Yardis will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Bennett-Parker has been named Legislator of the Year.
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During the January to May 2026 General Session, the General Assembly passed several important employment laws.
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As July 1 approaches, several new Virginia laws and regulatory changes are set to impact restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses across the Commonwealth.
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Virginia’s policy landscape continues to evolve as lawmakers, regulators, and the Governor’s office work through several major issues that could impact hospitality and tourism businesses across the Commonwealth.
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The 2026 Virginia General Assembly session brought major wins — and major fights — for Virginia’s hospitality and tourism industries.
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As the General Assembly continues toward the mandated end of its annual Session this Saturday, March 14th, we are still waiting on a final agreement between the House and the Senate on the budget.
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We’ve hit Crossover Day for the Virginia General Assembly’s 2026 Regular Session. All bills that were introduced in the House can only be considered in the Senate and vice versa.
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VRLTA released a statewide analysis of local meals taxes, transient occupancy taxes, effective sales taxes, and bed taxes across Virginia.
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VRLTA needs you in Richmond, January 26 and 27 for the annual VRLTA Day on the Hill! Please consider joining us in Virginia’s Capital.
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A Blue wave crashed over the Commonwealth on Tuesday night as former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger swept to victory in Virginia’s gubernatorial elections.
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