Hello, We are Visit Corpus Christi.
Visit Corpus Christi is a 501c6 Destination Management Organization contracted by the city of Corpus Christi with a mission to strengthen our community by sharing Corpus Christi with the world. The organization is primarily funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) paid by visitors while staying overnight in hotels and short-term rentals.
Visit Corpus Christi also has a non-profit foundation that supports the hospitality and tourism industry via education programs, raising and providing funding to individuals and businesses during times of need through the Visit CC Cares program.
Our Mission & Vision
Visit Corpus Christi's mission is to strengthen our community by sharing Corpus Christi with the world. Our vision is to become the Gulf Coast Capital for year-round experiences and events.
The Corpus Christi Brand Promise
In Corpus Christi, we coast our own way.
From the city to the beach, the coast is more than our part of the state.
Coasting... is our state of mind.
We take our time and take what’s ours.
We know who we are, and what we stand for.
We do things differently and celebrate what makes us the same.
This way of life is bigger than our beaches.
We are
the casually charming.
the collectively cool.
the creatively curious.
We are the Gulf Coast Capital.
- 309 N. Water St., Ste. D
- (361) 561-2000
The Corpus Christi Visitor Info Center is open and located in Water Street Market. Stop by our visitor's lounge to plan your day in Corpus Christi. Shop for gifts and keepsakes in our store. Say hi to our friendly Gulf Coaster Staff! Our hours depend on the season! Fall/Winter…
- 400 Mann St Ste 1100
- (361) 881-1888
Current community initiatives include:
Visit Corpus Christi is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by more than 1,000 partners who help make Corpus Christi an appealing destination by offering their services, attractions, and facilities to visitors, meeting planners, convention delegates, and residents.
In 2021, Visit Corpus Christi earned DMAP accreditation from Destinations International (DI) and is one of less than 200 destination marketing organizations to have met rigorous standards. To do so, Visit Corpus Christi provided evidence of compliance with 54 mandatory standards and 33 voluntary standards, including governance, finance, management, human resources, technology, visitor services, group services, sales, communications, membership, brand management, destination development, research/market intelligence, innovation, and stakeholder relationships.
Visit Corpus Christi employs approximately 20 people working in convention sales, tourism sales, convention services, partnership and development, marketing, communications, events, and administration. In 2015, Visit Corpus Christi created the Corpus Christi Film Commission to drive economic impact associated with film and commercial production. The Corpus Christi Sports Commission was created in 2021 to attract professional, collegiate, amateur, and youth sports events to Corpus Christi.
Leadership Team
Brett Oetting, CDME President & CEO
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Meredith Darden, CDME, CTE Chief Operating Officer
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Nicole Olivares, CMP Chief Sales Officer
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Emily Zertuche, CTE, CDME Chief Marketing Officer
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