Outer Banks Visitors Bureau News

OBVB Marks National Travel & Tourism Week with ‘Tourism Talks’ for Dare County Students

Jeff Schwartzenberg — May 14, 2026

The Visitors Bureau is exploring inventive approaches to connect with Dare County students and younger members of the workforce about finding balance between tourism’s positive and negative impacts…

LRTMP Special Committee Visits Vulnerable Locations Along Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Jeff Schwartzenberg — May 14, 2026

On April 29, 2026, the Dare County Tourism Board Special Committee for the Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan (LRTMP) visited several of the most vulnerable locations along the Cape Hatteras…

Outer Banks Nonprofits and Towns Awarded $1.77 Million Through Tourism Impact Grants

Jeff Schwartzenberg — Dec. 09, 2025

Manteo, NC (December 9, 2025) – On November 20, the Dare County Tourism Board completed awards totaling $1.77 million to 12 local nonprofit organizations and Dare governmental entities. The Tourism Impact…

Volunteer OBX Portal: ‘How To’ Guidance and FAQs for Partners

Jeff Schwartzenberg — Nov. 19, 2025

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce a partnership with Asheville, NC-based Galaxy Digital to develop the Volunteer OBX portal, an online resource intended to support Dare County nonprofit…

Third Annual Nonprofit Knowledge Series Workshop Focuses on Messaging and Storytelling

Jeff Schwartzenberg — Sep. 29, 2025

More than 40 nonprofit and community leaders from 28 local organizations met on September 26 at College of the Albemarle's Dare campus in Manteo for the 3rd Annual Nonprofit Knowledge…

Moore Outlines Lessons on Stewardship, Education and Engagement from Outdoor NC Guide Summit

Aaron Moore — May 13, 2025

In 2024, Outdoor NC – a Visit NC movement committed to advancing destination stewardship throughout North Carolina – held its inaugural Guide Summit in partnership with Leave No Trace…

OBVB and CSI Partner to Present Award-Winning Environmental Surf Film in Manteo

Jeff Schwartzenberg — Apr. 18, 2025

On April 17, the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and Coastal Studies Institute worked together to present a screening of The Cigarette Surfboard at The Pioneer Theater in Manteo. More than 200 community members…

Third Annual Nonprofit Mission Mixer Builds Industry Connections and Uses Podcast Storytelling

Jeff Schwartzenberg — Apr. 13, 2025

The Outer Banks Community Foundation and The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau held the 3rd Annual Nonprofit Mission Mixer on Thursday, April 3 at the Outer Banks Brewing Station in Kill Devil Hills. The…

Visitors Attracted by the Outer Banks’ History and Culture

Aaron Tuell — Nov. 07, 2019

OUTER BANKS, N.C. – Each year, millions of visitors travel to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for its renowned beaches and scenic beauty, while the region’s history and culture also draw them…

Outer Banks Firsts and Facts

Aaron Tuell — Nov. 07, 2019

FIRSTS: Virginia Dare was the first English child born in the New World, on August 18, 1587, at Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island. Virginia Dare and the Fort Raleigh colonists later became known as…