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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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,…
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThough 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.
Read MoreImportant news updates regarding meals tax issues across the Commonwealth.
Read MoreOn January 21 the AHLA Foundation announced its 2025 Board of Trustees, including Eric Terry, President of the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association.
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