Is this your first time attending VA1? Please join Brittany Wojdyla, VRLTA Vice President of Membership & Business Development, and Mark Shore, Visit Bath President & CEO on Wednesday, November […]
Join us at the Old Course Pavilion Hall on Wednesday, November 13 to celebrate the start of the conference at the VA1 Connections Reception! Don’t miss this chance to enjoy […]
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 […]
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? […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Implementing AI: Practical Steps for Organizational Integration AI represents a seismic shift in how consumers access information and engage with the world, but this is only half the opportunity. Tourism […]
Strategic Organic Content: How Virginia Tourism Catapulted Instagram Growth This panel discussion will explore the intentional and strategic approach Virginia Tourism has taken to organically grow its Instagram presence over […]
Meet The New Faces of Tourism Get to know Virginia's New Faces of Tourism with Bob Gilbert, host of the popular industry podcast “Tourism Heads and Their Tales!” The numbers […]
Destination Development - Planes, Trains, Hotels and Attractions Learn from this diverse panel of presenters on how to enhance your destination and create a must see visitor experience. See how […]
Workforce Development Panel: Preparing for the Future As Virginia’s hospitality and tourism industry continues to grow, so does the need for a skilled and motivated workforce. This panel discussion will […]
Inclusive Narratives: Exploring the Depths of Marketing Rooted in Safety and Belonging This session explores the shift in tourism marketing from emphasizing destination aesthetics to prioritizing emotional and mental safety, […]
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