March 11, 2026 

The last day to vote is quickly approaching! 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 #9 in both categories, we really need YOUR help to climb to the top! 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. 

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

SEAMS 2026 Fall Conference

September 30 – October 12, 2026

URGENT Response needed: SEAMS Association seeks 452 room nights for the SEAMS 2026 Fall Conference (September 30 – October 12, 2026); details found here. 

Destination International All Team Retreat

August 31 - September 7, 2025

URGENT Response needed; Destination International All Team Retreat seeks 160 room nights for the Destination International All Team Retreat (August 31 - September 7, 2025); details found here.

Austin Family Reunion

July 18, 2025

The Austin Family Reunion seeks an experienced clown to perform balloon art (July 18, 2025); details found here. 

The Austin Family Reunion seeks equipment for a carnival experience (July 18, 2025); details found here. 

The Austin Family Reunion is seeking a tent rental for its outdoor Carnival picnic (July 18, 2025); details are found here. 

National Association of Dairy Regulatory Officials Conference

July 13, 2025

National Association of Dairy Regulatory Officials Conference seeks transportation (July 13, 2026); details found here. 

Visit Williamsburg is looking for the following information for national media pitches. Please send a short description and a link to Selena Coles by Friday, April 11th. 

Mother’s Day: Please share any hotel packages, special offerings, programming, or dining discounts. 

Father’s Day: Please share any hotel packages, special offerings, programming, or dining discounts. 

Juneteenth: Please share any educational tours, programming, information, and photo assets related to Juneteenth.  

Cool Summer Savings Pass

Visit Williamsburg is seeking discounts and packages for our upcoming Cool Summer Savings 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. 

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.

3/18/25 – What Are the Best U.S. Family Spring Break Travel Destinations? (Quartz) 

3/19/25 -  Spring Break in Williamsburg: Experience the Best History, Adventure, and Family Fun  (ABC 7 News) 

3/19/25-  Spring Break & Summer Lodging (Fox 5 DC)

3/20/25 – It's not too early to make plans for America’s 250 Birthday in 2026  (National Geographic)

3/20/25 –  U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Decline in Occupancy and Revenue for Week Ending 15 March (HNR)

The Visit Williamsburg Cooperative Marketing Program is designed to drive visitation across Williamsburg by offering local industry partners the opportunity to leverage Visit Williamsburg’s annual media investment. The program allows participants to double the impact of their marketing investment with a 1:1 matching funds program in partnership with three leading travel and tourism digital media partners: AdGenuity, Tripadvisor, Vistar, and VistaGraphics.