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As Virginia Surges, Three New CVB Leaders Seize the Moment | Meetings Today meetingstoday.com/articles/14486…

A huge congratulations to Brian Wells of the The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center for taking home the GM of the Year, Full-Service Property award at the American Hotel & Lodging Association - AHLA's Hospitality Show in San Antonio!

ANOTHER huge congratulations to the second Virginian to take home GM of the Year honors from the American Hotel & Lodging Association's Hospitality Show - Mark Spadoni of the The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa!

It's Election Day! Make sure you join the millions of Americans who have already cast their ballot, and let your voice be heard on this very important date. Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If you're able, make sure to take the time to get out there and vote!

Last week, we were thrilled to be in attendance for the ribbon cutting at Retro Hospitality's newest property - Hotel Petersburg! It was a beautiful event at the stunning property, which will welcome overnight guests starting December 5.

While the VA1 festivities are getting underway, we have another celebration to recognize as well! Happy birthday to our President, Eric Terry! We appreciate everything you do for VRLTA and Virginia's tourism and hospitality industries!

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Thanks to everyone who helped kick off #2024VA1 at last night's Crooked Road Celebration Reception! The next couple of days are going to be a blast 🎆 Photo Credit: James Kinard - VTC Asst Manager of Bracey Welcome Center

Cheers to an INCREDIBLE kickoff to the 2024 VA1 Governor's Tourism Summit. Here are a few highlights from yesterday's activities - and we look forward to making more special memories today. Photo Credit: Nathan W Beck Photography

We're well underway at #2024VA1! Thanks to all of the amazing speakers and exhibitors who have made this sell-out conference a huge hit. We still have much more in store over the next two days - what are you looking forward to?

It's been a blast celebrating the Faces of Tourism during the #2024VA1 Governor's Tourism Summit! But we're not done yet! Stay tuned for the exciting VA1 finale, featuring a special presentation from Virginia Tourism Corporation.

Conventions are big business, even if they’re not business-related. virginiabusiness.com/coming-to-town/

Opening doors! New and upcoming hotels in Virginia: virginiabusiness.com/opening-doors/

Staying Nimble: Cvent’s 25-year history includes key adjustments virginiabusiness.com/staying-nimble/

Welcome to another episode of Meet The Association with your host Cory Mosley. In today’s segment, we are joined by Eric Terry, President of the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association. rvasbn.com/associations/m…

VRLTA applauds the proposal Governor Youngkin issued today, proposing to exclude tips from state income tax. Virginia’s tipped employees do an amazing job every day to help our state welcome visitors and locals alike to our restaurants, hotels, campgrounds, and attractions.

Work on the demolition of the Richmond Coliseum could start in 2025, according to the city’s chief administrative officer, Lincoln Saunders. The proposed demolition is on pause after the City Council decided not to fast-track the work. richmond.com/news/local/bus…

Norfolk stakeholders recommend short-term rental policy changes. Some operators want even more. pilotonline.com/2024/12/29/nor…

The Norfolk Tourism Foundation has supported and ensured the vitality of the city’s tourism and hospitality industry for more than two decades, but on Dec. 31, due to funding constraints, the foundation’s board paused its operations. bit.ly/4gYtVmY

Thank you so much to the team at Airlie for hosting our first VRLTA Bull Run Chapter Event last week! It was great to connect with so many of our members after the holidays, and take a few swings in the property's Topgolf Swing Suite. We look forward to seeing you again soon!