The 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…
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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.
Read MoreVRLTA Webinar: Apprenticeships in Hospitality – Powered by VRLTA & NRAEF Date: November 6, 2025 We were joined by the National Restaurant Association’s Education Foundation for a presentation covering Apprenticeships in Hospitality. This informational webinar introduced hospitality employers, educators, and workforce partners to the Registered Apprenticeship Programs available through the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel…
Read MoreThis year we introduced individual competitions to the Virginia ProStart Invitational programming, and saw 34 student competitors rise to the challenge!
Read MoreWith the 2025 Virginia General Assembly Session coming to a close, VRLTA’s Director of Government Affairs Tommy Herbert has a couple of quick updates relevant to our industry.
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