The City of Fredericksburg is represented in the new Bull Run Chapter footprint (Getty Images) RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) is proud to announce the expansion of its Bull Run Chapter, further strengthening the association’s local engagement across the Northern Virginia region. The chapter’s footprint now includes Spotsylvania County,…
Read MoreThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which passed through Congress in July and has been signed by President Trump, will have some interesting impacts on Virginia residents over the next few years. Some of those impacts could be positive, like the possibility for tax filers to save money by conforming the Commonwealth’s rules to…
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to present to our members the 2025-26 Slate of Officers and Board of Directors for the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association. This group was voted on during the VRLTA Fall Membership Meeting, which took place prior to the Ordinary Awards on Monday, September 8, 2025. Congratulations to all those selected, and a…
Read MoreThe annual hospitality and travel awards dinner celebrates the best and brightest in Virginia CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 2025 ORDINARY AWARDS RICHMOND – The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) celebrated the best of the hospitality and tourism industry during an exceptional 2025 Ordinary Awards dinner on Thursday, September 8, at…
Read MoreThe 2025 Ordinary Awards, which recognizes the best and brightest in Virginia hospitality, will take place on Monday, September 8 at the Richmond Marriott Downtown RICHMOND –Â The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) will celebrate the best of the hospitality and tourism industry during the 2025 Ordinary Awards dinner on Monday, September 8,…
Read MoreThe Virginia Pork Council The Council is a Virginia Nonstock Corporation which is organized to better the conditions of those engaged in the production of pork and porcino animals. The Virginia Pork Council seeks to improve the quality of pork products produced, and to develop a higher degree of efficiency in the production of pork…
Read MoreSee You in Richmond! Join fellow VRLTA members across our Association on Monday, September 8, for this year’s VRLTA Fall Membership Meeting & Luncheon at the Richmond Marriott Downtown! This event brings together industry professionals for a day of networking, VRLTA updates, and insightful presentations. Engage with key speakers, explore our Vendor Showcase, and connect…
Read MoreVRLTA and VTC are proud to announce that the 2026 VA1 Governor’s Tourism Summit will take place at the highly-anticipated Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Virginia.
Read MoreWith a proposal on the table to increase the lodging tax to 8.5% and the room rate to $3, several folks spoke out against it during public comment.
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