Loudoun Tourism Industry

12/04/2024

Be sure to stop by Visit Loudoun today from 11-3 for our Holiday Open House! Great food, friends and fun! See you there!

11/26/2024

Grateful for these amazing sponsors donating to the Visit Loudoun Holiday Open House next week! Thank you in advance for your incredible support and generosity.

The Open House will be on Wednesday, December 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Visit Loudoun office. Connect with industry colleagues, enjoy a spin on the Holiday Trivia Wheel and savor delicious food and holiday treats.

Please let us know if you can attend: http://loudoun.simpleviewcrm.com/webapi/rsvp/v2/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=220

In the spirit of the season, we will collect for Loudoun Hunger Relief which has a specific need for cereal and toiletry items.

11/15/2024

We are delighted to invite you to the annual Visit Loudoun Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Visit Loudoun office. Connect with industry colleagues, enjoy a spin on the Holiday Trivia Wheel and savor delicious food and holiday treats.
Please let us know if you can attend:
http://loudoun.simpleviewcrm.com/webapi/rsvp/v2/...

In the spirit of the season, we will collect for Loudoun Hunger Relief, which has a specific need for cereal and toiletry items. If you are an accommodations partner, the hotel-size shower supplies and lotions are always much appreciated.
Special thanks to all our Open House sponsors for making this such a festive event!

11/12/2024

Registration is open for the Arc of Loudoun’s You Belong Here Disability Awareness and Accessibility Training!

This training will help businesses and their staff realize, understand and address the barriers people with all types of disabilities may face when they try to shop, stay or work at those businesses, and help businesses understand how people with disabilities might look for when finding and choosing a place to visit, shop or work.

When you complete the training you will receive a You Belong Here certification, valid for a year, and reference materials to take back to work for a refresher on the training any time.

The training is offered by The Arc of Loudoun. The Arc of Loudoun's mission is to advocate for, educate, serve and support people with disabilities. The Arc of Loudoun is committed to a just, equitable world for people with disabilities.

Below are the upcoming classes and locations:

Thursday, November 14, 3-5pm at the Rust Library, Conference Room B (380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA 20176)

Monday, November 18, 9:30-11:30am at the Ashburn Library, Conference Room A (43316 Hay Rd, Ashburn, Virginia 20147

Tuesday, November 19, 10am-12pm at the Purcellville Library Carruthers Room (220 E Main St, Purcellville, VA 20132)

Costs for these classes is $25 per person.

To register:

The Arc of Loudoun’s You Belong Here Disability Awareness and Accessibility Training will help businesses and their staff realize, understand and address the barriers people with all types of disabilities may face when they try to shop, stay or work at those businesses, and help businesses underst...

10/31/2024

We are delighted to invite you to the annual Visit Loudoun Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Visit Loudoun office. Connect with industry colleagues, enjoy a spin on the Holiday Trivia Wheel and savor delicious food and holiday treats.

Please let us know if you can attend: http://loudoun.simpleviewcrm.com/webapi/rsvp/v2/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=220

In the spirit of the season, we will collect for Loudoun Hunger Relief, which has a specific need for cereal and toiletry items. If you are an accommodations partner, the hotel-size shower supplies and lotions are always much appreciated.

Special thanks to all our Open House sponsors for making this such a festive event: Buffalo Wing Factory, Fleur de Cuisine, Ford’s Wicked Catering, Bear Chase Brewing Company, Hillsboro Preservation Association, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Kalero Vineyard, Danielle Towle Photography, Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg, Walsh Family Wine, Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Leesburg, Tuscarora Mill, South Street Under, 868 Estate Vineyards, Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn, Rick’s Flowers, StageCoach Theatre Company, Catoctin Creek Distillery, Williams Gap Vineyard, O’Malley’s Pub, Segra Field, West End Wine Bar & Pub, Loco Kitchen Catering, Monk’s BBQ, Katie Barchas Wilson, Second Nature Coffee Co. and Willowcroft Farm Vineyards.

09/18/2024

The WETA local travel and adventure series Get Out of Town visits Middleburg, Virginia, the “Nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital.” Mother-daughter hosts Laurita & Lauren Portee experience the essence of horse and wine country. From the iconic Spring Races to wine blending at the Boxwood Estate Winery, the hosts engage in the community's intimate southern atmosphere. They stay at the Salamander Middleburg and the historic Red Fox Inn and enjoy delicious meals at local favorite Thaiverse and seafood staple King Street Oyster Bar.

Tune in to Get Out of Town - Middleburg on Monday, September 30 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS, 8 p.m. on WETA Metro; and stream on the PBS App and at weta.org.

08/30/2024

Don't miss Visit Loudoun's annual Lodging Outlook Forum September 10 from 8:30–11:30 a.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites Washington Dulles Airport. The forum is for hotel and B&B owners, management companies, executives, general managers, revenue managers and directors of sales who wish to learn about:

Business development updates
News about Dulles and Metro
Dulles Town Center general updates
Integrated Signage Program
Hotel performance trends and forecast
Upcoming marketing campaigns and opportunities

Register by September 6.
https://loudoun.simpleviewcrm.com/webapi/rsvp/v2/?action=registrationForm&eventid=210&sessionuuid=

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08/13/2024

Loudoun is in the running for the best place to visit this fall! Whether you love cozy wineries or scenic hikes, show your love and vote for Loudoun as the best place to visit this upcoming season 🍂🎃

Loudoun County, Virginia: Vote for your favorite place to visit for fall!!

07/31/2024

The votes are in and Loudoun won 4th best wine region in the country! Thanks to everyone who supported our thriving wine region, which marks its 40th anniversary in 2024. Celebrate this milestone year and support some of Loudoun’s 50-plus wineries. For more information on wineries, restaurants, places to stay and more, head to visitloudoun.org. Click below for the list of winners.

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-wine-region-2024/

These 10 wine regions, voted by our readers as the best in the U.S, will make you fall in love with wine all over again.

07/24/2024

🌟 Exciting News from Visit Loudoun! 🌟

We're thrilled to share that our latest Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) class took place at the picturesque Good Spirit Farm winery in Round Hill. It was an unforgettable session with stunning vineyard views that truly set the scene for learning and networking.

To add to the fun, we capped off the day with an exceptional wine tasting to celebrate our newest CTAs! 🍷🎉

Did you know? Over 365 individuals have become CTAs in Loudoun, making a significant impact on our vibrant tourism and hospitality industry. Join this dynamic community and enhance your knowledge about our beautiful county!

For more details or to register for an upcoming class, go to: https://www.visitloudoun.org/cta/

07/01/2024

🌟 Vote Loudoun for Best Wine Region! 🌟

Loudoun has been nominated for "Best Wine Region" in the 2024 USA Today 10Best competition! Nominated by wine experts, Loudoun, also known as DC's Wine Country®, stands out for its small-batch, high-quality winemaking, picturesque landscape and rich soil. This combination fosters a variety of grapes that produce complex and elegant wines, earning the region national acclaim.

🍇 How to Vote:
Visit the official voting page: https://10best.usatoday.com/.../best-wine-region-2024/
Select "Loudoun" from the list.
Submit your vote!

🗓️ Voting closes on Monday, July 22 at noon. You can vote once per day until the competition ends. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, July 31. Let's show everyone why Loudoun is the ultimate wine destination!

Cheers to Loudoun Wine!

06/24/2024

🌟 Vote Loudoun for Best Wine Region! 🌟

Loudoun has been nominated for "Best Wine Region" in the 2024 USA Today 10Best competition! Nominated by wine experts, Loudoun, also known as DC's Wine Country®, stands out for its small-batch, high-quality winemaking, picturesque landscape and rich soil. This combination fosters a variety of grapes that produce complex and elegant wines, earning the region national acclaim.

🍇 How to Vote:

1. Visit the official voting page: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-wine-region-2024/
2. Select "Loudoun" from the list.
3. Submit your vote!

🗓️ Voting closes on Monday, July 22 at noon. You can vote once per day until the competition ends. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, July 31. Let's show everyone why Loudoun is the ultimate wine destination!

Cheers to Loudoun wine! 🍷

06/03/2024

Loudoun’s Tourism & Hospitality Networking Event

You are invited to Visit Loudoun’s Industry Networking Event at Loudoun's new brewery, Lark Brewing Co., on June 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a craft beverage while nurturing partnerships and learning more about our programs, opportunities and upcoming events.

RSVP for this free event: https://loudoun.simpleviewcrm.com/webapi/rsvp/v2/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=212

05/15/2024

The Loudoun Tourism Industry is invited to join the Middleburg Barn to watch the reunion episode of "Farmer Wants a Wife", a Fox Entertainment TV show featuring The Middleburg Barn! The cast and crew filmed this episode on site at the Middleburg Barn last December.

Light snacks and a wine tasting will be offered. Western wear encouraged!

Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
The Middleburg Barn
23320 Foxchase Lane
Middleburg, Virginia 20117

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03/12/2024

The moment you have all been waiting for! We can't wait to see you all at Segra Field on Saturday!

⚽ Loudoun United FC vs North Carolina FC
📆 Kickoff: Saturday, March 16th - 3:45PM
🏟️ Segra Field
📺 DC News Now
🎟️ Buy Home Opener Tickets Here:
https://hubs.ly/Q02nX_7r0

03/06/2024

The Academies of Loudoun will be hosting the Career & Apprenticeship Fair on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 6-8pm at the Academies of Loudoun- 42075 Loudoun Academy Drive, Leesburg, VA. We would like to invite you to be a vendor and join us for a night of networking and making connections with all LCPS high school students in grades 9-12 entering the workforce. The Career & Apprenticeship Fair is a great opportunity for businesses who are seeking interns, apprentices, part-time employees, full-time employees, etc. It is free to sign up and accepted vendors will have a 6x2ft table display and table signage provided at the event. Registration is currently open and will close on March 15th. Space is limited to 100 spots- our goal is to offer representation in a variety of career and industry areas (please see Career & Industry Focus pdf) as well as provide internship and apprenticeship opportunities. Dinner and refreshments will be provided to all vendors prior to the event. Final details and information will be communicated one week prior to the event.

If you are interested in participating and would like to sign up or have any questions, please contact [email protected] or (571)252-1980. Notifications of accepted vendors will be sent out no later than March 22nd. Please see the link below for more information and to sign up.

Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

03/04/2024

Visit Loudoun is calling for nominations for its Annual Tourism Awards Program, which showcases the work, service, creativity and contributions of individuals and organizations in the tourism industry.

Individuals who work in the industry are invited to nominate candidates for excellence during the 2023 calendar year in the following award categories:

Tourism Manager of the Year
Loudoun Certified Tourism Ambassador of the Year
Diversity in Travel
Tourism Event of the Year
Community Event of the Year
Tourism Marketing Promotion/PR Campaign of the Year
"Front-of-the-House" Tourism Employee of the Year
"Back-of-House Hero" Tourism Employee of the Year
New Tourism Business of the Year
Judy Patterson Tourism Award

Visit Loudoun accepts nominations on an on-going basis; the deadline to submit nominations is March 8, 2024.

All entries must be for individuals, organizations or programs that recognize accomplishments for activities that occurred or were completed during the 2023 calendar year. Programs that were launched in 2023 that are on-going and do not yet have results or accomplishments should wait until the 2024 awards.

The Visit Loudoun Annual Meeting & Tourism Awards  May 9, 2024 11am - 2pm Stone Tower Winery   Tourism Award Categories & Nomination Forms Submit your completed entry along with any & all supporting materials and photos, by the deadline of March 8, 2024.  We suggest that you contact Visit Lo...