Alexandria’s tourism impact, economic trends, upcoming business openings and more will be unveiled later this month in Visit Alexandria‘s annual meeting.
Alexandria’s tourism bureau will hold its annual meeting at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Road) from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25. Tickets cost $40 for Visit Alexandria members and $95 for non-members.
“Join Visit Alexandria at its biggest event of the year for a recap of the past year and a peek at the year ahead,” Visit Alexandria said in the event listing.
The event will also provide an inside look at the nonprofit’s five-year strategic plan.
According to last year’s annual report from Visit Alexandria:
Visit Alexandria announced Alexandria’s tourism spending from travelers residing more than 50 miles away grew 17.6% to a record $941 million in calendar year 2023, the fifth highest rate in the state out of 133 localities, according to data released by the Commonwealth of Virginia. In Fiscal Year 2024, City of Alexandria consumption tax revenues (sales, meals and lodging) reached a record $86 million, surpassing the previous record set in Fiscal Year 2023 ($81 million) and up 30% over pre-pandemic levels. An estimated 71% of consumption taxes are paid by non-residents, saving the average Alexandria household $822 per year. Record revenue per available room (RevPAR) of $118 and room supply growth increased Alexandria’s total lodging revenues by 9.4% year-over-year, the highest rate amongst Alexandria’s regional competitive set.
