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7th Annual

Celebrate Tourism Summit

Presented by

August 4, 2026

8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Wytheville Meeting Center

333 Community Blvd, Wytheville

Free to Attend

Registration deadline for the Celebrate Tourism Summit is July 28, 2026.

Register

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

Hotel Information

For those Celebrate Tourism Summit attendees planning to arrive on Monday, August 3rd, the host hotel for the summit is the Bolling Wilson Hotel.

The Bolling Wilson Hotel is a unique upscale lodging experience in Downtown Wytheville, Virginia, this award-winning boutique hotel is just steps away from Main Street.

Book your stay
Please make reservations by phone and mention the code “Tourism Summit” to access the reserved room block. (276) 223-2333

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

https://bollingwilsonhotel.com/

August 3: Pre-Summit Mix & Mingle

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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 3rd from 5-8pm 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.

CELEBRATING THE OUTSTANDING WORK IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

Presented by Friends of Southwest Virginia

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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 2026 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.