5/6/2024

Good Day!

After carefully reviewing all the proposals received for our upcoming 2025 events, we are thrilled to announce that the Board of Directors has chosen the hosts for our 2025 Marketplace and 2025 Annual Conference. 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the destination marketing organization members who put forward their proposals for consideration. 

Marketplace - March 24-25, 2025

The 2025 Marketplace will be hosted by Discover Lancaster at Spooky Nook in Manheim, PA on Tuesday, March 25.

The educational session, networking reception, Board of Director's meeting, and setup will all occur the day before, Monday March 24.

Annual Conference - June 16-19, 2025

The 2025 Annual Conference will be hosted by Visit Richmond in Glen Allen, VA!

While we will be experiencing the area with FAMS, Dine-Around Night and Opening & Closing venues at area partners, the meetings will be held at Virginia Crossings. Virginia Crossings is a AAA three-diamond resort that rests on 20 acres of open green space, with a campus featuring colonial architecture and luxurious landscaping. Just 10 miles north of Richmond and 20 minutes from Richmond International Airport, Virginia Crossings welcomes guests into a unique setting of incomparable service.

Please note our conference starts on a Monday vs. Sunday so Father's Day can be enjoyed with family and friends.

We look forward to working with Toni Bastian and the talented team at Visit Richmond to create a memorable experience.

We are also accepting bids to host our 2026 events. If interested, please visit our 2026 event pages for a copy of the bid specs:

• 2026 Marketplace
• 2026 Annual Conference

Deadline is January 1, 2025.

Thank you,