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May 18, 2026 

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Action Items

  • Read the Travel Trends Report from SMARInsights
  • Read the Dec. messaging guide from U.S. Travel Association
  • Discounts & Special Offers for the 2026 Travel & Adventure Shows
  • Vote Today! Busch Gardens Williamsburg for best New Theme Park Attraction
  • Send your Discounts & Special Offers for the Williamsburg 250 Passport

Ongoing Action Items

  • Keep your website listing fresh, add events to the events calendar, & add your offers to our offers & deals page. Log in to the Extranet to manage your account.
  • Explore our 2025 Cooperative Marketing Opportunities.

Travel Trends Report

SMARInsights, Visit Williamsburg's research partner, publishes a monthly travel trends report for the region's hospitality industry. Novembers report discusses the significant changes of 2025, economic uncertainties and the multigenerational impact on 2026 travel.  The most recent edition can be downloaded here.

 

U.S. Travel Association – December Messaging Guide

The newest messaging guide is now available to help you reinforce travel’s economic and community impact during year-end communications. The guide includes key messages and media angles to help localize national advocacy wins and ongoing priorities. Read more here.

 

Sales Outreach Highlights

Our sales team have been building momentum by showcasing the Historic Triangle at key tradeshows and conferences across the group travel and sports markets. Some of the tradeshows and conferences they have attended include the SYTA Annual Conference, National Association of Motorcoach Operators Conference, Virginia Motorcoach Regional Meeting, MMA Travel Leader Showcase, MPI Virginia Annual Conference, WorldStrides Vendor Expo, Connect Winter Marketplace, S.P.O.R.T.S. The Relationship Conference, Sports Express, and more, strengthening relationships and driving future visitation to the region. For more information, email Greg Kavanagh.

 

2026 Travel & Adventure Show – We Need Your Discounts!

Visit Williamsburg will be exhibiting at both the Washington, D.C. and New York Travel & Adventure Shows in January. If you have any special offers and discounts you’d like us to showcase at these events, we’d love to feature them! Please reach out to Selena Coles with details by January 5.

 

USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Vote Today! Busch Gardens Williamsburg has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best New Theme Park Attraction- The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge.  Vote daily until Monday, December 22nd. Winners will be announced on Friday, January 2nd at noon.  Cast your vote for here.

 

Join Our Upcoming Pass Promotions

Visit Williamsburg is excited to invite YOU to participate in two unique promotional opportunities designed to showcase the exceptional experiences our region has to offer. We are seeking exclusive deals, discounts, and special offers to be featured in the passes below. Please submit your offers using the forms below.

Williamsburg 250 Pass

January 1 - December 31, 2026

Join us in commemorating the 250th anniversary of America by creating meaningful offers and experiences that highlight the best of our historic destination. Please send a brief description of your discount or offer by Friday, December 19.

SUBMIT A 250 OFFER
 
 

12/8/25 – US Heritage Tourism: A Deep Dive into the Growing Trend of Exploring History and Culture (Travel and Tour World) 

12/9/25 –  Peanut Soup (Southern Living) 

12/11/25 – 5 Days in Williamsburg: A Holiday Week Where The Entire Family Found Something They Loved (Check In Clock In) 

12/11/25 – U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Decline in Key Metrics for Early December (HNR) 

 

WHERE AMERICA'S JOURNEY BEGINS

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