Latest News from Fairfax County

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STATEWIDE TOURISM AWARDS ANNOUNCED

(Warrenton, Virginia) April 30, 2019 - The Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (VADMO), an association supporting destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and the development…

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FAIRFAX COUNTY NAMED A "COOL SPOT" FOR SUMMER MEETINGS

GULF SHORES, Ala. (Nov. 16, 2016) — The votes are in! ConventionSouth ’s readers and Facebook fans have selected their top 10 picks for “The South’s Cool Spots For Summer Events.” In late October, ConventionSouth Editors compiled a Facebook ballot with a list of 35 meetings destinations that are well fit for summer meetings as they offer escape from the summer heat. From those 35 “Cool Spots,” including breezy mountain retreats, refreshing rivers and oceanfront resort towns, fans were asked to vote for their top picks…

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DMAI NAMES VISIT FAIRFAX SALES MANAGER AS FUTURE LEADER | "30 Under 30"

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA – June 27, 2016 – Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) has selected Melissa McClure of Visit Fairfax for its renowned “30 Under 30” program. The program focuses on identifying and developing the talent of destination marketing professionals, 30 years of age and under, through increased access and exposure to industry networking and thought leadership…

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VISIT FAIRFAX CEO HONORED BY INDUSTRY AMID STRONG ROI

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA - March 4, 2016 - Tourism is a proven economic driver for Fairfax County, generating $2.85 billion in spending and supporting nearly 30,000 jobs*. Given this established success and the increasing impact of tourism in the Northern Virginia region, Visit Fairfax President & CEO, Barry Biggar, was recently recognized as one of the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing & Revenue Optimization by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)…

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