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Review the documents below to explore VRLTA’s Legislative Priorities for the current year and previous sessions. For more information, reach out to Tommy Herbert. 2025 Legislative Positions (PDF) 2024 Legislative Positions (PDF) 2023 Legislative Positions (PDF) ​”The real value I get out of my membership is the advocacy and representation provided by the VRLTA. They actively…

Congratulations to our #VPSI2025 Winners! Culinary Competition Winners: 1st Place: Isle of Wight County High Schools Team II 2nd Place: Northern Neck Technical Center 3rd Place: Arlington Career Center Management Competition Winners: 1st Place: Arlington Career Center 2nd Place: New Horizons Regional Education Center ​3rd Place: Kempsville High School Virginia ProStart Invitational: A Tale of…

Make Your Voice Heard! VRLTA’s annual Legislative Day on the Hill and Taste of VRLTA Reception – which takes place January 26-27, 2026 and draws over 200 attendees each year – is Virginia’s premiere opportunity to get learn about relevant issues and advocate on behalf of our industries to policymakers and their staff. It’s one…

Dust off those bean bags, warm up that tossing arm and get ready for the 11th Annual Cornhole for Colleges Tournament on Monday, June 9th at Perch Putt atop the Watermark Hotel in Tysons, VA. This event benefits the VRLTA Foundation’s (VRLTAF) scholarship fund, which has provided over $250,000 in scholarship funding. So round up…

The 18th Annual Blue Ridge Open Charity Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Hanging Rock Golf Course in Salem, Virginia. Started by Virginia’s Blue Ridge Hospitality Association in 2007, this event helps to raise scholarship funds for deserving students in our region who are committed to the hospitality and…

Want to become a VRLTA partner? The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association welcomes organizations that understand the hospitality and travel industries and want to assist in their success. VRLTA Partnerships allow our partners to grow their business and revenues by providing increased visibility and exclusive marketing opportunities to the entire membership. We offer four…

Labor & Employment Law Corner/Consultation Hotline: VRLTA is proud to announce a new feature and benefit to our members, intended to assist you with your questions and concerns surrounding employment law. Long-time VRLTA contributor Karen Elliott (Managing Partner of national labor and employment law firm FordHarrison’s Richmond office), will author a quarterly blog post focusing…

Benefit Programs for VRLTA Members VRLTA members benefit from many partnerships, designed to provide business support and save money. Check out all of our current partners and benefit programs below. Join VRLTA Today! Platinum Partners PROCESSING & PAYROLL SOLUTIONS Learn More FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTION Learn More HEALTH & WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Learn More VIRGINIA IS FOR RAIL…

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…

Want a seat at the table? The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association is the umbrella organization for the hospitality and tourism industries of Virginia, and all in these industries are welcome. Our membership is made up of Virginia’s best restaurateurs, hoteliers, tourism destinations and attractions, beverage producers, and hospitality suppliers. Scroll down to see…