As a member of Visit Alexandria, you have the opportunity to connect and learn from hundreds of business owners across Alexandria. Your membership includes exclusive access to a full calendar of events that enrich your business.
See a list of upcoming events below.
January 14, 2026
New Member Orientation (In-Person)
Join us at ALX Community Waterfront from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to learn more from the Visit Alexandria Membership team about member benefits, the member extranet and optimizing your web listings.
January 2026
AHA Hotelier Meeting, co-hosted by Alexandria Hotel Association
Connect with fellow hotel members to discuss the latest trend data from the Visit Alexandria team, upcoming events, promotional opportunities and more.
February 19, 2026
What’s New 2026
Save the date for February 19, 2026 at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.
One of Visit Alexandria’s three signature annual events, What’s New previews what’s ahead for the destination in 2026. Past highlights have included previewing major events like WorldPride 2026, the unveiling of new marketing campaigns, recognition of newly-opened businesses and more.
March 26, 2026
Navigating Meetings, Tours & Trade Events (In-Person & Virtual)
Join Director of Sales Suzanne Thibeault to discuss how to best leverage the Visit Alexandria sales team for booking large groups in the meetings, tour and trade spaces.
April 2026
Accessibility Educational Session (In-Person)
Did you know that 1 in 4 U.S. adults lives with a disability? Travelers with disabilities comprise a more than $50 billion market, making accessibility not only the right thing to do but a smart business decision. For destinations and businesses that embrace accessibility proactively, it’s an important differentiator and a way to stand out in the market. Join our educational session to learn about Visit Alexandria’s accessible travel initiative, get tips to make your business more inclusive and learn how to benefit from Visit Alexandria’s promotion.
May 13, 2026
New Member Orientation (In-Person)
Join new members to learn more from the Visit Alexandria Membership team about member benefits, the member extranet and optimizing your web listings.
May 2026
Extranet Training & Business Listing Optimization
Join the Visit Alexandria Membership and Marketing teams to learn more about how to utilize the Visit Alexandria extranet. We’ll also discuss how member businesses can update and optimize their listings pages on VisitAlexandria.com.
June 10, 2026
Summer Social (In-Person)
In one of our signature annual events, join other member businesses to connect and celebrate – courtesy of Visit Alexandria!
