Visitor Economy Management Office

The Seneca Nation’s Visitor Economy Management Office (VEMO) stewards and promotes economic growth within the Seneca Nation through tourism. This is essential to create and support opportunities and build quality of life that benefits all residents within the community. The goal of the VEMO is to benefit the local resident first. We shape the image of the Seneca Nation by sharing our communities’ stories, harnessing our culture, and giving our visitors a consistent positive impression that makes them want to visit again and again.

Vision

To be a national example of excellence in destination marketing, management and stewardship of a visitor economy that strengthens the community and culture of the Seneca Nation.

Mission

This office will assist in the advancement of economic development in the Seneca Nation by growing and managing the Visitor Economy. This will create: Brand value growth, small business success, community revitalization, pride of culture, employment/youth employment, quality of life development, cultural preservation, and increased revenue in existing properties.

This will be accomplished with stewardship of the destination including - Exceptional branding, marketing, sales, collaboration, and advocacy.

Values

The primary values of this office are: Passion, Awareness, Transparency, Inclusiveness, Engagement, Collaboration, Innovation, Stewardship, and Relevance.