May 1, 2026
VisitNorfolk.com; @VisitNorfolkVA
Home to the world’s largest naval base, a walkable waterfront, IACC-certified facilities, and amenity-filled venues, Norfolk offers planners a one-of-a-kind setting for successful gatherings, according to Dawn Whittaker, Visit Norfolk director of sales. “Norfolk’s naval history adds a distinctive character that fascinates …
May 1, 2026
Newport-News.org; @NewportNewsVA
Newport News has 3,000 guest rooms and is easily accessible from Richmond, Norfolk, and Washington, D.C.
Newport News Marriott at City Center features 20,861 square feet of space, including a 12,000-square-foot ballroom with a capacity of 1,600 guests for …
May 1, 2026
LynchburgVirginia.org; @LynchburgVA
Located in central Virginia, Lynchburg is home to six colleges—including Randolph College and HBCU Virginia University of Lynchburg—2,400 guest accommodations, and an excellent selection of venue options for planners to consider.
The 241-room Lynchburg …
May 1, 2026
VisitLoudoun.org; @VisitLoudoun
Known as “DC’s Wine Country,” Loudoun offers 5,700 guest rooms and a mix of historic estates and modern venues, creating a charming destination for corporate and social events.
“Loudoun offers meeting planners the perfect balance of …
May 1, 2026
With its blend of refined indoor venues and vast outdoor recreation, Bath County remains a premier destination for high-end corporate retreats. The 483-room Omni Homestead Resort & Spa boasts 76,000 square feet of flexible space across 28 recently renovated meeting rooms. …
May 1, 2026
VisitHampton.com; @VisitHamptonVA
Hampton—where the Chesapeake Bay, Hampton River, and Atlantic Ocean meet—blends waterfront charm with many practical conveniences that planners love.
The region’s premier meeting venue, Hampton Roads Convention Center features 344,000 square feet of space, including a 102,000-square-foot exhibit hall with a capacity …
May 1, 2026
Fredericksburg offers planners many advantages: proximity to Richmond and Washington, D.C., rich history, unique teambuilding and group activities on the Rappahannock River, and a vibrant culinary scene, to name just a few.
Fredericksburg Convention Center features 120,000 square feet of event space, …
May 1, 2026
Fairfax County offers 19,000 rooms across 126 hotels, along with world-class attractions and easy access to the National Capital area. “Year after year, groups keep coming back to Fairfax County,” says Dean Miller, national sales manager for Visit Fairfax. …
May 1, 2026
DanvilleVA.gov; @CityOfDanville
With the recent opening of Caesars Virginia, along with several new boutique hotels and restaurants, Virginia’s Southside, or SoSi region, is experiencing a significant boom in event offerings that planners will love.
“The Visit SoSi region …
May 1, 2026
VisitChesapeake.com; @VisitChesapeakeVA
Located 15 minutes from Norfolk International Airport (ORF), Chesapeake Conference Center features 39,000 square feet of flexible space. Its 20,000-square-foot ballroom accommodates 2,800 guests for receptions and 1,300 for banquets. The facility anchors Chesapeake’s Greenbrier District, a navigable hub …
