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Events and Happenings

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Alexandria, VA Offers $12,000 Holiday Giveaway; Affordable Entertainment and Gift Ideas
(11/20/2008)
Alexandria, Virginia, is the ultimate holiday getaway destination offering affordable-and many free-entertainment options, easy gift giving ideas within your budget and the chance to win one of 12 holiday prize packages.

Industry News

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Alexandria's Visitors Contribute $20 Million to City's Tax Base
(9/25/2008)
Total visitor spending in Alexandria topped $584 million during calendar year 2007, generating $19.5 million in City taxes and supporting 5,600 jobs with payroll over $101 million. Despite a national slowdown in tourism, visitor spending in Alexandria rose 3.84 percent compared to 2006.
International Tourism Expert Adam Sacks Keynotes ACVA Membership Meeting
(9/9/2008)
International tourism expert Adam Sacks, Founder and Managing Director of Tourism Economics, will keynote the Annual Membership Meeting and Reception hosted by the Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association at the Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria on September 25, 4 - 7 p.m.
Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association Names New Governors to its Board
(7/9/2008)
The Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association (ACVA) has named two new members to its Board of Governors. Bill Connors, Executive Director and COO for the National Business Travel Association, based in Alexandria, and Troy Clayton, Owner and Chef of Old Town's Geranio Ristorante, were presented by the ACVA Board to the Alexandria City Council who approved their nomination to serve on the ACVA Board.
Alexandria, Virginia, to Contribute to Tourism Scholarship Fund
(5/7/2008)
Proceeds from sale of motorcoach parking permits will benefit American Bus Association Foundation
Beginning in May 2008, the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (ACVA) will allocate a portion of the proceeds from motorcoach parking permits for an annual donation to the American Bus Association Foundation scholarship fund.
VisitAlexandriaVa.com adds Travelocity Booking Engine
(4/28/2008)
Search for hotels, car rentals, flights and tickets in Alexandria in one location
The Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (ACVA) announced today a collaboration with the online travel company Travelocity and has added the booking engine to http://visitalexandriava.com/

Meetings and Groups

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The Dining Revolution in Alexandria, Virginia Benefits Meeting Travel
(4/10/2008)
The historic seaport is focused on food as it bustles with vibrant culinary creations from the industry's top chefs.
Alexandria, Virginia's Hotel Industry is Poised for New Business
(11/6/2007)
With over $180 million being invested in new hotel properties and upgrades of existing properties, Alexandria's hospitality and meetings industry has positioned itself to accommodate larger meetings offering sophisticated technologies and luxury amenities.
Alexandria Expands Convenient Motorcoach Parking Program
(10/26/2007)
A favorite destination for motorcoach tours, Alexandria's historic Old Town has expanded its convenient parking program for motorcoaches to ease the challenge of where to park in this picturesque destination, both day and night.

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