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♦ Join Our Upcoming Passes
♦ Contribute to the Pancake Festival Professional Eaters Package
♦ Director of Sales Meeting - Thursday, February 26
♦ Extranet Webinar for Lodging Partners - Thursday, March 12
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Partner Opportunities: Join Our Upcoming Passes |
Visit Williamsburg is excited to invite YOU to participate in a unique promotional opportunity designed to showcase the exceptional experiences our region offers. We are seeking exclusive deals, discounts, and special offers to be featured in the passes below. Please send a brief description of your discount or offer to Emma Schmitz by the dates listed for the pass.
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2026 Juneteenth Pass
Join us in celebrating Juneteenth in Williamsburg by creating meaningful offers and experiences that honor the freedom and the rich history of our community. Pass will run the month of June. Please send a brief description of your discount and offer by May 15th.
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Join Us – Director of Sales Meeting |
We’re looking forward to gathering for our upcoming Directors of Sales Meeting on Thursday, February 26 at 10 AM. As we continue building momentum into the year, this meeting will focus on market insights, lead strategy, and alignment across our destination.
Our agenda will include:
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- Sports Market Review and current booking trends. Discussion on our Lead Process and the 90–120 day booking window
- RCMA recap and a Religious Market overview
- Updates on conferences and groups the destination is hosting
- Trade show and sales initiative updates
- GWSEC update
- Lead Review
- Open Discussion
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Please take a moment to RSVP for your property using the link below so we can plan accordingly.
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We value your partnership and look forward to a productive, forward-focused conversation on February 26 at 10 AM.
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SMARInsights, Visit Williamsburg's research partner, publishes a monthly travel trends report for the region's hospitality industry. January’s report discusses the significant changes of 2026 such as biometrics and digital identity usage, and more.
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Join Us for a Visit Williamsburg Extranet Webinar |
We’re excited to invite our lodging partners to an upcoming webinar focused on helping you get the most out of the Visit Williamsburg Extranet platform and strengthen your sales efforts on Thursday, March 12 at 2 pm
Whether you’re new to the system or simply looking for a refresher, this session will walk you through practical tips and tools to help you succeed. During the webinar, you’ll:
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- Confidently navigate the Extranet platform
- Learn best practices for responding to leads
- Discover tools to boost your visibility and partner engagement
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This is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, ask questions, and ensure you’re maximizing every opportunity available through the Extranet. Please RSVP!
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2026 Pancake Festival Professional Pancake Eaters Package |
The 2026 Pancake Festival is heating up on the griddle for professional pancake eaters! To make this appearance unforgettable, we’re assembling the ultimate Williamsburg experience. We are seeking partner contributions for the following packages.
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- Exclusive VIP Experience Package for a celebrity professional pancake eater. We are looking for transportation, lodging, entertainment, and meals offerings.
- Ultimate Williamsburg Experience Package for the other professional eaters. We are looking for entertainment and meal offerings.
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Please send your package offers to Elisa Campana by Friday, February 20th. Let’s make the 2026 Pancake Festival the most delicious one yet!
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