6th Annual

Celebrate Tourism Summit

Presented by

August 5, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Wytheville Meeting Center

333 Community Blvd, Wytheville

Free to Attend

What is included?

  • Buffet Lunch
  • Live Presentations from Industry Experts
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Discover Tools and Sponsors To Elevate Your Tourism Strategy
  • Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards

August 4: Pre–Summit Social

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Red Stag Restaurant & Bier Garten at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater

170 Malin Drive, Wytheville, VA 24382

https://www.wohlfahrthaus.com/the-matterhorn-restaurant

We invite all summit attendees to join us on Monday, August 4 th for the Pre-Summit Mix and Mingle at The Red Stag Restaurant & Bier Garten, located at Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre. This is a free event that will include light fare and select beverages with a cash bar also available. We hope you will join us the evening before the summit for a casual evening of networking, socializing, and catching up with colleagues from throughout the region. The Mix and Mingle event is free to attend but please register via the Eventbrite link.

Hotel Information

Planning to arrive early for the Celebrate Tourism Summit?   

Our host hotel is the Bolling Wilson Hotel, a boutique hotel in Downtown Wytheville—just steps from Main Street.

Book your stay
Call (276) 223-2333 and mention “Tourism Summit” to reserve your room at the group rate.

Hotel Info
Bolling Wilson Hotel
170 E Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382 

 

CELEBRATING THE OUTSTANDING WORK IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

Presented by Friends of Southwest Virginia

About the Awards

In recognition of the outstanding work and contributions in advancing the Southwest Virginia Tourism Industry, Friends of Southwest Virginia is pleased to announce the 2025 Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards.  With categories reflecting tourism marketing, visitor services, events, and leadership within the industry, the Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards celebrate the tourism achievements throughout the region.

Timeline

2025 Timeline
Awards Nominations are Closed
Awards: August 5, 2025

Main Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors