This page includes resources for our members, such as video and audio recordings of our webinars, presentations, and other information.
May 9, 2024 VRLTA Webinar: Virtual Tours as Table Stakes in Destination Marketing We were joined by the team with YouVisit, the premier virtual experience creator, for an informative webinar covering why virtual tours are indispensable in destination marketing. YouVisit virtual tours transcend traditional mapping, offering curated experiences that capture the essence of each locale, appealing to travelers of all tastes. Crafted by one of the world's largest virtual experience production teams, our tours help organizations narrate their unique stories, making every visit irresistible to global audiences.
Catch the webinar recording and learn how you can elevate your marketing strategy with our cutting-edge virtual tours.
April 4, 2024 VRLTA Webinar: Employee Wages - Challenges & Solutions from Salary.com Join a discussion & demonstration about wage data and the CompData hospitality industry survey with VRLTA partners Salary.com. During this session, we’ll be discussing trends in pay in the post-pandemic labor market, pay challenges unique to hospitality, and our hospitality survey product.
March 7, 2024 VRLTA Webinar: Introduction to RetirePath Virginia Virginians have a new way to save for retirement at work! RetirePath Virginia was created by state law to expand access to retirement savings. This informational session provides an overview of the Commonwealth’s automatic-enrollment, state-facilitated retirement savings program. Check it out to learn about: Why was RetirePath created? How does RetirePath work? Who can participate? What do eligible Virginia employers need to know? What do eligible Virginia employees need to know?
February 13, 2024 VRLTA Webinar: VTC Grant Opportunities Check out the recording from our informative virtual session held on February 13th, 2024, hosted by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) Grants team! The VTC Grants Division opened THREE (3) grant programs on Thursday, February 8, 2024, and they will remain open until March 14, 2024. These are matching reimbursement grants for marketing and some event production expenses. Eligible applicants for the Marketing Leverage Program and Special Events & Festival Program include private tourism-oriented businesses, including lodging, hotels, B&Bs, campgrounds, restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries, museums, attractions, outfitters, tour guides, and boutique retail.
The goal of these programs is to grow visitation to Virginia and increase overnight stays. More information can be found on vatc.org/grants.
February 5, 2024 VRLTA Webinar: ServSafe Alcohol Public Policy Trends & Mitigating the Risks The changes to state and local alcohol policies in the last three years are the most significant since the end of Prohibition in 1933. Some of these changes create new opportunities for the hospitality industry, but they also come with a new set of liabilities and risks. In this webinar, we will dive deep to learn about these new trends and how we can mitigate the risks.
January 16, 2024 VRLTA Webinar: Dominion Energy's Energy Conservation Programs New Year, New Energy Savings! Jumpstart your 2024 savings with programs created to help you save energy and money. Dominion Energy’s Energy Conservation programs are designed to support the goals of businesses just like yours. Getting started is easy.Join us to learn how to start saving energy—and boosting your bottom line.
August 30, 2023 Webinar: Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant Opportunities Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) has a number of marketing leverage grant programs available that VRLTA members can take advantage of. Whether you're trying out a new campaign, running a seasonal special, or looking for ways to increase visitation - these grant programs can provide valuable resources to your organization.
Join VTC's Grants Director Staci Martin, Grants Specialist Noah Salaah ad-Deen, and Grant Coordinator Caleb Leech as they give an overview of upcoming grant opportunities available through VTC, some tips on how to apply, and best practices.