Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg in front of Bruton Parish Church in spring. The restored town is a major attraction for tourists and meetings of world leaders.
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance will host the 2017 Travel Rally on Friday, May 5, 8:30 am-10:00 am, at Legacy Hall as part of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 7-13), to voice support for the industry and its impact on the Greater Williamsburg region’s economy and the lives of its citizens and visitors. The Alliance asks the community to join in at the rally to kick off the 34th Annual Travel and Tourism Week. Speakers, special guests, prizes, and great information will be on hand.
Keynote speaker will be Rita D. McClenny, President/CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation and travel industry employees representing key businesses in Greater Williamsburg’s hospitality community. Interviews with organizers will be available.
As part of National Travel and Tourism Week 2017, the Alliance will be attending a “Thank the Visitor Day” at the East Coast Gateway Welcome Center on May 12 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm with partnering Coastal Virginia Chamber & Visitor Bureaus.
About the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance
The mission of the GWCTA is to advocate, collaborate, and create networking opportunities so that new businesses can emerge and existing businesses can grow and prosper, while promoting our region as a premier year-round travel destination.