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Here in Virginia, we stand for inclusivity. We understand that the power of the hospitality, restaurant, and travel industries can be transformative and impact the way we understand the world around us. Seeing the world through travel exposes visitors to different cultures, history, heritage, cuisine, art, and, most importantly, people. Ongoing and active learning will…

The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, organized to support VRLTA’s efforts to strengthen and expand hospitality education for students in the Commonwealth of Virginia and to offer scholarships to high school and college students studying in hospitality and culinary programs. In addition, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation…

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Shaping Virginia’s Culinary Future ProStart is a career and technical education program that unites the foodservice industry and the classroom to teach high school students culinary skills and restaurant management principles, as well as employability skills such as communication, teamwork, professionalism, and time management. 2025-2026 Virginia ProStart Calendar ProStart Boot Camp – Norfolk Culinary Only…

The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association Foundation’s (VRLTAF) Board of Directors is instrumental in furthering the aims of the Foundation and supporting hospitality education efforts across Virginia. Thank you to our board members. To become involved, contact Dr. Jai Girard. Chair of the Board Paul Cooper Retro Hospitality Term: 2023 – 2025 Stacey Dawkins…

The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association Foundation (VRLTAF) is VRLTA’s 501(c)(3) foundation. The purpose of the Foundation is two-fold: To support hospitality education across the state, including the Virginia ProStart program, designed to get more high school-aged young people interested in careers in the hospitality industry, and hospitality programs at the collegiate level. To…

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​Make a difference. Support our industries. ​Donate to the VRLTA PAC. DONATE TODAY Change is coming to the Commonwealth. In 2023, all 140 seats of the Virginia General Assembly were up for election, and the candidates will run their campaigns in newly drawn districts. The results of the 2024 elections have seen a shift in…

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…