VISIT FAIRFAX AND REUNIONS MAGAZINE PRESENT 2ND ANNUAL FAMILY REUNION WORKSHOP ON FEBRUARY 20TH

Edith Wagner, Editor-in-Chief of Reunions Magazine, to Give Keynote During Free One-Day Event

Fairfax County, VA - January 27, 2010 - Are you in charge of planning your family's reunion? If so, you won't want to miss Visit Fairfax's second annual Family Reunion Workshop on Saturday, February 20th at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner. Co-hosted by Reunions Magazine, the complimentary workshop will feature a presentation by Editor-in-Chief Edith Wagner, as well as helpful tips in planning the ultimate family reunion.

"This workshop is designed in such a way that each participant can walk away with a wealth of knowledge, including new contacts and the tools they need to plan a fabulous reunion for family and friends in Fairfax County, Virginia," says Dean Miller, National Sales Manager for Visit Fairfax.

The all-day event, which begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Premiere hotel (8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182), will offer participants access to family-reunion experts who will provide meaningful, useful information on the planning process, activities to add to the event, how to negotiate rates and contracts with vendors, and much more. A variety of vendors and sales representatives, including hotels, transportation companies, attractions, caterers, and even t-shirt designers, also will be on-hand to speak with attendees to start the planning process. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees.

At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to take a complimentary tour of George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, if they desire (complimentary transportation will be provided).

To participate in this free workshop, attendees must register in advance by emailing Visit Fairfax's Dean Miller at dmiller@fxva.com.

Visit Fairfax is the official tourism organization for Fairfax County, Virginia. Charged with destination marketing and tourism promotion, it is directed by many of the County's top tourism and hospitality leaders. For more information, please visit www.fxva.com.

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