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March 11, 2026 

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USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards

We Need Your Vote Today! Williamsburg has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best in two amazing categories. Best Small College Town and Best Small Town in the South. We’re currently ranked #8 and #6, but we need YOUR help to keep climbing! Vote every day until March 31 on all of your devices and show the world what makes Williamsburg so special. 

Cast your vote for Best Small College Town here.

Cast your vote for Best Town in the South here.

SALES LEADS

Visit Williamsburg delivers new business leads to the region’s tourism industry on an ongoing basis. Be sure to check the Sales Leads Page regularly.

Preview This Week's Leads

URGENT Response needed: USS Canberra Ca70 Cag2

October 19 - 22, 2026

USS Canberra Ca70 Cag2 seeks 160 room nights for the USS Canberra Ca70 Cag2 2026 Reunion (October 19 - 22, 2026); details found here.

Elite Coach

December 3 - 6, 2026

Elite Coach seeks 90 room nights for The Highlands of Wyomissingon (December 3 - 6, 2026); details found here.

Supreme Court of Virginia

May 12, 2025

Supreme Court of Virginia seeks a Color Guard to perform for the Judicial Conference of Virginia (May 12, 2025); details found here.

Supreme Court of Virginia seeks a performer/singer to sing the National Anthem for the Judicial Conference of Virginia (May 12, 2025); details found here.

West Point Class of ’67

September 14 – 17, 2025

West Point Class of ’67 seeks group dining options for lunch and dinner for the West Point Class of 1967 Reunion (September 14 – 17, 2025); details found here.

 

Public Relations Lead

Visit Williamsburg seeks any hotel packages, restaurants, events, or offers geared towards Mother’s Day. Please send a description and images of your Mother’s Day deals, hotel packages, and discounts via email to Selena Coles.

 

Influencer Hosting Opportunity 

Your destination marketing organization hosts social media content creators on an ongoing basis. Interested in showcasing your business? Below is an upcoming hosting opportunity.

Influencer Zoe Johnson

April 14 – 17, 2025

Zoe will visit the destination with her husband and four kids, focusing on kid-friendly activities; click here for more details.

Participation Deadline: March 26, 2025

 

Ripe – New Booking Engine is now Live!

Ripe is officially live and ready to enhance your booking experience. As an innovative lodging reservation software, Ripe streamlines bookings through your existing GDS, Channel Manager, and Property Management System connections. We are committed to continuously improving our offerings and ensuring exceptional experiences for our visitors.

Interested in learning more? Join us for a supplier-focused webinar on Wednesday, March 19, 3 pm to 3:30 pm or Thursday March 20, 11 am to 11:30 am; register using the links below.

Wednesday, March 19 at 3 PM
Thursday, March 20 at 11 AM
 

Partner Opportunities & Request

New York Media Event

Tuesday, April 29

Visit Williamsburg will host a media event in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, on Tuesday, April 29, at the Ainslie Brooklyn Restaurant. The immersive, colonial-inspired experience will showcase the destination's unique appeal to 15-20 travel and lifestyle journalists writing for national and regional publications and a handful of influencers for a hands-on preview of what they can expect on a visit to the region. Partners are invited to participate in person or through samplings/giveaways. Those who would like to be considered, please email Selena Coles by Friday, March 21st. 

Unable to attend our New York event? No problem, Why not sponsor or donate items for table centerpieces? Contact Selena Coles for more information by Friday, April 18.

Washington DC Travel and Adventure Show

March 29-30

Visit Williamsburg is requesting from our partners any package information, giveaways, collateral, or deals to promote at the Washington DC Travel and Adventure Show. Please contact Emma Schmitz with your information by March 21.

 

Cool Summer Pass 

Visit Williamsburg is seeking discounts and packages for our upcoming Cool Summer Pass marketing initiative. Local restaurants, businesses, and hotels are welcome to participate. We are looking for affordable hotel packages, discounts, and special deals. Please fill out this form by April 5. 

 

Williamsburg 250 Logo

As we prepare to commemorate America’s Independence in 2026, we’re proud to celebrate that Williamsburg is Where America’s Journey Begins. We invite you to join us in sharing this exciting milestone by incorporating the new Williamsburg250 logo into your marketing materials. Feel free to use the logo alongside the VA250 logo in your email signatures, websites, and other promotional platforms. You can download the logo here.

 

3/10/25-  Marriot Golf: Spotlight On Williamsburg Lodge (The First Call) 

 

3/10/25 – Anticipating Full Swings & Full Blooms In VA This Spring (The Golf Wire) 

 

3/11/25 -  From Coastal Bliss To Historic Charm: 3 Stunning Hotels For Spring Travel  (Travel Dreams Magazine) 

 

3/12/25-  10 Stunning Small Towns In Virginia ( WorldAtlas) 

 

3/13/25 –  U.S. Hotel Industry Records Mixed Results During The First Week of March 2025 (HNR) 

 
 

WHERE AMERICA'S JOURNEY BEGINS

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