How We're Funded

Visit Corpus Christi is a state and national award-winning 501c6 Destination Management Organization contracted by the city of Corpus Christi with a Mission to Create a Better 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, as well as private revenue generated through various strategic in-house initiatives. 

The organization also works directly with local hoteliers to manage the Corpus Christi Tourism Public Improvement District (CCTPID). Hotels with over 40 rooms within the city limits of Corpus Christi include a 2% assessment on overnight stays. These funds are used specifically by Visit Corpus Christi for additional visitor promotion strategies. 

No local tax dollars or other funds from the City of Corpus Christi or Nueces County go towards the operations of Visit Corpus Christi.

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. 

Overall, every dollar funded to Visit Corpus Christi helps create a thriving destination from the inside out, enhancing the visitor experience as well as the quality of life for residents through strategic business plan initiatives. 

To learn more about Visit Corpus Christi's economic impact and the ROI generated for Corpus Christi watch the video below or refer to our Annual Report.