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March 11, 2026 

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SALES LEADS

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.

Preview This Week's Lead

VirginiaCAN

December 2 – 4, 2026

VirginiaCAN seeks 213 nights for the VirginiaCAN 2026 Conference on December 2 – 4, 2026; details found here.

 

Travel Writer Hosting Opportunities

Brandon Schultz and Becca Blond

April 3 - 6, 2025

Visit Williamsburg will host travel writers Brandon Schultz and Becca Blond on April 3 - 6, 2025. Brandon writes for Global Traveler and AAA The Extra Mile and Becca writes for Yahoo!, Travel + Leisure. Both will focus on the Historic Triangle. 

Learn more about hosting Brandon Schultz and Becca Bond here.  

Ben Machell and family

April 3 - 6, 2025

Visit Williamsburg and Virginia Travel Corporation (VTC) will host international travel writer Ben Machell and his family on April 9, 2025. Ben writes for The Times, also known as the London Times, one of the oldest and most influential in the UK. He will focus on family fun in the Historic Triangle.

Learn more about hosting Ben Machell here. 

Heather Bien, Lisa Cooper, Briana Thomas

May 19 -22, 2025

Visit Williamsburg will host a group of 3-5 travel writers on May 19 -22. The travel writers will focus on history, hidden gems, and relaxing experiences in Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown.

Learn more about hosting the group of travel writers here.  

 

Attention: Hotel Sales Leaders - Coffee & Collaboration

Join Visit Williamsburg for the next Coffee & Collaboration on Thursday, April 17th, at 9:00 am in the meeting room on the 1st floor at Visit Williamsburg. 

This will be an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow hotel sales leaders and discuss: 

• Current sales initiatives with Visit Williamsburg 

• Round table discussion on industry and tradeshow opportunities 

• RFP responses and best practices 

Your insights and participation are valuable as we continue to drive success in our market. We hope to see you there! R.S.V.P. to attend below.

R.S.V.P.
 

Extranet Training for Lodging Sales

The Visit Williamsburg Sales team is thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar designed to help lodging partners maximize their use of the Visit Williamsburg Extranet Platform. The Extranet Sales Webinar will cover best practices for effectively reviewing and responding to sales leads. Join us on Thursday, April 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to learn more. For additional information, please contact Emma Schmitz via email. 

R.S.V.P.
 

USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Vote Today! Busch Gardens Williamsburg has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best in four categories. Best Roller Coaster, Best Theme Park, Best Theme Park Entertainment and Best Theme Park Restaurant. Vote daily until Monday, April 21st.  

• Cast your vote for Best Roller Coaster here. 

• Cast your vote for Best Theme Park here. 

• Cast your vote for Best Theme Park Entertainment here.  

• Cast your vote for Best Theme Park Restaurant here.  

 

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. 

 

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.

 

3/22/25 – Family Travel Deals: Where Vacation Dreams Meet Budget-Friendly Reality! (L.A. Family Travel) 

 

3/24/25 -  Day Trips from Durham: History, art, and beach fun are a short drive away  (WRAL News) 

 

3/25/25-  Top 25 Destinations: Why Williamsburg is the perfect family Spring Break Destination ( ABC 7 News) 

 

3/27/25 – Ken Burns gives a sneak peek of a new documentary on the American Revolution (Cardinal News) 

 

3/27/25 –  U.S. Hotel Industry Witnesses Positive Growth, with Anaheim and Chicago Leading the Way (HNR)

 
 

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421 North Boundary Street P.O. Box 3495, Williamsburg, VA 23187