Welcome to VA1 Arrival Break – Presented by STR
This Event is Sponsored by STR
This Event is Sponsored by STR
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 kick off the VA1 Governor's Tourism Summit and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Crooked Road! Don’t miss […]
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 […]
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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 do […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
This Event is Sponsored by The Hodges Partnership
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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