Welcome to Coastal Virginia

The Coastal Virginia region is comprised of the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield/Isle of Wight, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and Virginia’s Eastern Shore.  All are accessible by a major interstate highway system, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, and two major airports in Norfolk and Newport News both served by low fare airlines.  Coastal Virginia makes a perfect vacation destination for those seeking clean beaches, outdoor recreation, fascinating history, fine arts culture, thrilling events & festivals, abundant shopping and coastal cuisine.  Welcome to Coastal Virginia...where the fun comes in waves! 

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Vote Travel Bus Tour

Vote Travel Bus Tour Coming to Virginia Beach May 16!

The Vote Travel Bus Tour across America is traveling across the USA to raise awareness on the impact of travel during the 2012 election season.

Join us as we work to create more jobs, improve the travel process, make America more competitive globally and keep our business and meetings industry thriving. Cast your vote for travel!

Read more about this exciting event and important intitative.

Our Mission

The Coastal Virginia Tourism Alliance is a forum for destination marketing organizations to advance a greater awareness of the tourism and hospitality industry as a major economic generator, promote Coastal Virginia as a destination and encourage development and growth of tourism and hospitality businesses and venues throughout the region.