Overview

Vision Statement
Become a nationally-recognized, model historic riverfront destination that drives significant economic impact for Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County and welcomes visitors with world class hospitality and experiences.

Mission Statement
Promote overnight visitation that drives economic impact through destination marketing and enhancement of the visitor experience in Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County.

Strategic Plan
To view the Strategic Plan click here.

TDA Board Composition
The TDA is made up of nine board members:

• One Pasquotank County Commissioner
• One City of Elizabeth City Councilor
• Two hotel/motel industry representatives recommended by the hotel/motel industry and appointed by the Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners
• One City of Elizabeth City appointment appointed by the Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners on recommendation of the City of Elizabeth City
• Three Pasquotank County appointments
• One representative of the hotel/motel industry based on a joint recommendation of the City of Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County
• The Pasquotank County Finance Director is an ex-officio board member.

Funding
The TDA is funded by a six percent occupancy tax collected monthly.

The first three percent is broken down into three parts to be used to support the mission:

• Fifty percent to promote travel and tourism
• Twenty five percent for tourism related expenditures recommended by the City Council of Elizabeth City and approved by the TDA.
• Twenty five percent for tourism related expenditures recommended by the Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners and approved by the TDA.
• The second three percent is divided into two parts. The TDA must use two-thirds of the funds to promote travel and tourism and shall use the remainder for tourism-related expenditures.

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Tourism Development Authority | 2019-2020 Board of Directors

Gwen Sanders – Chairperson - Elizabeth City

Phil Mays – Vice-Chair - Pasquotank County

Able Sutton – Pasquotank County At-Large

Andy Montero – Pasquotank County At-Large

Arthur McPherson – Treasurer - Pasquotank County

Jeannie Young – Elizabeth City

Jeff Dixon – Pasquotank County

Maureen Donnelly – Pasquotank County/Elizabeth City

Rhonda Twiddy – Pasquotank County

Sheri Small – Ex-Officio Pasquotank County