March 11, 2026 

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, May 30th.  

Juneteenth: 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. 

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

Caitlin Palumbo @mydarlingpassport

July 7 - 10, 2025

Caitlin Palumbo  (July 7 – 10):  A luxury travel and lifestyle blogger is visiting the destination with her friend for a girls' summer getaway. 

Longwoods International

Travel Sentiment Study

According to the latest (Wave 96) American Travel Sentiment Study from Longwoods International, 22% of travelers plan to spend less on their summer trips, up from 14% a year ago, while 25% plan to spend more on their summer travel, down from 30% in April 2024.

Wanted: Williamsburg 250 Events 

Information on Williamsburg 250 events and happenings will be used in media pitches, social media content, and in The WilliamsBLOG. To participate, please send a description of the events, along with images via email to Selena Coles.

Remember to add your events to the website's Calendar of Events.

5/11/25 – Vacation Season Heats Up with May’s New Theme Park Attractions  (The Park Insider)

5/12/25 – A New Chapter in Williamsburg Golf (The First Call) 

5/12/25-  Unique Meetings in the Heart of American History (Convention South) 

5/15/25 –  Top 5 Day Trips from Fredericksburg VA- Best Nearby Destinations (Medium) 

5/15/25 –  U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Negative Year-Over-Year Comparisons in Week Ending May 10, 2025 (HNR)

WHERE AMERICA'S JOURNEY BEGINS