Get to Know Visit Galveston

Visit Galveston is the official destination marketing organization for Galveston Island, Texas - accredited by Destinations International.

Visit Galveston is a non-profit government agency tasked with marketing Galveston as a preferred vacation and meeting destination.

Meet The Team

Introduction of Visit Galveston

In September 2021, we decided to sunset the name “Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau” and welcomed aboard a new moniker – Visit Galveston. The new name helps amplify our mission to bring visitors to Galveston and helps communicate the organization’s purpose. And it’s more in line with our brand, It’s Island Time, which is all about relaxing and leaving stress on the mainland.

Visit Galveston works to promote tourism within the leisure, group travel, and meetings and conventions markets. We are a division of the Galveston Park Board and funded solely by visitor-generated Hotel Occupancy Tax funds. Our team works with guidance from the citizen-led Tourism Development Advisory Committee, which has members who are professionals in tourism, outdoor recreation, and arts and culture.

Partnering With Visit Galveston

Visitor Information Center

Galveston Park Board of Trustees

Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) Program

Meetings & Groups

Employment

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Accreditations

DMAP Accredited Organization

Visit Galveston is globally recognized by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). Achieving DMAP accreditation positions Visit Galveston as a valued and respected organization within the community and increases credibility among stakeholders. To become accredited, a destination organization must demonstrate compliance with more than 100 performance standards.

Galveston Accreditations

Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Galveston, Texas, has earned the prestigious Texas Music City accreditation, recognizing the island's rich and diverse musical heritage. This designation celebrates Galveston's vibrant live music scene, showcasing local talent across a variety of genres and venues. With deep historical roots in Texas music, the island continues to be a cultural hub for musicians and fans alike.

Galveston Accreditations

Brew City, TX

Brew City brings together cities large and small, uniting them behind the shared vision of showcasing Texas as a premier craft beer destination, where visitors can explore diverse brewery scenes, experience local flavors, and immerse themselves in the unique culture of Texas craft beer.

Galveston Accreditations