VisitNorfolk
Melissa Hopper, TMP has extensive experience in the tourism industry, currently working as Associate Director of Tour and Travel at VisitNorfolk since January 2000. Prior to that, Melissa served as a Store Manager at Kmart. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Old Dominion University. Melissa is responsible for leading sales strategies to attract visitors to Norfolk, focusing on overnight stays and day trips.
VisitNorfolk
We are the official destination marketing organization for Norfolk, Virginia that is responsible for promoting year-round leisure, business, meetings and conventions and sports travel to the heart of the 757 region. With being located on the water, we invite all to take a chance for a change by finding inspiration on our shoreline, exploring our neighborhoods, walking in our history and sharing our love of art and local flavors. Our Mission: To promote Norfolk’s unique experiences and expansive amenities to residents and visitors as the best city of its kind to start, study, and stay. Our Vision: To elevate Norfolk, VA from a "nice to see" destination to a "necessity" destination. Our Core Values: APPRECIATION - we want you to know we’re happy you’re here COMMUNITY - we grow, and go together – a rising tide lifts all ships DIVERSITY - we welcome and celebrate a melting pot of people, cultures, and ideas INGENUITY - we face challenges with action, creativity, and tenacity MALLEABILITY - we encourage, embrace, and enable positive change AUTHENTICITY - we stay true to ourselves, our history, and our heart Follow us on: Facebook: VisitNorfolk Twitter: @VisitNorfolkVA Instagram: @VisitNorfolkVA #VisitNorfolkVA #MeetInNorfolk