Cynthiana-Harrison County Tourism recently received top honors for their work on the city’s fall tourism campaign.
The Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA), which represents the Commonwealth’s travel and tourism industry and brings awareness to the role travel and tourism plays in Kentucky’s economy, recently held its annual conference offering industry professionals educational sessions and networking opportunities. During the annual event, organizers celebrate and honor the talent, creativity and effectiveness of its members through the Traverse Awards.
Cynthiana-Harrison County Tourism took top honors in two categories: Division A for Destination Management and Most Innovative. Both awards celebrate the “Fall in Love with Cynthiana” campaign. Cynthiana-Harrison County Tourism’s win the in Most Innovate category edges out more than 190 entries, including larger cities such as Lexington, Louisville and Bardstown.
“Cynthiana is the little engine that could,” said Tomi Jean Clifford, Executive Director. “We may not have million-dollar budgets, but we continue to make waves and bring in commerce and tourism dollars to our community. Thank you for going all-in on Fall with us and making Cynthiana a top destination to visit in the state.”
Entries into the Traverse Awards are judged based on concept, creativity, results and overall project impression.
KTIA is made up of approximately 900 organization and individual members include attractions, convention & visitor bureaus, hotels, restaurants, state government agencies, universities, media and industry suppliers. For more information about KTIA, visit their website. For more information about the latest events in Cynthiana, visit their website or their Facebook page.



