Crooked Road Celebration Reception

Join us at the Old Course Pavilion Hall on Wednesday, November 13 to kick off the VA1 Governor's Tourism Summit and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Crooked Road! Don’t miss […]

Opening General Session & Lunch

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? […]

Super Session: Improve Your Grant Applications

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 […]

Afternoon General Session

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 […]

VA1 Taste of Virginia Reception

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 […]

General Session & Breakfast

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 […]

Super Session: Strategic Organic Content

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 […]

Super Session: New Faces of Tourism

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 […]

Super Session: Groups and Meetings in Virginia

A Deep Dive on the Contribution of Groups and Meetings to Virginia Following on from their main stage presentation, Dan and Vail will jump head first into the current state […]

Super Session: Destination Development

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 […]

Super Session: Workforce Development Panel

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 […]

Super Session: Inclusive Narratives

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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