Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority Revenue and Competitors

The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA) markets the Atlantic City region as a favored destination for visitors and conventions. The ACCVA is a private, non-profit agency created in the 1920s through a merger between the Atlantic City Convention Center Authority and the Greater Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Bureau. The ACCVA operates and markets both the Atlantic City Convention Center and Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, an award-winning events center, as well as two Visitor Information Centers. The ACCVA also created and oversees the ACCVA Foundation. The foundation is a charitable 501(c) (3) tax exempt program designated to attract a greater diversity of visitors to and investment in Atlantic City and to foster quality partnerships in and around the region. The ACCVA is supported by a membership of nearly 400 businesses involved in supporting the local hospitality community. ACCVA members represent a wide business sector, including hotels, attractions, restaurants, transportation companies and others. The ACCVA’s goal is to attract visitors over the age of 21, including conventions, meetings, tour groups, business travel and leisure travel who will spend their time in Atlantic City enjoying first-class hotels, gaming, dining, shopping, spas and entertainment throughout the year. The ACCVA is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of the Destination Marketing Association International.