About Us

The People Behind Our Appalachian Hospitality

Founded in 1978, the City of Corbin Tourist and Convention Commission set out with a mission: To attract visitors and event planners by promoting Corbin as a welcoming destination for unique experiences, venues, and Appalachian hospitality to strengthen the local economy.

Today Corbin Tourism is a Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) / Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) that promotes, markets, and advertises Corbin, KY as a premier destination for recreational, convention and tourist activities in Corbin, Kentucky.

Old Black & White Photo of Corbin, KY

Staff

Emily Roberts
Executive Director

Amie Marcum
Tourism Assistant

Board of Directors

Summer Jackson
Board Chairperson

Jeannie Cummins
Board Vice Chairperson

Kristin M. Smith
Board Secretary/Treasurer

Sudhir Patel
Board Commissioner

Victor Patel
Board Commissioner

Jackie Willis
Board Commissioner

Holli Lawson
Board Commissioner