Meetings and Groups
Fairfax County is an ideal place to hold a business meeting, annual convention or to bring a group tour. Our proximity to Washington, D.C., as well as the county's own attractions, makes us the best value in the region. Start with the convenience of our central location between Washington Dulles International Airport and Reagan Washington National Airport. Add in our over 16,000 hotel rooms free parking at most hotels, the best shopping south of Manhattan, and hundreds of dining, entertainment, and recreation options, including eight public golf courses.
Fairfax County contains the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Located on the grounds of Washington Dulles International Airport, the museum houses such truly unique aircraft as the Space Shuttle Enterprise and the SR-71 Blackbird. More than 3 million people tour the museum each year. It is a "must see" for meeting attendees and group tours.
Meetings and Conventions
Fairfax County is a convenient and affordable location for your next meeting or convention. With a room tax of only 11 percent, a food tax of 5 percent, and free parking nearly everywhere, Fairfax County is the right place at the right price.
Hotels throughout the county can host small meetings with rates to fit any budget. Larger meetings of more than 1,000 people can be held in one of the county's 18 convention hotels. A number of unique meeting places for off-site events are available, including secluded retreats and historic homes.
In addition to hotels, the Dulles Expo and Convention Center is located just six miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. The facility features 210,000 square feet of exhibit space and more than 3,000 parking spaces. A 233-room hotel is located next door to the Dulles Expo Center.
For further details on how we can assist you in bringing your meeting or convention to Fairfax County, or to receive your copy of the Fairfax County Travel Planner, just call us and speak with either Dean Miller or Kathryn Folstein, our National Sales Managers. Dean can be reached at 703-752-9509; Kathryn's number is 703-752-9505. Dean and Kathryn will be delighted to assist your group with site selection, hotel options, and suggestions for special events. You can also e-mail Dean at dmiller@fxva.com, and Kathryn at kfolstein@fxva.com.
Arranging a Group Tour
Fairfax County is a convenient and affordable location for group tours with reasonable room rates, a wide variety of food and beverage options and free parking at most hotels.
Our 88 hotels offer more than 14,600 hotel rooms in a wide range of accommodations for groups of any size. Fairfax County's proximity to Washington, D.C. and the National Capital's impressive monuments and museums makes us an ideal location for group tours or reunions. There is free and ample bus parking at most hotels in the county.
For further details on how we can assist you in bringing a tour to Fairfax County, including a list of receptive operators and destination management companies, just contact L. Kathy Pelino, National Sales Manager, at (703) 752-9513 or email her at lkpelino@fxva.com..
