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The Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association is the unified voice for the restaurant, lodging, travel and hospitality suppliers associations. The association creates value for members by promoting the legislative interests of the industry, providing cooperative marketing, educational opportunities and protecting free enterprise.
A Special Thanks
VHTA would like to thank the following individuals for taking the time to contact Commissioner David Ekern regarding the recent decision made by the Commonwealth Transportation Board to close 19 of Virginia's safety rest areas:
Scott Huth, Guests, Inc.
Jim Graves, Graves Mountain Lodge
Hu Odom, Golden Corral
John Shaffer, Luray Caverns
Scott Pugh, ProBuild
Gary Barlow, Frank's Trucking Center
Jenifer Jackson, Comfort Inn - Harrisonburg
Rhoda Elliott, Bill's Barbeque
Jim Copp
Charles Greenhood, Greenhood Bruttis East, Inc.
Caroline Emswiler, Former SVTA and VRDA President
Barbara Righter
Keisha, Linda & Cameron Hartwill
India Martin
Kent & Donna Dunn
Donnell Freeman
Martha Rose
Dave Parker, Brochure Distribution
Mac Vandevander
For more information regarding the safety rest area closures or contacting Commissioner Ekern, email Megan@vhta.org.
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