Join us for the VA1 Tourism Summit Student Session! This engaging student program will provide attendees with the information they need to pursue a career in tourism and hospitality, benefits […]

This year’s pre-conference workshop will be a two-part dynamic workshop. Meet the faces of Love Communications in the first hour with Adam Whalen, Vice President of Data Analytics & Research, […]

We are showing you the money! VTC is using a new grant management portal starting July 2024.  Learn how to navigate the new system and how to get reimbursed faster. In […]

  This Event is Sponsored by Advance Travel & Tourism

State of the Restaurant Industry: 2024 and Beyond Where is the restaurant industry heading the remainder of this year and into 2025? What will this future hold for Virginia restaurateurs? […]

  This Event is Sponsored by Tripadvisor

Digital Marketing - Understanding the Basics Join us for a review of digital marketing strategies found to be most effective in travel marketing. We’ll lay the foundation for each strategy […]

Unlocking Value: Leveraging Metrics that Matter for Board and Stakeholder Understanding and Engagement Learn how the state, its media agency, and other destinations leverage impactful metrics to enhance value and […]

Data-Driven Decision Making in Sports Tourism  As a sports tourism destination, do you know where your community ranks against your competitive set? In your region? In your state? How do […]

  This Event is Sponsored by MediaOne

They Stay Longer and Spend More: Strategies to Target the International Visitor With Dulles International Airport fully recovered, now is the time to expand your business by tapping into global […]

Unlocking Power of DEI in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing: Dollars and DEI Understanding Dimensions of DEI, why it matters, VA stats on State Diversity, Economic Impact of DEI advertising and […]

Improve your Grant Applications through Research, Targeted Marketing, Partnerships, and Advocacy You spoke. VTC listened! Changes are coming and you can find out how grants are being streamlined.  Learn how […]

From Hotel Rooms to Classrooms to Board Rooms and Back: Leadership Lessons From a 30-year Journey Giving up a great job in the hospitality industry many years ago in order […]

Join us in the exhibitor hall for the VA1 Taste of Virginia Reception! Connect with exhibitors over small plates and refreshments, or network with your tourism colleagues while recapping a […]