Note: The above video aired Nov. 7, 2024 and focuses on the economic impact of tourism in Virginia Beach. HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Tourism programs throughout Virginia, including in the Hampton ...

Travel had reached record highs after the pandemic lockdowns ended. Area tourist spots that welcomed a flurry of visitors for more than two summers in a row saw the crowds taper off in 2024.

Art lovers in Virginia Beach must visit the city’s ViBe District. Not only is it an opportunity to check out amazing restaurants, cafes, and stores but the area is covered in beautiful street art.

With its iconic boardwalk and sun-drenched shores, this vibrant coastal city is a sophisticated and utterly irresistible ...

In all, the Virginia Beach Boardwalk runs for three miles, from 2nd to 40th Street. There are separate lanes for bikers, so you can walk, ride, or even rollerblade with the ocean at your side.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer and the tourism season. That means a busy time for area businesses. It's also an exciting time at the Virginia Beach ...

As steep as this Laguna Beach week-long hotel stay estimate provided by Budget Your Trip sounds, the platform refers to the cost as being remarkably economical. In particular, it’s worth noting ...

Tourism spending also contributed $324 million in state and local tax revenues, "offsetting local annual taxes by $1754 per Virginia Beach household." ...

The oceanfront and outdoor amenities of Virginia Beach helped the city welcome 14.1 million visitors in 2023 with an economic contribution of $3.8 billion. On average, visitors spent nearly $7 ...

Statewide, since the pandemic, the Virginia economy overall also has seen a big boost from sports-related events, says Dan Roberts, vice president of research and strategy for Virginia Tourism Corp., ...