When you are in Greater Parkersburg and you see tourists shopping, dining and sightseeing, a motor coach parked at an area attraction, a competitive sporting event taking place or a convention group staying at a local hotel, chances are the bureau was behind the scenes helping to make it happen.

CVBs realize that no area, regardless of its charm, facilities or other attributes sells itself, so destination marketing organizations around the world continually court leisure travelers, tour groups, meetings and conventions.  It requires a strong, effective and adequately funded bureau to guarantee that the Mid-Ohio Valley remains a destination of choice.