State of Tourism

The State of Tourism is an annual event hosted by the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau to celebrate the city’s thriving tourism industry, one of its largest economic drivers. The forum highlights the year’s achievements in attracting visitors, expanding tourism initiatives, and enhancing the city’s reputation as a premier coastal destination. Attendees often include city officials, hospitality professionals, business leaders, and community partners who gather to review tourism statistics, marketing successes, and upcoming projects that contribute to Virginia Beach’s economic vitality and quality of life.