Welcome to VA1 Arrival Break – Presented by STR-Costar
Concourse LobbyThis Event is Sponsored by STR-Costar
VA1 Newcomers Welcome & Networking – Sponsored by Simpleview
Stratford RoomIs this your first time attending VA1? Please join Brittany Wojdyla, VRLTA Vice President of Membership & Business Development, and […]
Crooked Road Celebration Reception
Old Course PavilionJoin us at the Old Course Pavilion Hall on Wednesday, November 13 to kick off the VA1 Governor's Tourism Summit […]
Thursday Registration
Concourse LobbyVA1 Student Conference – Sponsored by Miles Partnership
Regency Ballroom EastJoin us for the VA1 Tourism Summit Student Session! This engaging student program will provide attendees with the information they […]
Digital Content Workshop – Sponsored by Love Communications
Regency Ballroom WestThis year’s pre-conference workshop will be a two-part dynamic workshop. Meet the faces of Love Communications in the first hour […]
Pre-Conference Workshop: VTC Grants & Funding Sources Workshop
Mount Vernon/Stratford RoomWe are showing you the money! VTC is using a new grant management portal starting July 2024. Learn how to […]
Exhibit Hall Open
Grand Ballroom East, Grand Ballroom Foyer & Concourse FoyerOpening Break with Exhibitors – Presented by Advance Travel & Tourism
Grand Ballroom East, Grand Ballroom Foyer & Concourse FoyerThis Event is Sponsored by Advance Travel & Tourism
Opening General Session & Lunch
Grand Ballroom WestState of the Restaurant Industry: 2024 and Beyond Where is the restaurant industry heading the remainder of this year and […]
Dessert Break – Sponsored by TripAdvisor
Grand Ballroom East, Grand Ballroom Foyer & Concourse FoyerThis Event is Sponsored by Tripadvisor
Super Session: Understanding the Basics of Digital Marketing – Sponsored by VistaGraphics
Regency Ballroom EastDigital Marketing - Understanding the Basics Join us for a review of digital marketing strategies found to be most effective […]
Super Session: Unlocking Value with Metrics that Matter – Sponsored by Epsilon
Regency Ballroom WestUnlocking Value: Leveraging Metrics that Matter for Board and Stakeholder Understanding and Engagement Learn how the state, its media agency, […]
Super Session: Data-Driven Decision Making in Sports Tourism
Mount Vernon/Stratford RoomData-Driven Decision Making in Sports Tourism As a sports tourism destination, do you know where your community ranks against your […]
Afternoon Break with Exhibitors – Presented by MediaOne
Grand Ballroom East, Grand Ballroom Foyer & Concourse FoyerThis Event is Sponsored by MediaOne
Super Session: Strategies to Target the International Visitor
Regency Ballroom EastThey Stay Longer and Spend More: Strategies to Target the International Visitor With Dulles International Airport fully recovered, now is […]
Super Session: Unlocking the Power of DEI in Hospitality & Tourism Marketing – Sponsored by Orange 142
Mount Vernon/Stratford RoomUnlocking Power of DEI in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing: Dollars and DEI Understanding Dimensions of DEI, why it matters, VA […]
Super Session: Improve Your Grant Applications
Regency Ballroom WestImprove your Grant Applications through Research, Targeted Marketing, Partnerships, and Advocacy You spoke. VTC listened! Changes are coming and you […]
Afternoon General Session
Grand Ballroom WestFrom Hotel Rooms to Classrooms to Board Rooms and Back: Leadership Lessons From a 30-year Journey Giving up a great […]
VA1 Taste of Virginia Reception
Grand Ballroom East, Grand Ballroom Foyer & Concourse FoyerJoin us in the exhibitor hall for the VA1 Taste of Virginia Reception! Connect with exhibitors over small plates and […]
VA1 After Party
DownTime & Jefferson Tap RoomFriday Registration
Concourse LobbyContinental Breakfast
Grand Ballroom East & Grand Ballroom FoyerFriday Morning General Session
Grand Ballroom WestOpening Remarks: Secretary Caren Merrick The Honorable Caren Merrick with announce the 2024 Virginia Meetings Study and highlight the results […]
Our State Coffee With Our Neighbors Break
Grand Ballroom East, Grand Ballroom Foyer & Concourse FoyerThis Event is Sponsored by Our State
Super Session: Strategic Organic Content
Regency Ballroom EastStrategic Organic Content: How Virginia Tourism Catapulted Instagram Growth This panel discussion will explore the intentional and strategic approach Virginia […]
Super Session: New Faces of Tourism
Mount Vernon/Stratford RoomMeet The New Faces of Tourism Get to know Virginia’s New Faces of Tourism with Eddy Alexander, producers of the […]
Super Session: Groups and Meetings in Virginia
Regency Ballroom WestA Deep Dive on the Contribution of Groups and Meetings to Virginia Following on from their main stage presentation, Dan […]
Final Facetime with Exhibitors – Presented by Hodges Partnership
Grand Ballroom East, Grand Ballroom Foyer & Concourse FoyerThis Event is Sponsored by The Hodges Partnership
Super Session: Destination Development
Regency Ballroom EastDestination Development - Planes, Trains, Hotels and Attractions Learn from this diverse panel of presenters on how to enhance your […]
Super Session: Workforce Development Panel
Mount Vernon/Stratford RoomWorkforce Development Panel: Preparing for the Future As Virginia’s hospitality and tourism industry continues to grow, so does the need […]
Super Session: Inclusive Narratives
Regency Ballroom WestInclusive Narratives: Exploring the Depths of Marketing Rooted in Safety and Belonging This session explores the shift in tourism marketing […]
Closing General Session & Lunch
Grand Ballroom WestUnveiling Virginia's Flagship Campaign Results Join VTC and its agency partners as we dive into the progress and impact of […]
VA1 Fond Farewell Grab & Go – Presented by Visit Virginia Beach
Concourse LobbyThis Event is Sponsored by Visit Virginia Beach