economic impact
Mission To promote Norfolk's unique experiences and expansive amenities to residents and visitors as the best city of its kind to start, study, and stay.
vision To elevate Norfolk, VA from a "nice to see" destination to a "necessity" destination.
about Norfolk Norfolk, Virginia is a city on the water, but never watered down. Built on character, by characters, we’re a melting pot of people, cultures, and ideas. “The City of Norfolk is extremely fortunate and should be proud of its robust visitor economy. This is something we should not take for granted, but instead something that we should strive to nurture and grow. VisitNorfolk is uniquely positioned to take this aspect of our economy to the next level with the proper level of focus and funding. My hope is that we will equip VisitNorfolk to do so!” - Charity Volman, TowneBank Norfolk ,President
Overview of VisitNorfolk's budget since 2007:
Comparing VisitNorfolk's budget to Similar DMOS:
$9,425,921
$7,400,000
$18,000,000
$15,500,000
Funding compared to local tax receipts
$15,000,000
Success Stories Partnered with Visit Virginia Beach for Together At Last Brought attention to Norfolk’s culinary scene with City With Bite video campaign Help unite the community and create COVID awareness with Norfolk Together Redeveloped the VisitNorfolk branding with Change Course Advertised Norfolk as a “Safe Meetings” market "Tourism and economic development share many fundamental goals and Visit Norfolk continues to be a great partner with the development community. A vibrant tourism industry creates jobs, attracts revenue and enhances the quality of life for residents.” - Jared Chalk Director of Economic Development, City of Norfolk “Norfolk, Virginia is a Chamber of Commerce jewel! A diverse, picturesque city on the water with an amazing quality of life, beautiful parks, great theaters, wonderful restaurants and fun festivals. VisitNorfolk focuses on the characteristics that embody the city as a great place for all to start, study, and stay!" - Bryan Stephens Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
Don't just take it from us! Norfolk is one of the “most walk-friendly cities in America.” - msn.com Norfolk is one of “The South’s Best Cities on the Rise.” Southern Living “Few cities encapsulate the states’ motto -‘Virginia is for Lovers’ -- better than the southeastern town of Norfolk” as one of the “friendliest cities in the U.S.” - Conde Nast Traveler Norfolk ranks as one of the “top 10 cities for veterans.” militarytimes.com "America's Favorite City." - Travel + Leisure
232 East Main Street Norfolk, VA 23510 Ph: 757-664-6620