Welcome to the virtual Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association Board Member Orientation Portal! We value the input and guidance you bring to our association, so we wanted to pull together a resource that helps cover all facets of VRLTA and what you can expect as a new board member. This portal is designed to help…
Read MoreVPSI 2026 is fast approaching, and our students are gearing up to bring exceptional skill and creativity to the Individual Competitions.
Read MoreForty-Eight High Schools from Around the Country Receive The Rachael Ray Foundation ProStart Grow Grants to Build Culinary Classrooms.
Read MoreThe 2025 VA1 Governor’s Tourism Summit, held at Caesars Virginia in Danville, welcomed over 500 tourism and hospitality professionals.
Read MoreVRLTA needs you in Richmond, January 26 and 27 for the annual VRLTA Day on the Hill! Please consider joining us in Virginia’s Capital.
Read MoreA Blue wave crashed over the Commonwealth on Tuesday night as former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger swept to victory in Virginia’s gubernatorial elections.
Read MoreNOVA Kitchen Cabinet – Restaurant Advocacy Workshop Throughout Virginia, local governments are increasingly turning to food and meals taxes to plug holes in their annual budgets. The Virginia General Assembly has passed legislation that makes it easier for Supervisors and City Councilors to institute and raise these taxes without a public vote. These misguided efforts…
Read MoreRaise a Glass to Greater Benefits Virginia’s beverage producers are not only beloved by locals and travelers, they’re also central to our state’s tourism economy. VRLTA proudly supports the makers behind Virginia’s award-winning craft beverages by advocating for smart legislation, championing tourism-friendly policies, and creating opportunities for producers to connect with new audiences across the…
Read MoreDrews, GM of the DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons, was one of six hospitality professionals recognized at The Hospitality Show.
Read MoreAmplify Your Reach with VRLTA Attractions are the heartbeat of Virginia’s visitor experience, and VRLTA is committed to helping you shine. From museums and entertainment venues to theme parks and cultural landmarks, we work to ensure that attractions are prioritized in statewide tourism initiatives, policy decisions, and workforce development efforts. VRLTA events offer attraction leaders…
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