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May 18, 2026

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♦ SAVE THE DATE! 

- Director of Sales Meeting Thursday, April 16th 

- Visit Williamsburg Partner Event Thursday, May 7

♦ Join our Snail Mail Campaign

♦ Send us your updated promo material

♦ Vote USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards

♦ Join Our Upcoming Passes

 

The Great American Birthday Quilt Reveal & Walk Recap

This past Saturday, Visit Williamsburg was proud to unveil the Great American Birthday Quilt during our Quilt Reveal and Walk event, and what an incredible moment it was. Stretching an astonishing 500 feet, the quilt was truly breathtaking, a vibrant testament to creativity, collaboration, and community spirit. We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out and the powerful story it represents.

The quilt can be viewed at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center. We’re especially grateful to our partners who helped spread the word and showed up in support, making the event even more meaningful. Your enthusiasm and dedication played a huge role in bringing this vision to life.

For those who couldn’t attend, or want to relive the moment, be sure to check out some of the wonderful press coverage below, highlighting the quilt and the impact of this special project

Alexandria Living Magazine – Williamsburg Reveals Great American Birthday Quilt

 

Save the Date! Upcoming Industry Events

We would like to invite you to our summit on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week.

Where: Hennage Auditorium at The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Time: Doors Open: 7:30 AM and Program begins: 8:00 am – 10:00 AM

Additional details to come. We look forward to having you with us.

Director of Sales Meeting

The energy is building as we look ahead to our upcoming Directors of Sales (DOS) Meeting on Thursday, April 16th at 9:30 AM at the Visit Williamsburg office.

This gathering is always a valuable opportunity to bring our sales leaders together, align on priorities, and share insights that continue to strengthen Williamsburg as a premier destination. With the season picking up and momentum growing across the market, this meeting comes at the perfect time to collaborate, exchange ideas, and focus on driving results for the months ahead.

Friendly Reminder: Please plan to arrive a few minutes early so we can begin promptly at 9:30 AM. Bring any updates, insights, or wins you’d like to share with the group—we want this to be as collaborative and impactful as possible.

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone for a productive and engaging morning.

RSVP
 

Join our Snail Mail Campaign

We launched our Snail Mail Campaign to engage visitors in a meaningful and memorable way with all things Williamsburg, and we would love you to be part of it. We’re inviting our hotel partners to offer an exclusive discount or special perk for guests who wish you visit the Historic Triangle. If you are interested, please send your discount code to Emma Schmitz.

 

USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Vote Today! Busch Gardens has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Best Theme Park You can vote once per day, every day.

VOTE TODAY AND EVERYDAY
 

Share your Promotional Material with Visit Williamsburg

As our conference and group season continues to build, Visit Williamsburg is excited to be hosting an increasing number of welcome tables at events throughout the destination. We invite you to make your attraction stand out by sharing your most up-to-date collateral with us. Contact Amy Tandy or

Drop off or ship your materials to:

Visit Williamsburg
Attn: Amy Tandy
421 N Boundary Street
Williamsburg, VA 23188

 

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 offer to Emma Schmitz or submit the form by the dates listed for the pass.

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.

SUBMIT AN OFFER

Williamsburg 250 Pass

We’re always looking to keep the Williamsburg 250 Pass fresh and exciting for our visitors. If you have any new discounts, special offers, or exclusive deals you’d like included, please send us a brief description along with any relevant details. Sharing your latest promotions helps us showcase the best of what our partners have to offer and ensures pass holders get the most value from their experience.

SUBMIT AN OFFER

Pancake Trail

Visit Williamsburg is starting to collect offers for the Pancake Pass marketing initiative for the month of September, and we’re looking for local restaurants that serve up delicious pancakes and other breakfast favorites to be part of it! We’re inviting restaurants and cafes to showcase their best morning dishes and any special offers, discounts, or featured menu items. In addition, we’re including affordable hotel packages and exclusive deals to help visitors enjoy the full Williamsburg experience.  

SUBMIT AN OFFER
 

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Williamsburg Tourism Council
421 North Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23187