The following updates are shared regularly with our tourism industry partners and are sent from Nancy Helman, CVB Director. Our emails include timely highlights on destination marketing efforts, upcoming events, visitor trends, media coverage and other partner news — helping you stay informed and connected to everything happening across Virginia Beach. If you’d like to receive these updates directly in your inbox, we’d love for you to join the distribution list. Simply reach out to the CVB Partner Development Team at [email protected].
Interested in even more ways to get involved and make the most of your CVB partnership? Visit our Tourism Partner page to explore available resources, tools and opportunities.

What’s New in Virginia Beach Tourism
February 6, 2026 — Marketing Lunch and Learn, New CVB Business Partners, and Upcoming Events
Dive into the latest at the CVB, including updates on the March 20th Marketing Lunch and Learn, featuring LinkedIn’s Celeste Berke as she shares how to shape your personal brand with AI and LinkedIn. Additionally, help us in welcoming the newest CVB Business Partners and explore all the events and happenings in and around the CVB this week!
January 30, 2026 — New Marketing Lunch and Learn, M&C Updates and This Weekend’s Events
Don’t miss the latest updates at the VBCVB, including details of the first installment of the CVB’s new Marketing Lunch and Learn Series (March 20), an update on a busy time period for the M&C Sales Team, and a full rundown of this weekend’s events!
January 16, 2026 — Restaurant Week, VA250 Commemoration and New Marketing Lunch and Learn
Stay informed on Virginia Beach Restaurant Week (Jan. 16 – 25), the kickoff of Virginia’s American Revolution 250th Commemoration (VA250), and other helpful partner updates like the announcement of a new marketing series for partners, National Travel and Tourism Week 2026 details, Convention Center happenings, and an update on the M&C Team’s week in Philadelphia.
January 9, 2026 — Restaurant Week, Partner Awards and New Year Updates
Explore what’s ahead for the new year, including Virginia Beach Restaurant Week (Jan. 16–25) and its Tastes & Traditions theme, plus Tourism Week award nominations, upcoming Lunch and Learn sessions, recent media wins, website insights and key updates in meetings, conventions and sports tourism.

Tourism Partners
Get More from Your CVB Partnership
Explore partner perks, exclusive events, tools and training to help promote your business with the Virginia Beach CVB.
Learn More