So far we've trained over 500 Fairfax County Ambassadors. Join this elite group so that you can offer the BEST service to your customers and entice potential clients to our fabulous destination.
The Visit Fairfax 2-hour interactive training is FREE. The Ambassador Program:
- teaches Ambassadors about many of the sites and attractions located in the County and the region and how to use Visit Fairfax resources - www.FXVA.com and the Visitors Guide
- offers a wealth of information to sales managers for proposal preparation
- provides networking ideas and experiences which foster camaraderie in the Fairfax County hospitality community
- introduces customer service tips so that Ambassadors can offer exceptional service to their customers that exceed expectations
Ambassadors participate in educational, yet fun activities to reinforce their learning. During this exciting session, Ambassadors are "tipped" with FX Bucks (play money) and gifts from attractions for their class participation. At the end of the training, they receive an Ambassador pin and a Visit Fairfax "passport" which encourages them to visit county attractions and introduce themselves as an Ambassador representing your organization and the County.
Who should attend? Fairfax County hotel, attraction and restaurant employees and managers who have contact with customers or potential clients.
Can I host a session? YES! We would love to hold a future session at your site. We have been fortunate to have had numerous hotels and attractions host our training. All you need to do is the following:
- Identify at least 10 staff from your organization to attend. We'll invite others and will limit it to no more than 30 people. Usually we have less than 20.
- Provide a conference room with table rounds and internet access.
- Provide a light snack.
- Email Sue Porter, Director of Visitor Services, sporter@fxva.com to discuss a convenient date.
Can I contribute some promotional items that highlight my site or attraction? Absolutely! We give away several promotional items during each class and could definitely use some small items to reward our new Ambassadors for their participation in the class. Email Sue Porter, Director of Visitor Services, sporter@fxva.com
Sign Up Now! Here's Why in the Words of New Ambassadors:
"Inspiring and fun--lots of good material!"
- Barb B.
"There is so much more available than you know to enhance your visit.Virginia is for lovers, just check out Fairfax County and see why!"
- Eddie E.
"The more you have, the more you give out!"
- Mahvesh H.
"This time has been engaging, insightful and inspirational. We had fun and learned more about where we live and work--we can visit these places, too!"
- Jessica
