Visit Newport News Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with First-Ever Restaurant Week, Sept. 15-29

Sep. 12, 2024

Visit Newport News is thrilled to announce the city’s first-ever Hispanic Heritage Restaurant Week, taking place Sept.15-29. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this two-week event will showcase the…

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Set Your Sights on Newport News: Explore Our New Website!

Aug. 22, 2024

Discover Newport News Like Never Before with Our New Digital Platform Newport News, August 22, 2024 – Newport News Tourism is pleased to announce the launch of a new website and URL…

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City of Newport News Hires New Tourism Development Coordinator

Aug. 22, 2024

~ Jennifer Kohms will create tourism development projects and foster collaboration among tourism stakeholders ~ Newport News, VA, Aug. 22, 2024 – Newport News Tourism is excited to welcome Jennifer…

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Newport News Tourism Launches a Unique Way to Experience Newport News Shipyard

Jul. 08, 2024

Explore the shipyard’s impact on the people who “build, work, and live here.” Newport News, VA, July 8, 2024 – Newport News Tourism is thrilled to announce the Newport News Shipyard Experience…

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Music Through the Decades Block Party to be Held in City Center at Oyster Point this Wednesday!

Jun. 04, 2024

Event introduces a new tourism campaign, called African American Cultural Experiences, and celebrates Black Music Month WHO: African American Cultural Experiences (abbreviated AACE and pronounced…

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Newport News Tourism Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, May 19-25

May 28, 2024

Tourism Appreciation Luncheon Held to Honor Award Winners Newport News, VA, May 28, 2024 The Newport News Tourism Professional of the Year Award and the Breakthrough Experiences Award were presented…

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Take an Immersive Journey Through the African American Cultural Experiences of Newport News

Apr. 18, 2024

New Tourism Initiative Celebrates the Art, Culture, History, and Businesses Unique to the City Newport News, VA, April 18, 2024 Newport News Tourism is proud to unveil an exciting new campaign, dubbed…

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Newport News Tourism Hires New Content Marketing Coordinator

Mar. 18, 2024

Kaylee Fortney has joined Newport News Tourism as its new Content Marketing Coordinator. She will be responsible for implementing web-based marketing strategies to promote public awareness of and…

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Recognizing the Prominent Black Trailblazers of Newport News During Women’s History Month

Mar. 01, 2024

Newport News boasts a rich legacy of remarkable Black women who have left an indelible mark on history. From pioneering musicians to award-winning performers, our city has been the cradle of…

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Experience Black History Month in Newport News

Feb. 01, 2024

Black History Month serves as a vital reminder of the resilience of African Americans who have contributed to many fields – from activists and civil rights pioneers to leaders in politics, science…

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