Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Travel ArrangementsSouth Dakota, United States2-10 Employees
The Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a nonprofit organization that promotes travel and tourism activities in the Aberdeen area of South Dakota. It was established in 1992 as a 501(c)(6) entity and operates under a volunteer board that reviews its annual budget and marketing plan. Funding for its operations comes from the Aberdeen City Council's promotion tax allocations, the Aberdeen Area Sportsman Coop, and the BID II, and the bureau provides services to conventions and events, such as name badges, welcome materials, registration assistance, tours, and welcome speeches. The CVB serves visitors and event organizers, bidding on conventions and collaborating with local groups like the Aberdeen Development Corp, the Downtown Association, and the Chamber to stimulate tourism and economic activity. Based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the organization seeks to position the city as a destination to visit, stay, and enjoy, reflecting its focus on local vitality and quality of life, with recent recognition including tourism marketing awards in 2023.