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WELCOME TO THE

Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association

Our Mission

To Advance and Protect a Diverse and Unified Restaurant, Lodging, and Tourism Industry in Virginia
through Strategic Advocacy and Valued Member Services.

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Around the Industry

Welcome Back, Virginia ProStart Chefs!

September 1, 2026

Welcome back ProStart! Explore Virginia ProStart’s 2026–2027 student competitions, hands-on bootcamps, Snout to Tailgatin’, VPSI 2027, & more.

Mark Yardis and Senator Elizabeth Bennett-Parker are 2026 Ordinary Award Winners

August 31, 2026

Yardis will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Bennett-Parker has been named Legislator of the Year.

Public Vote Determines Finalists for Two New 2026 Ordinary Award Categories

August 18, 2026

For the first time, Virginia’s hospitality and tourism community helped recognize the Commonwealth’s newest standout businesses.

Thank You to Our Partners

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