Make Your Voice Heard! VRLTA’s annual Legislative Day on the Hill and Taste of VRLTA Reception – which takes place February 2-3, 2026 (RESCHEDULED DATE)Â and draws over 200 attendees each year – is Virginia’s premiere opportunity to get learn about relevant issues and advocate on behalf of our industries to policymakers and their staff. It’s…
Read MoreDust off those bean bags, warm up that tossing arm and get ready for the 12th Annual Cornhole for Colleges Tournament on Tuesday, June 9th at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA! This event benefits the VRLTA Foundation’s (VRLTAF) scholarship fund, which has provided over $250,000 in scholarship funding. So round up a fellow VRLTA member,…
Read MoreThe 19th Annual Blue Ridge Open Charity Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026Â at the Hanging Rock Golf Course in Salem, Virginia. Started by Virginia’s Blue Ridge Hospitality Association in 2007, this event helps to raise scholarship funds for deserving students in our region who are committed to the hospitality and travel…
Read MoreWant to become a VRLTA partner? The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association welcomes organizations that understand the hospitality and travel industries and want to assist in their success. VRLTA Partnerships allow our partners to grow their business and revenues by providing increased visibility and exclusive marketing opportunities to the entire membership. We offer four…
Read MoreLabor & Employment Law Corner/Consultation Hotline: VRLTA is proud to announce a new feature and benefit to our members, intended to assist you with your questions and concerns surrounding employment law. Brand-new VRLTA contributor Brendan C. Horgan (Partner and a founding attorney of national labor and employment law firm FordHarrison’s Richmond office), will author a…
Read MoreBenefit Programs for VRLTA Members VRLTA members benefit from many partnerships, designed to provide business support and save money. Check out all of our current partners and benefit programs below. Join VRLTA Today! Platinum Partners AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION Learn More PROCESSING & PAYROLL SOLUTIONS Learn More NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION Learn More FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTION…
Read MoreOver the last five years, VRLTA has developed eight local chapters throughout the Commonwealth. The structure of these chapters allows our members to connect with others in their area to share ideas, network, and learn. Benefits to members include quarterly chapter meetings, education opportunities, and the chance to meet local legislators. Individual members can take…
Read MoreWant a seat at the table? The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association is the umbrella organization for the hospitality and tourism industries of Virginia, and all in these industries are welcome. Our membership is made up of Virginia’s best restaurateurs, hoteliers, tourism destinations and attractions, beverage producers, and hospitality suppliers. Scroll down to see…
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Read MoreGet ALL the Member Benefits The most valuable benefits you receive through VRLTA are intangible: support from experts in the hospitality and tourism industries, connections made with others, and a strong, unified voice. There are also numerous opportunities to save and help your business grow through your membership in the Association. VRLTA continues to find…
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