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Visit Newport News Welcomes Amya Smith as Marketing Technician

Mar. 03, 2025

Visit Newport News Welcomes Amya Smith as Marketing Technician NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 3, 2025 – Visit Newport News is pleased to welcome Amya Smith as its new part-time Marketing Technician. With…

Tour of Newport News Returns April 11-13

Mar. 03, 2025

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 5, 2025 – The Tour of Newport News is back, and it’s bigger, faster, and more thrilling than ever! The weekend of April 11-13 will buzz with high-speed action as top racers…

Newport News Native Morgan McCoy Harris Returns for Two Powerful Performances

Feb. 25, 2025

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Feb. 25, 2025 – Acclaimed actress, writer, and filmmaker Morgan McCoy Harris is returning to her hometown of Newport News for a series of performances celebrating Black History…

Experience Black History Month in Newport News

Feb. 05, 2025

The African American experience is woven into the fabric of Newport News, shaping its culture, creativity, and sense of community. Visitors can explore historic sites that honor the past or visit…

Ambassador Pass Gives Newport News City Employees and Residents Free Admission to All Attractions

Jan. 03, 2025

Newport News, VA, Jan. 2, 2025 – The Newport News Ambassador Pass program, now in its 25th year, encourages Newport News residents and City of Newport News employees and retirees to be “visitors” in…

Truth Be Told Podcast Spotlights Newport News’ Historically Black Neighborhoods

Dec. 09, 2024

Newport News, VA, Dec. 9, 2024 – The voices of Newport News residents are taking center stage in Truth Be Told: Newport News, a podcast dedicated to sharing the untold stories of historically Black…

Newport News Tourism Hires Group Sales Coordinator

Nov. 12, 2024

Danielle Goodman will promote Newport News as a destination for groups Newport News, VA, Nov. 8, 2024 – Danielle Goodman recently joined Newport News Tourism as its Group Sales Coordinator. In her…

Economic Impact of Tourism in Newport News

Oct. 31, 2024

Visitor Spending Reached $332.9 Million in Newport News in 2023 ~ In Virginia, tourism generated $33.3 billion in visitor spending ~ NEWPORT NEWS, Oct. 28, 2024 - Visitor spending in Newport News…

Convention South Readers Choice Award 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

Visit Newport News Honored with ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award Received for the third time, this award is a testament to continued excellence! Newport News, VA, Oct. 30, 2024 – Visit…

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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