Awards

• Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau received the ConventionSouth Media Group‘s Annual Readers’ Choice Award! Since its creation in 2001, this is the 11th time that Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau has received the award.

• Historic Foundation of Aberdeen Gardens, Inc. President Margaret Wilson was awarded the Hospitality Hero award by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA).

• Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau recently won a Public Relations Society of America Hampton Roads Virginia Chapter Pinnacle Award! Our Black History Month video series The Descendants won the Excellence Award for Video. 

• Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau’s marketing agency, Medium Giant, recently won a Davey Award for the Hampton Restaurant Week 2024 Integrated Campaign. The campaign won a Travel & Tourism Silver award.  

National Recognition 

• Hampton ranked #3 on 2025’s Most On-Trend Travel Destinations by HomeToGo

• Thrillist named Hampton one of “11 Towns Where You Can Actually Afford to Buy a Beach House”

• Travel Noire listed Magnolia House Inn as one of the 7 Black-Owned Hotels to Visit in the DMV

• Hampton ranked #6 busiest boating locations in VA

Sports Tourism 

• Dale Earnhardt Jr. raced in 16th annual Hampton Heat on July 20; Tickets sold out in record-breaking four days.

• Iverson Classic returned to Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA – the hometown of NBA icon and the event’s namesake Allen Iverson.

• Jay Richardson, STS represented Hampton on the ‘Public Sector Infrastructure Investment for Sports & Recreation Product Development’!’ panel at the VADMO Spring Conference

New Hampton Businesses

• Bohemian Amigos Record Shop
• OneLife Fitness
• sweetFrog frozen yogurt
• IncuHub – coworking location
• CAVA – Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual restaurant
• Teriyaki Madness
• Velvet Wax & Beauty
• Luna Estelle – body piercing studio
• IvyGlam Spa & Wellness
• Buckroe Coffee Co.
• Chick N Roll – Korean fried chicken
• Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar
• The Deep – Southern seafood fusion restaurant
• The Rhythm Room – upscale restaurant & lounge
• FunPlex Trampoline Park
• JD Sports – sneaker & sportswear
• Joyu Tea & Coffee

Influencers who visited Hampton in 2024

Welcome to a visual voyage through the lens of influencers who have graced our city with their creativity and exploration over the past year. In this roundup, we unveil the vibrant tapestry of Hampton as seen through the eyes of Instagram’s storytellers. Join us as we revisit the captivating moments, hidden gems, and urban wonders that have made our city a star on the Instagram stage. From iconic landmarks to hidden corners, this is the essence of Hampton as experienced by those who know how to capture its spirit best. Let the visual journey begin!”

•  We Found a Colorful Tapestry of Inclusivity in Hampton, VA
• Sailing with Pride: Hampton Roads Boat Parade That Celebrates Love
• @yourstrulyelsa_ at Monsoon eclectic modern Indian