Introducing WageTrak for VRLTA On-Demand Local Pay Data from Two Premier, Trusted Sources Now you can see data from traditional compensation data and advertised pay data combined through a single source. SUBSCRIBE HERE VIEW SAMPLE DASHBOARD How WageTrak Supports VRLTA Members Labor markets are volatile and pay rates shift quickly. The compliance landscape is becoming…
Read MoreVRLTA’s Northern Virginia Regional Seminar on March 18 at the Hilton Arlington National Landing brings together local hospitality and tourism professionals for a focused day of practical education, industry updates, and peer collaboration. The program features a high-impact general session covering current trends and regional priorities, followed by targeted breakout tracks for restaurants, hotels, attractions,…
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Read MoreThe Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) is proud to share a comprehensive, statewide analysis of local meals taxes, transient occupancy taxes (TOT), effective sales taxes, and bed taxes across the Commonwealth. The study, which examines tax data from all 133 defined localities in Virginia, is intended to provide policymakers, business operators, and consumers…
Read MoreVRLTA released a statewide analysis of local meals taxes, transient occupancy taxes, effective sales taxes, and bed taxes across Virginia.
Read MoreThe Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of its 2026 Board of Directors.
Read MoreA New Initiative for 2026! VRLTA’s 2026 Regional Seminars bring hospitality and tourism professionals together for a full day of practical education, industry insights, and meaningful collaboration. Each event features a dynamic general session designed to inform attendees about current trends, workforce opportunities, and emerging issues shaping our statewide tourism economy. After the general session,…
Read MoreVirginia Wine & Spirits Certifications Virginia Wine & Spirits Academy (VAWSA) offers internationally recognized wine and spirits certifications as an Approved Program Provider for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), Wine Scholar Guild, and Edinburgh Whisky Academy. In addition to our professional certification courses, we offer customizable hospitality and beverage consulting programs for restaurants,…
Read MoreCongratulations to Virginia’s culinary professionals who have been recognized as 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists!
Read MoreVirginia Winery Distribution Company (VWDC) helps Virginia restaurants, hotels, and attractions serve exceptional local wines, ciders, and meads. We partner with wineries across the Commonwealth to make it easy and affordable for hospitality businesses to source and showcase authentic Virginia flavors, supporting local makers while enriching guests’ experiences with a true taste of Virginia. LEARN…
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