2018 VA-1 Tourism Summit • Tourism Produces

Richmond, Virginia • Greater Richmond Convention Center

Presented by Virginia Restaurant, Lodging a& Travel Association; Virginia Tourism Corporation; and Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations

2018 will prove to be another record breaking year for Tourism in Virginia. The 2018 VA-1 Tourism Summit will provide attendees with meaningful and insightful content on producing even more from tourism and growing tourism.

News & Updates

Jun 26 2018

2017 VA-1 Event Media Thank you, everyone, for a fantastic 2017 VA-1 Tourism Summit at the Hilton Norfolk The Main.

Nov 16 2017

2017 VA-1 Tourism Summit Media Coverage Travel executive says travel is the front door to economic development Virginia Business | November 13, 2017 Tourism summit focuses on attracting visitors 13 News Now | November 14, 2017 Crisis communications Virginia Business | November 14, 2017

Nov 02 2017

VA-1 Earns Certificate of Environmental Commitment For the 2nd year in a row, Virginia Green has awarded the VA-1 Tourism Summit a certificate of environmental commitment for the event's efforts to minimize its impact by preventing pollution and waste wherever possible. VA-1's 2017 Commitment to the Environment includes: Recycling; Minimizing the use of disposable food service products; Minimizing the use of printed materials;…

Aug 22 2017

2017 Early Bird Rate Extended We've extended the deadline for #2017VA1 at the new Hilton Norfolk The Main! Due to popular demand, we've extended the Early Bird rate to Friday, September 22nd. Register Today » 2017 Registration Rates and Deadlines Early Bird Registration $279  through September 30 Regular Registration $299 beginning October 1 Learn More » Room Reservations Rooms are available at…

Jun 14 2017

Tourism Gives Backs: Helping Officers Tutor Norfolk’s Little Lives Starting in 2017, the VA-1 Tourism Summit is embarking on an effort to give back to the regions and communities that help our industry prosper. We believe it is the social responsibility of the tourism industry to ensure our communities are strong and continue to grow. Each year, through VA-1 we will work to find…

Jan 05 2017

2016 VA-1 Event Media Thank you, everyone, for a fantastic 2016 VA-1 Tourism Summit at Roanoke's The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2017 at the NEW Hilton Norfolk The Main. Check out some photos and videos from the event here.

2018 Speakers

Meet Your 2018 VA-1 Speakers

Rita McClenny President & CEO, Virginia Tourism Corporation View Profile

Chip Rogers President & CEO, Asian American Hotel Owners Association View Profile

Kathy Spangler Executive Director, Virginia 2019 Commemoration View Profile

Dave Neudeck Digital Marketing Director, Virginia Tourism Corporation View Profile

Featured Sessions

Bloggers and Influencers – Driving Your Destination Location: Date: November 13, 2018 Time: 10:15 am - 11:15 am

Gaming in the Old Dominion Location: Date: November 13, 2018 Time: 10:15 am - 11:15 am

Partnering with American Evolution 2019 Location: Date: November 13, 2018 Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tourism Gives Back Location: Date: November 13, 2018 Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Breakout Session 2 Location: Date: November 13, 2018 Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Closing Session and Lunch Location: Date: November 13, 2018 Time: 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Workforce Development in the Tourism Industry Location: Date: November 12, 2018 Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Hotel Industry Trends and Forecasts for the U.S. and Virginia Location: Date: November 12, 2018 Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Digital Tool Kit for the 50th Anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers Location: Date: November 12, 2018 Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

2018 VA-1 Sponsors

VA-1 would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors.

Closing General Session Sponsor

Breakfast General Session Sponsor

Breakout Sponsors

Coffee Break Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors