VA Hotel Revenues Continued to Improve Last Week

“However, Hampton Roads continues to fare well when compared nationally. It continues to hold on to the highest occupancy rates among the nation’s top 25 markets, with 60.6% occupancy last week and 64.2% occupancy since the week of June 21. Its RevPAR level held on at third place in the nation last week at $65.93, behind San Diego and Los Angeles.”

https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/va-hotel-revenues-continued-to-improve-last-week/ 

Nominations needed: Jim Ricketts Award for DMO/CVB Employee of the Year Award

Submit a nomination for DMO./CVB Employee of the Year Award! Here’s the link: http://ordinaryawards.com/nominations/

 

TRAVEL –  Open to all Virginia Attractions, Destinations, DMOs/CVBs, campgrounds, etc.


Attraction of the Year Award – For contributions to Virginia’s tourism industry—by implementing innovative ideas and/or demonstrating passion for enhancing travel to its community. 


Charlie Buser Award for Attraction Employee of the Year Award – Recognizing an individual for his/her extraordinary contributions and commitment to his/her community and attraction–and its guests. Named for Charlie Buser who set the highest of standards in dedication and love of this industry. 


Jim Ricketts Award for DMO/CVB Employee of the Year Award –  Recognizing an individual for his/her extraordinary contributions to Virginia’s tourism industry and his/her region’s visitors.

Tourism on the Road

Jim Coggin recently attended the Select Travel Conference in French Lick, IN. Select Travel is made up of Bank Club and Affinity Club Directors from across the United States. Social Distancing standards were in place to insure a safe environment for all attendees, including daily temperature checks.