Department of Tourism

The Director for the Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau work involves marketing of the Town of Abingdon to foster a good public image and promote travel and tourism development.  The director’s duties also involve attending joint planning sessions with neighboring counties, cities, and states. This department is responsible for meeting with businesses and civic leaders, meeting with the general public, tour operators, meeting planners, and a variety of groups and commissions.  The director is also responsible for directing the operations of the Abingdon CVB office, and supervising, assigning, and reviewing the work of employees of the Visitors Center and Sales.