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Visit Charlotte, formerly known as the Charlotte Convention and Visitors Bureau, operates as the sales and marketing component of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA). In July of 2004, Visit Charlotte merged with the Auditorium-Coliseum-Convention Center Authority, creating the CRVA. Mike Butts, Executive Director of Visit Charlotte has given renewed energy and focus to the sales and marketing segment of CRVA, "This merger has given us all a renewed energy and momentum in carrying out our most important objective, and that is to bring visitors to Charlotte."

The CRVA is led by Tim Newman, chief executive officer, and a thirteen-member board of directors, who oversee the management process and give guidance to the staff management team.