Why is there a NEW FOOD TAX OF UP TO 6% in the new Fairfax County budget? The State of Virginia has a 6% sales tax on restaurant food, but the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are proposing an additional 6% meals tax on top, which brings the total tax to 12% on prepared foods!…
Read MoreAdvocacy is one of VRLTA’s most important missions as an organization. Helping Virginia’s hoteliers, restaurateurs, and tourism professionals understand and take part in policy-making is vital to accomplishing that mission. These resources will give you the knowledge to take advocacy into your own hands and develop productive working relationships with your elected officials. If you…
Read MoreHHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary have announced the FDA’s plan to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation’s food supply.
Read MoreThe Virginia General Assembly gaveled out on February 22nd, so why does it feel like everything legislative is still up in the air?
Read MoreThe hospitality workforce of tomorrow starts here in Virginia. As the leading voice of Virginia’s hospitality industry, VRLTA is excited to lead a new chapter in hospitality workforce development in collaboration with National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Labor and Industry). We are proud to offer U.S. Department of…
Read MoreFor Businesses: For Interns: PROGRAM INFORMATION
Read MoreThe Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association is committed to creating an exceptional internship experience that will streamline different offerings in the state of Virginia and provide the opportunities for students to take their education to the next level. It is our goal that the internships be crafted with specific criteria to produce workers that…
Read MoreBeing able to find the right person, at the right organization, at the right time, is a huge timesaver when it comes to workforce and training needs. Here, we’ve compiled resources throughout Virginia to help you find valuable connections. If you have any questions, or would like to partner with VRLTA on workforce initiative –…
Read MoreSome important news and developments from around the hospitality industry we think you’ll find useful.
Read MoreThe 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.
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