VRLTA Chapters

Over the last five years, VRLTA has developed eight local chapters throughout the Commonwealth. The structure of these chapters allows our members to connect with others in their area to share ideas, network, and learn. Benefits to members include quarterly chapter meetings, education opportunities, and the chance to meet local legislators. Individual members can take a leadership role on the chapter board or get involved in planning events.

Current VRLTA chapters include Arlington-Alexandria, Blue Ridge-New River Valley, Bull Run, Charlottesville, Fairfax-Loudoun, Norfolk, Richmond, and Shenandoah Valley (click on the links to visit each chapter page). The map below shows approximate locations from which each chapter pulls; however, members are able to attend events for any chapter. Don't see a chapter in your area? Reach out to Brittany Wojdyla, Vice President of Membership and Business Development to learn more about any plans or ways to get involved.

Blue Ridge-New River Valley

The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association is proud to serve the hospitality and tourism industries of Roanoke, Montgomery, Giles, Botetourt, Bedford and Craig counties in Virginia.

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Upcoming Events

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VRLTA Blue Ridge-New River Valley Chapter Leadership Committee

Chapter President
Brian Wells, General Manager –  The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton

​Chapter Vice President
Currently Open - email Brittany Wojdyla for more information!

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​Chapter Board Members

Carey Harveycutter, Director of Tourism, City of Salem Tourism

Kat Pascal, Owner, FarmBurguesa

Tom Duetsch, Professor of Practice, Virginia Tech – Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Mike Binda, Area President of Salem Warehouse  – US Foods, Salem

Melanie Miller, Director of Sales, Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Downtown

Heidi Stone, President & CEO, Mountain Lake Lodge

Larry Landolt, Owner, Tour Roanoke

Landon Howard, President, Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge