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  As an individual business, can you constantly monitor legislation affecting your business, effectively influence government actions, rules and regulations, adequately convey the needs and wishes of your business to various governmental agencies and other groups, take time to assist in the development of state marketing programs and activities, and properly educate and train your employees to improve their job efficiency and your bottom line?
If the answer to any of these questions is "NO", then you need to belong to the West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association.Know what’s happening in your industry. WVHTA invites you to join today.
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Sales and traffic levels softened; Operators are more optimistic about sales and the economy(Washington, DC) Restaurant industry performance softened in August, as the National Restaurant Association’s comprehensive index of restaurant ...
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Recently, the U.S. Travel Association released a study conducted by
Oxford Economics, a worldwide renowned provider of economic analysis
forecasts and consulting advice. The study is called “The Oxford
Economics Study: The ROI ...
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Occupancy WV – Down 6.9%Occupancy US – Down 9.9% Daily Rate WV – Down 6.9%Daily Rate US – Down 10.1% Revenue per Available Room WV – Down 13.4%Revenue per Available Room US ...
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LEWISBURG,
W.Va.--Three-card poker, a "Nothing But Net" 44-ounce steak and the
largest public collection of Jerry West memorabilia are part of two
additions The Greenbrier resort hopes to open this week.
Tavern Casino, the ...
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Monday, September 28th, 2009 10:00am - 11:00amPresented by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Internal Revenue ServiceTopics Include:• Witholding Tax Adjustments for the "Making Work Pay Credit"• Work Opportunity Tax ...
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With the new school year underway and the increasing media coverage of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and the upcoming flu season, we wanted to remind you of the information and ...
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In an effort to sustain funding for future projects and ensure the state and tourism industry members get the greatest return on investment with the funds available, the Tourism Commission ...
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39.1 million to take to roads, skies this year, down 13.3 percent from ’08- Americans will cut their Labor Day holiday travel plans
dramatically this year to save money in a ...
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Rockefeller Statement on President's Signing of the Travel Promotion Act into Law |
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03/04/2010 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 4, 2010) - Senator Jay Rockefeller, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, made the following statement today as President Obama signed the Travel Promotion Act into law - an Act that was originally passed by the Senate Commerce Committee.
"Today's signing of the Travel Promotion Act into law is very exciting for West Virginia and will go a long way to increase travel and tourism - helping city and community economies across the state," said Rockefeller. "As Governor and now as Senator, I have always appreciated the need to promote and develop West Virginia's rich tourism industry - from our world-class whitewater rafting and snow skiing and tubing, to our beautiful golf courses and culturally diverse festivals.
"While the economy has seen hard times, I believe this legislation is a great next step in boosting the number of visitors coming to our gorgeous state. West Virginians are the best hosts in the world - and I invite all travelers to see what West Virginia has to offer."
Betty Carver, Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Tourism, also weighed in on the importance of the law by saying: "The West Virginia tourism industry is extremely pleased with the enactment of this bill into law. With strong support from Senator Rockefeller, the establishment of this public-private partnership will permit us to promote West Virginia and the U.S. internationally, which will result in job creation and additional tax revenues.
"West Virginia's tourism industry contributes $4.38 billion to the state's economy and employs 44,000 people. We look forward to working with Senator Rockefeller and his staff to further develop the industry and to reach tourism's economic potential." |
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Announcing the Winners of the 2010 Hospitality Cup |
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03/05/2010 |
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Management
1st Buckhannon-Upshur High School
2nd Mason Career & Technical Center
3rd Putnam Career & Technical Center
Culinary
1st Greenbrier East High School
2nd Buckhannon-Upshur High School
3rd St Albans High School
Congratulations to each of you!
After surmounting enormous obstacles weather related problems, thirteen teams participated in the 2010 Hospitality Cup. WV HEAT extends congratulations to each of the teams. They performed with extraordinary grace and skill. This year’s competing teams included two first time entrants, as well. Hearty congratulations to each team member, the educators, and the mentors! Well done!
Boone Career Center Bob Milam
Buckhannon-Upshur High School Christie Lybarger
Calhoun-Gilmer Career & Technical Center Annette Benson (first time entry)
Greenbrier East High School Phyllis Harbert
James Rumsey Technical Institute Stephen Brown (first time entry)
John Marshall High School Susie Cubick
Marion Technical Center Diana Kincell
Mason Career & Technical Center Jackie Anderson
Mingo Career Center Daniel Sizemore
Putnam Career & Technical Center Joy Dalton
St Albans High School Joey Halstead
Wheeling Park High School Stephanie Bugaj
Wood County Vocational Technical Center Barbara Boardman
Best of luck to Buckhannon-Upshur and Greenbrier East as they represent West Virginia in the National ProStart Invitational in Overland Park, Kansas in April. |
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