About Us

Who We Are

Explore Brookhaven provides professional tourism leadership and expertise for the Brookhaven destination. Our mission is to enhance the image, perception and success for tourism activities and economic opportunity in the city of Brookhaven.

Structure

Explore Brookhaven is a nonprofit, 501(c)6 organization, contracted by the City of Brookhaven, Georgia. Also known as the Brookhaven Convention & Visitors Bureau, we began doing business in 2019.

Meet the Team

Renée Areng | President & CEO

Lizbeth Rangel | Marketing Manager Megan Brown | Marketing Coordinator

Contractors: Janice Jefferson and Tico Soto, Sales; Sharon Moskowitz, Arts

Explore Brookhaven is directed by a board of civic and business leaders within the community that represent lodging, food service, and arts and culture.

Budget & Funding

Explore Brookhaven receives funding from the hotel-motel lodging tax in Brookhaven, GA. The 2022 operating budget is $1.1M.

What We Do

Bring people together and create a genuine sense of belonging.

Drive visitors to Brookhaven through integrated marketing campaigns, advertising, social media, and public relations.

Create collateral including a map, brochure, restaurant list, and uber discount codes to assist hotels with booking group business.

Help guests explore the ways to dine, stay, shop, gather, and discover Brookhaven.

Promote Local Business

Drive business to the Brookhaven hotels, restaurants, and retail.

Support Local Events

Provide marketing support for local events like Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, Taste Brookhaven, Light Up Brookhaven, and more.