May 1, 2026
VisitAlexandriaVA.com/Meetings; @AlexandriaVA
Located on the Potomac River waterfront and home to America’s third-oldest historic district, Alexandria offers a diverse mix of hotel brands and more than 130,000 square feet of meeting space.
“Alexandria is an ideal destination for boutique-sized meetings,” says Andrew Postal, director of communications for …
March 30, 2026
Visit Alexandria has expanded its new “Unlock Your Story” destination marketing campaign to include a meetings-focused strategy to attract planners and conference attendees to the northern Virginia city.
March 16, 2026
A new boutique hotel is opening its door today as part of a major mixed-use development along the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
December 3, 2025
Visit Fairfax announced today that longtime national sales manager Dean Miller will retire at the end of the year, closing out a two-decade tenure with the organization and a 35-year career in Fairfax County’s hospitality industry.
July 14, 2025
Richmond local Tia Wood will be joining the Hilton Richmond Downtown team as its new executive chef. She brings more than a decade of experience to the hotel’s dining program and cocktail bar and lounge, Gather & Hem.
May 20, 2025
An EF3 tornado hit Kentucky on Friday, May 16, killing at least 19 people as of this morning—most of them in southeastern Laurel County, damaging hundreds of homes and vehicles, and leaving many homeless, according to an update from the governor’s office.
October 7, 2024
Fairfax County, Va., is where all the lines intersect for meeting planners. With the nation’s capital at our doorstep; two major airports and the Washington Metrorail system; and an incredible collection of three- and four-star meeting hotels, Fairfax County checks all the boxes on every planner’s must-have checklist: desirability, accessibility, and affordability.
June 7, 2024
The Hampton Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking to create a new identity for the area around the city’s convention center, Hampton Roads Convention Center.
April 8, 2024
As business travel steadily returns to pre-pandemic levels, convention centers are leveling up their wow factor to attract conventions, event planners, and business travelers.
April 3, 2024
Elevating a meeting or conference to new heights requires more than just agreeable agendas and well-versed presentations; it demands an infusion of luxury, uniqueness, and cultural immersion.
