March 11, 2026 

International Media Group with VTC

May 8-9, 2025

Visit Williamsburg and Virginia Travel Corporation (VTC) will host an international media group on May 8- 9, 2025. The media group will focus on America's 250th in the Historic Triangle. 

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 25th.

Memorial Day & Mother's Day

Please share any hotel packages, special offerings, programming, or dining discounts.

Attention: Hotel Sales Leaders -

Coffee & Collaboration

We’re excited to announce our next Director of Sales Coffee & Collaboration Meeting on Monday, June 16, at 9:00 am at the Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg. Come ready to share ideas, connect with fellow sales leaders, and fuel up on fresh coffee and collaboration.  A link to reserve your spot will be sent out closer to date. 

Longwoods International Travel Sentiment Study

According to the latest (Wave 91) American Travel Sentiment Study from Longwoods International, 53% of travelers say that traveling sustainably is somewhat to very important for them to do.

U.S. Travel Association 2025 Strategic Priorities 

The U.S. Travel Association has outlined bold strategic priorities for 2025, strengthening the relationship with the Trump administration, effectively implementing new membership models, empowering the industry to communicate compelling messages, and developing and cultivating a strong team to deliver greater value for its members.

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 am to 11:00 am to learn more.

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.

4/13/25- History Comes Alive at these Incredible US Museums (Back Road Ramblers) 

4/14/25 – How To Plan The Perfect Trip to Williamsburg, Virginia  (National Geographic) 

4/16/25 – 12 Offbeat Virginia Towns To Visit in 2025 (World Atlas) 

4/17/25 –  8 Best Family-Friendly Destinations in the U.S. to Visit in 2025 (The Enterprise World) 

4/17/25 –  U.S. Hotel Industry Sees Mixed Results for Week Ending April 12 (HNR)