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Foodservice Distribution Along with top quality ingredients, all Sysco products are proudly backed by the highest quality assurance demanded by customers. Dedicated associates and foodservice experts can explain how easy it is to do business with Sysco. LEARN MORE RETURN TO VRLTA MEMBER BENEFITS

Payment Processing & Payroll Solutions Genius by Global Payments is an all-in-one point-of-sale, payments and business management solution designed to help restaurants, retailers and service businesses run smoothly from front to back. With connected tools for ordering, kitchen and menu management, customer engagement, labor optimization and reporting, Genius helps businesses simplify operations, increase efficiency and…

2024 October 29, 2024: Two Virginians Bring Home Honors at AHLA’s 2024 GM of the Year Awards September 18, 2024: VRLTA Announces Legacy Membership Program September 16, 2024: VRLTA Announces 2024 Ordinary Award Winners August 20, 2024: VRLTA Foundation Announces 2024 Scholarships for Local Hospitality Students July 22, 2024: Two Virginia Schools Receives $5,000 Rachael…

During General Assembly sessions, VRLTA publishes a bill tracker to help members keep up with the latest legislation that may affect the tourism and/or hospitality industries. As a benefit to our members, we maintain and update this document to ensure members know about and understand legislation before the General Assembly that may affect YOUR business.…

Back to Our Team Sarah Campbell Chapter & Events Manager sarah@vrlta.org Sarah Campbell serves as Chapter & Events Manager for the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association. She brings seven years of hospitality experience spanning hotel operations, property openings and transitions, project management, events, human resources, training and community engagement. Before joining VRLTA, Sarah held…

Back to Our Team Jai Girard, PhD. Director of Education & Workforce Development jai@vrlta.org Dr. Jai Girard serves as Director of Education and Workforce Development for the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association Foundation, where she leads statewide initiatives focused on workforce development, career and technical education, registered apprenticeship, work-based learning, and industry engagement. She…

Back to Our Team Tommy Herbert Director of Government Affairs tommy@vrlta.org Herbert brings a wealth of experience to the position, with recent positions that include Manager of Government Affairs with the Virginia Apartment Management Association, as well as Communication Manager for Government Affairs with the National Apartment Association. He also has experience working alongside several…

Back to Our Team Ryan Trapp Director of Marketing & Communications ryan@vrlta.org Ryan joined VRLTA with over a decade of experience in tourism and event marketing. Prior to joining the Association, he held the positions of Art Director for the Virginia Tourism Corporation, and Digital Communications manager at Richmond Raceway. Ryan started his career in…

Back to Our Team Brittany Wojdyla Vice President of Membership & Business Development brittany@vrlta.org Brittany joined VRLTA from Sea Island Resort in coastal Georgia and has over 13 years of hospitality, hotel and event planning experience. Prior to joining the Sea Island Company, Brittany worked for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in Charlotte, North Carolina alongside…

Back to Our Team Jenny Latina Director of Administration & Member Success jenny@vrlta.org Jenny has worked with VRLTA for eight years – long enough to be the go-to person around the office for most things! She keeps the staff on track, supports our members in ways big and small, and ensures the office runs smoothly.…