We are the official destination marketing organization for Virginia Beach.
The Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is responsible for promoting year-round leisure, business, meetings and conventions, international and sports travel to Virginia’s most populous city. Virginia Beach also is the number one vacation destination in Virginia. As the official destination marketing organization for the coastal city, the Virginia Beach CVB is responsible for ongoing advocacy for the tourism and hospitality industry – which is one of Virginia Beach’s largest industries. To drive tourism revenue that powers our local economy, the Virginia Beach CVB also focuses on attracting tourism product development to ensure our destination stays competitive.
In all efforts, the Virginia Beach CVB ensures that we are providing visitors full destination information, regardless of any potential or existing industry partnerships or memberships. To learn more about the Virginia Beach CVB, tourism research, contact information and FAQs about tourism, view our city department site.
Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau
600 22nd Street, 2nd Floor
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 385-4700
Nancy Helman
Director
Under Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Nancy Helman’s leadership, the city has welcomed 13 million visitors each year with a total economic impact of $3.7B. Nancy also plays an integral role in the city’s Economic Vitality Portfolio. Prior to her role as Director, Nancy was the Director of CVB’s Sports Marketing Program where she implemented a program that put Virginia Beach on the map as one of the best managed destinations for sports clients and participants. A sports tourism veteran with over 30 years of experience, Nancy was responsible for the planning and development of the Virginia Beach Sports Center.
Michelle Boyette
Deputy Director
Michelle Boyette, Deputy Director, MBA, CHIA A strategic leader with advanced degrees in business and technology, she oversees financial and resource planning with a focus on innovation and long-term sustainability. Her career includes roles such as Vice President of Business, Convention Center AGM, and leadership in technology. Drawing on comprehensive intelligence, she informs key decisions that shape the organization’s direction across hospitality and tourism. She applies sound judgment and clear focus to advance the CVB’s mission.
Brande Rumpf
Director of Partnerships
Bringing more than two decades of tourism experience to the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau and serving in a myriad of roles within the bureau, each with increased visibility. She currently leads the Partnership division which focuses on strategic partnerships, and governmental affairs. Creating partner activations, overseeing partner engagement, and most importantly, coordinating all CVB City Council communications; and leads the administration of council appointed committees, current and future, which include the Resort Advisory Commission, the Advertising Advisory Commission and related task forces.
Anissa L. Ladd
Vice President of Sales and Services
With over three decades of experience in hospitality management and sales, serving as the Vice President of Sales and Services. Anissa is a data-driven leader who’s passionate about tourism’s role in driving economic growth and enriching communities.
Bill Kelly
Resort Administrator
As Resort Administrator for the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, Bill is responsible for personnel, financial resources, physical assets and a wide variety of contractual services that create, enhance and maintain a resident, visitor and business-friendly environment in the Resort area as well City-wide. Bill is responsible for the operation of Resort Programs and Initiatives, Citywide festivals, events and filming opportunities, and City’s entertainment services contract.
Michael Meyers
Convention Center General Manager
Michael A. Meyers, CVE, General Manager of the Virginia Beach Convention Center for the City of Virginia Beach, is a recognized and respected name in the field of venue and event management. He has spent the last 43 years working in arenas, convention centers and stadiums in first, second and third-tier markets within a variety of management structures including city government, an independent authority, a non-profit corporation and private management.
Samantha Renaud
Executive Assistant
Samantha Renaud is a dedicated and motivated Executive Assistant with a passion for Virginia Beach. With her years’ experience in the Tourism industry, she’s ready to help connect you to the right people.