Welcome to VHTA Online

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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 and educational opportunities while protecting free enterprise. 

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Richmond Tourism Summit

REGISTER NOW!

Date: July 28, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Virginia Historical Society
No cost to attend

Come and learn about recent industry trends, forecasts and how federal and state
policy affects all tourism large and small. 

Keynote Speaker
Alex Nyerges, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Presentations and Panel Discussions with
American Hotel & Lodging Association
National Restaurant Association
Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Carrie Cantrell, Assistant Secretary for Policy to the Secretary of Commerce & Trade
The Honorable Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond)
The Honorable Chris Peace (R-Mechanicsville)

The Richmond Tourism Summit is hosted by the Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association (VHTA) at no cost to participants.  All are encouraged to attend.  Please make your reservation today by filling out and returning a registration form to Veronica Briggs by email, veronica@vhta.org, or fax, 804.285.3093.

For more information contact Katie Hellebush at 804-288-3065 or katie@vhta.org.

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Click here for more information!

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2010 Outstanding Industry Awards

Recognizing outstanding community leaders among Virginia's restaurants, hotel-lodging, tourism partners, and suppliers, VHTA is accepting your nominations for the 2010 Outstanding Industry Awards. We would like to recognize the best in the industry including both employees, managers, suppliers, environmental leaders, and one who has gone above and beyond with VHTA, among others.

The application deadline for all 2010 Outstanding Industry Awards entries is September 1, 2010, and no late entries will be accepted. All winners will be announced at VHTA's Annual Meeting in October.

View Nomination Form

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VHTA Day with the Nationals

Watch the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on July 28th for $45 per person including transportation from the Springfield Hilton.
Tickets only cost $30 per person.

Click Here to download a registration form.

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The Travel Agents' Toolbox is Available Exclusively Online!

The Travel Agents' Toolbox developed by VHTA and is sent to over 8,000 travel and tour information providers. This wonderful tool offers one-stop shopping for VHTA member brochures. It is a handy tool that can be used for ordering throughout the year. The Travel Agents' Toolbox also includes a selected list of upcoming events around Virginia. 

Click here to view and order brochures online!

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