Drews, GM of the DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons, was one of six hospitality professionals recognized at The Hospitality Show.
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The City of Fredericksburg is represented in the new Bull Run Chapter footprint (Getty Images) RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) is proud to announce the expansion of its Bull Run Chapter, further strengthening the association’s local engagement across the Northern Virginia region. The chapter’s footprint now includes Spotsylvania County,…
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which passed through Congress in July and has been signed by President Trump, will have some interesting impacts on Virginia residents over the next few years. Some of those impacts could be positive, like the possibility for tax filers to save money by conforming the Commonwealth’s rules to…
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We’re thrilled to present to our members the 2025-26 Slate of Officers and Board of Directors for the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association. This group was voted on during the VRLTA Fall Membership Meeting, which took place prior to the Ordinary Awards on Monday, September 8, 2025. Congratulations to all those selected, and a…
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The annual hospitality and travel awards dinner celebrates the best and brightest in Virginia CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 2025 ORDINARY AWARDS RICHMOND – The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) celebrated the best of the hospitality and tourism industry during an exceptional 2025 Ordinary Awards dinner on Thursday, September 8, at…
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The 2025 Ordinary Awards, which recognizes the best and brightest in Virginia hospitality, will take place on Monday, September 8 at the Richmond Marriott Downtown RICHMOND –Â The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) will celebrate the best of the hospitality and tourism industry during the 2025 Ordinary Awards dinner on Monday, September 8,…
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With a proposal on the table to increase the lodging tax to 8.5% and the room rate to $3, several folks spoke out against it during public comment.
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The Virginia Restaurant Lodging and Travel Association (VRLTA) is grateful and excited to note that the Budget bill proposed by Washington D.C. Muriel Mayor Bowser to City Council calls for the eventual complete repeal of Initiative 82
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Though rejected by Fairfax voters twice, the County Board of Supervisors approved the new tax during Budget Mark-Up, while including the discount to help offset the cost to merchants.
Read MoreSome important news and developments from around the hospitality industry we think you’ll find useful.
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