Grand Haven Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Grand Haven Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is a nonprofit organization established in 1986 under Public Act 59. This legislation allows us to collect 2% assessments from lodging properties/transient facilities within our district.
We provide approximately 660 rooms/units throughout our district, which includes cities, villages, and townships. Our district is primary recongized as Northwest Ottawa County, including:
- Grand Haven
- Spring Lake
- Ferrysburg
- Nunica
- Coopersville
- Allendale
- West Olive
Mission Statement
It is our mission to promote, market, and publicize Northwest Ottawa County for overnight stays for visitors, meetings, and tourism related activities as a tool to foster economic development in the area.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to lead the process that stimulates further growth of the Northwest Ottawa County as a destination location. It is our vision that the qualities of this charming resort town, beautiful lakefront and family oriented community be recognized throughout the world. We will accomplish this vision by being known for quality events, warm hospitality and interesting attractions/activities that draw people to the area. We support the tourism industry and will continue to work towards creating a year-round destination, which is served by an excellent membership of bed & breakfasts, small motels, large hotel facilities, summer vacation homes and cabins.
Our Board Members
Chair
Ms. Shelia McNally
Serendipity Resort
200 Franklin Avenue
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 842-2761
Vice Chair
Ms. Jackie Hansen
Lakeshore Bed & Breakfast
11001 Lakeshore Drive
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 844 2697
Treasurer
Ms. Linda Rosema
Harbor House Inn
114 S. Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 846-0610
Secretary
Ms. Carol Kammeraad
Best Western Beacon Inn
1525 S. Beacon Blvd.,
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 842-4720
Mr. Stuart Becker
Sleep Inn & Suites
4869 Becker Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-7258
Ms. Stefanie Herder
Holiday Inn-Waterfront
940 W. Savidge Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-1000
Ms. Karla Constantine
Travel Leaders
118 W. Savidge Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6420
Mr. Willis Kerridge
Thunderduck Charters
18719 187th Avenue
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 292-4113
Ms. Linda Weavers
Blue Water Inn
1030 S. Harbor
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 846-7431
Ms. Joy Gaasch (Ex-Officio)
Chamber of Commerce
One South Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 842-4910