Category: Leisure Marketing

In all the travel ad clutter, what catches your eye? Check out our new leisure digital ads and billboard concepts up against our competition.

 

Trip Advisor has released the Top 25 Beaches in the U.S. for 2017, and Virginia Beach has made the list at #19! CLICK HERE to check it out.

Last week, filming began on the new commercial for summer leisure travel. Here is a cool shot from the set at Rudees on Wednesday.

 

Virginia Beach has been included in “22 Best Beaches for a Budget Vacation in 2017” and “15 Vacation Options if You Want to Pass on Disney World.” 

 www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/22-best-beaches-for-a-budget-vacation-in-2017/ss-AAlE8o8#image=18

 www.msn.com/en-us/travel/familytravel/15-vacation-options-if-you-want-to-pass-on-disney-world/ss-AAmZlGp#image=2

Check out our ads in the recent versions of Lonely planet and Coastal Living.

Virginia Beach was listed at number two in MSN’s (UMV: 52,574,887) spring break roundup. The article covers experiences away from the sand for those cooler spring days that don’t beckon beachcombers.

CLICK HERE to check it out.

We’re one month closer to concert season, and we’ve added a couple shows this week to expand our calendar! Below is a list of upcoming Live Nation shows in the Virginia Beach Area.

 You can visit www.livenation.com and enter the show you’re interested in to learn more about ticket pricing. 

Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Friday, May 05, 2017	Lunatic Luau: Avenged Sevenfold
Friday, May 19, 2017	Kings of Leon
Tuesday, June 06, 2017	Train
Saturday, June 17, 2017	Lady Antebellum
Tuesday, July 04, 2017	Nickelback
Wednesday, July 12, 2017	Tedeschi Trucks Band
Saturday, July 15, 2017	Dierks Bentley
Wednesday, July 26, 2017	Foreigner
Thursday, July 27, 2017	Sam Hunt
Sunday, July 30, 2017	Chicago & the Doobie Brothers
Friday, August 04, 2017	Florida Georgia Line
Thursday, August 17, 2017	Luke Bryan
Sunday, August 27, 2017	Jason Aldean
Sunday, September 10, 2017	Brad Paisley
Sunday, October 08, 2017	Zac Brown Band

 

Check out some of our recent ads!

What’s New in Virginia Beach for 2017?

 

The Historic Cavalier Hotel Opens, Following a $70-million Renovation

The historic 1927 storied property, once considered to be the crown jewel of the mid-Atlantic oceanfront, will be brought to life when it reopens its doors this summer as a distinguished member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. The hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is undergoing a total refurbish and the addition of a luxurious spa, fine-dining restaurants, a bourbon distillery and more. Staying true to the meaning behind its name, the renovated Cavalier will bring back the days of elegant and refined hospitality, impeccable service and glamorous etiquette. www.CavalierHotel.com

The Area’s First Farmer-Driven Restaurant Now Owns New Earth Farm

Commune, Virginia Beach’s first farmer-owned restaurant, is the true definition of farm-to-table. Located within the ViBe Creative District, Kevin Jamison opened the zero-waste business in early 2016, with an on-site herb garden, as an extension of his love for homegrown, healthy and hearty food. Kevin has taken his dream to the next level, purchasing New Earth Farm – a working, sustainable and educational farm located in the local Pungo farming community. He has started building a solar-powered henhouse, which he expects to supply all of Commune’s eggs, and by March, he hopes to revive the farm’s “Food Lab” cooking, pickling and fermenting classes for visitors and locals alike. While the farm will be capable of supplying all of the restaurant’s produce needs, Commune will continue to seek out unique offerings from other regional growers and to collaborate with the local community, including a partnership with the area’s sustainable schools to improve their culinary programs. www.CommuneVB.com

Coastal Virginia Brewery, Smartmouth, Finds a New Home in Virginia Beach

Smartmouth Brewery Co. was crafted in our neighboring city, Norfolk. The craft brewery, which will be known as the “Pilot House,” is opening its second location at the Resort Beach this fall. Housed within a former post office, the fully-renovated space will feature a small-batch brewery system, private event space, a tasting room as well as an outdoor patio for guests to enjoy during the warmer months. This new oceanfront hotspot will continue Smartmouth’s mission to brew quality craft beer with an emphasis on flavor over flash. www.SmartmouthBrewing.com

 

Virginia Beach Welcomes the Destination’s First Hyatt Brand Hotel to the Oceanfront

A new Hyatt House hotel will make the Virginia Beach oceanfront its home when it opens its doors this spring. The 19-story, 156-room hotel, located at 27th Street will be the destination’s first Hyatt property, providing guests with a four-star lodging experience themed and inspired by the local beaches. Amenities will include a fully equipped fitness center, meeting space, indoor pool, 24-hour room service and a 5-foot backlit waterfall on Atlantic Avenue. www.virginiabeach.house.hyatt.com

 

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Prepares for 2018 Expansion

The Aquarium’s Marsh Pavilion is gearing up for more than $9 million in improvements, that when completed will include outdoor learning and play areas, a conservation garden, new exhibits and a veterinary wing, the Mid-Atlantic Marine Animal Conservation Center. Also home to The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium, the renovations will include an expansion of the aerial park, including additional ropes courses and a view platform across Owl’s Creek. Construction is slated to begin in 2018. www.VirginiaAquarium.com

CLICK HERE to see the Tourism Fact Sheet for 2015, including the Economic Impact of Tourism, Visitor Statistics and more.