About Visit Vancouver WA
Visit Vancouver WA is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Vancouver and the surrounding Clark County, Washington. The nonprofit competitively markets the region as a place to visit for leisure, a venue for sports events, and a destination for meetings, conventions, and group travel. The organization’s primary mission is to increase visitor spending in the area to support and encourage economic growth and vitality to Vancouver, Washington’s valued local community.
Services
The team at Visit Vancouver WA provides a variety of services aimed at promoting Vancouver as a meetings and leisure destination, increasing meeting and convention conversions, assisting meeting and tour planners, providing marketing opportunities for local businesses, and offering visitor assistance.
Funding
Visit Vancouver WA is a non-profit 501 (c) 6 destination management organization funded by a Tourism Promotion Area (TPA). This special assessment charges all hotel guests with a flat $2 per night charge and applies only to room night charges at Clark County hotels with 40 or more rooms. Total TPA collections in 2023 were $1,320,879.
Visit Vancouver WA also received $700K from the City of Vancouver’s lodging tax collections to support ongoing priorities outlined in the Destination Master Plan.
For more information about funding, tourism impact, and group business, view our 2025 Annual Tourism Report.
Commitment to Equity
Visit Vancouver WA is committed to building a more welcoming and equitable destination for everyone.
Diversity and inclusion have long been core values, reflected in the stories we share and the partnerships we build. But we recognize that intention alone isn't enough; we must continue to listen, learn, and take meaningful action.
We are dedicated to uplifting local voices and ensuring our destination reflects the full richness of our community.
Learn more about the cultures and stories that shape our region by visiting our Cultural Communities page.