News Center Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the City of Virginia Beach. SearchSearch by Date RangeStart End View News by Category All NewsAgricultureAquarium, Historic Houses, and MuseumsBudget & Management ServicesCity AttorneyCity AuditorCity ClerkCity ManagerCity TreasurerCommissioner of the RevenueCommonwealth's AttorneyCommunications OfficeConvention and Visitors BureauCourtsCultural AffairsEconomic DevelopmentEmergency Communications & Citizen ServicesEmergency ManagementEmergency Medical ServicesFinanceFireHousing & Neighborhood PreservationHuman Resources (City)Human ServicesInformation TechnologyParks & RecreationPlanningPolicePublic HealthPublic LibrariesPublic UtilitiesPublic WorksReal Estate AssessorStrategic Growth AreaVirginia Beach CourtsVolunteer ResourcesVoter Registration & ElectionsCurrent Category Convention and Visitors Bureau Page Content Virginia Beach Welcomed Record-Breaking 19 Million Visitors in 2017Monday, July 23, 2018The Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau announced Virginia Beach set a new tourism milestone for total visitors and visitor spending in 2017, welcoming 19 million domestic visitors who spent $2.45 billion. Visitor arrivals grew for the eighth consecutive year with … Summer Brings Dancers, Gemstones, Tattoo Artists and More to the Virginia Beach Convention CenterWednesday, July 11, 2018During the summer months, those who are beach-bound aren't the only visitors who flock to Virginia Beach. While commonly known for beautiful beaches, Virginia Beach also has a reputation as an ideal place for meetings, conventions, trade shows and special events. Our state- … 28 Events + 87,000 Guests = 1 Lively Convention CenterThursday, May 31, 2018June is one of the busiest months of the year at the Virginia Beach Convention Center (VBCC). Almost 30 different events, including more than a dozen high school and university graduation ceremonies, will take place beginning June 3. For a list of upcoming events, including … Hospitality Superstars Recognized During Annual Luncheon and Awards CeremonyThursday, May 10, 2018More than 500 people gathered on Wednesday, May 9 at the Convention Center to pay tribute to the backbone of the Virginia Beach hospitality industry, the tourism workforce.As one of the major economic engines in Virginia Beach, the tourism industry supports more than 13,000 … Contact InformationCommunications Office(757) 385-4679news@vbgov.com(757) 427-5978 More News Releases Can't find what you are looking for? View a complete list of Virginia Beach news releases.