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Super Session: New Faces of Tourism
November 15: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet The New Faces of Tourism
Get to know Virginia’s New Faces of Tourism with Eddy Alexander, producers of the popular industry podcast “Tourism Heads and Their Tales!”
The numbers are in, visitation is up, and Virginia’s tourism industry has repeatedly attracted exciting headlines, announced impressive new investments, and recruited top talent from across the country – all at a record-setting pace. This year, several of the Commonwealth’s most iconic destinations are welcoming experienced new leaders who are bringing fresh ideas and new perspectives on the importance of tourism in Virginia, its unique role and potential inside the Commonwealth, and its incredible impact on the state’s economy. Join Eddy Alexander President and CEO Jennifer Eddy, as she leads a panel discussion with new destination leaders from Alexandria, Williamsburg, and Staunton. Join in as they share their experience and perspectives on the top issues they see facing our industry, what led them to Virginia, and what they see as the biggest risks and considerations that we will all have to carefully navigate in the months ahead.