strategic planning process that will help establish a vision, direction, and program of work over the next 5 years. The mission of Forward High Point is to transform Downtown High Point into an extraordinary and vibrant destination to live, work, study and play.

As part of the strategic planning process, they want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to share your thoughts and ideas on the issues that matter most to the future of Downtown High Point. The survey is open through November 30th. Also, please share the survey with your friends, neighbors, and colleagues.
Take the Survey
Read Full Press Release
HPU Design, Visual Merchandising Students Gain Experience Via Redesign Project

High Point University interior design students gained experience and helped enhance the theme for Culp Inc.’s 50th-anniversary event in the fabric manufacturer’s Congdon Yards showroom on Friday, October 21st.
 
Culp President and CEO Iv Culp welcomed community members and announced two winning teams of HPU interior design students who recently participated in a community partnership to use Culp products in a redesign of two guest rooms at the J.H. Adams Inn of High Point. This unique partnership creates valuable experiential learning opportunities for HPU interior design students and connections with several local businesses including J.H. Adams Inn, Culp and other vendors.
First in fright: Triad has scared up its share of horror movies

Rebecca Clark half-jokingly refers to the Piedmont Triad as “The Horror Film Capital of the World.” That may or may not be accurate (Spoiler: It’s not), but horror movies have been bloody good to the Triad — including High Point — turning the region into a veritable Tinseltown of Terror, says Clark, executive director of the Piedmont Triad Film Commission, which recruits filmmakers to the Triad to shoot their movies here. “
Read Full Article
Advertising Opportunities
Triad Relocation Guide Advertising Opportunity

Ad space is available in the upcoming Relocation Guide Triad edition. This issue will run from December through June. The ad deadline is November 18th. The Relocation Guide is a great way to reach more customers as it is geared toward newcomers and residents alike. The Triad edition features articles on area cities and towns, education, and health care. Various ad sizes and spaces are available. The Relocation Guide offers ad design should you need assistance.
More Information
View Previous Issues
Groups Coming to High Point
High Point Welcomes Visitors for HPU Homecoming

High Point will welcome over 1,000 visitors from November 4th through 6th for High Point University's 2022 Homecoming. This year's homecoming will feature Nido and Mariana Qubein Children's Museum tours, Volleyball vs.Radford, Taste of the Town at Stock + Grain Assembly, Men's Basketball vs. Bridgewater, and more!
Full Schedule
High Point Blogs & Video Series to Follow
Watch Here
Side by Side with Nido Qubein
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm | PBS NC

Anders Gustafsson is the head of the Volvo Car Group within the Americas Region and is president and CEO of Volvo Car USA LLC. Holding both roles since 2017, Gustafsson's area of responsibility spans more than 20 countries. With deep knowledge of the strengths and efficiencies of a holistic value chain, Gustafsson is skilled in his ability to capture value throughout the entire ownership cycle. He is also a relentless advocate for driving unparalleled customer experience and believes it will be the factor that paves the path for Volvo Cars’ future success. Over the course of his career, Gustafsson has progressed through the ranks of business, operating in a myriad of automotive industry segments. In parallel, he has chaired and formed parts of boards, financial institutions and IT organizations.
Featured Events and Calendar
11.3.22 | 7:30 pm | Trivia Truck | Brown Truck Brewery
11.4.22 | 12 pm | Blair Park NC Civil Rights Trial Marker Dedication | Blair Park
11.5.22 | 9 am | Fall Foliage Hike | Piedmont Environmental Center
11.6.22 | 2 pm | Dave's Burgundy Bash | The Brewer's Kettle
Click on the photo below for a complete listing of all things happening in the High Point-Jamestown area.
The Events Calendar is a great platform for local businesses to promote their events and specials in a free way. At the Visitors Center, we not only promote this calendar to locals but also to visitors who are planning a trip to High Point. We also use the Events Calendar when finding content for blogs, Visit High Point Facebook and Instagram pages, and newsletters. Help us keep this calendar full and show off all High Point has to offer!
Add Your Event to the Calendar
In the News
ICYMI—Below are recent articles highlighting hospitality, tourism, and partners in High Point.
  • Airport: More plane traffic coming
  • Book about Market, downtown gets mixed response
  • Celebrating Halloween with mascot Hype
  • Community corner
  • Design students to get look behind furniture and design
  • Ex-Rockers pitcher heads to World Series
  • Grant will help expand child wellness center
  • Hairston earns annual YWCA honor
  • HPCA announces plan for new gym
  • New camp seeks to draw more into nursing
  • On the scene
  • Parents of GCS students offered free job training
  • Rockers make payments on Truist Point stadium
  • There's 'something magical' about humans and horses
  • Thomas Built to get millions for electric buses
Connect With Us
Facebook ‌ Pinterest ‌ Instagram ‌ LinkedIn ‌
Contact Us
1634 North Main Street, Suite 102
High Point, N.C. 27262
336­.884.5255
Text 'VisitHP' to 95000
Email Us
Newsletter Sign-Up