The Virginia Beach Hotel Association
Property Members
Top Reasons to join the VBHA as a Property Member
Let your voice be heard Your voice is being heard and has a presence in legislative decisions that impact the Virginia Beach market. This includes VBHA representation with local, state, and federal officials and partnering with the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitor Bureau (VB CVB). The VBHA collaborates with other associations and business organizations to advocate for the tourism industry. The VBHA has established the Virginia Beach Hospitality PAC which allows for the endorsement of local and state candidates that support the industry. The VBHA has a strong presence at the state level and works closely with the VRLTA to communicate, educate, and continues to be a voice for our hospitality community. In addition to working statewide, representation on Resort Advisory Committees and Advertising Advisory Committee allow for powerful voices in the community and decision-making process.
Supporting the Community
VBHA supports and works with local community partners including Adopt-a-Muster, the VBPD and VBPS programs.
Promotional Purchasing Offer
Worth Hospitality has partnered with VBHA to offer properties the ability to purchase printing and promotional items via an exclusive link provided for volume purchasing opportunities. Enjoy working with a local vendor for simple, fast, easy ordering, and high-volume discounts for all your needs. Take advantage of this exclusive benefit for any items you are ordering while supporting the VBHA.
Free job listing platform
The VBHA website offers a section under “About Us” for you to post your job openings on our website under the link virginiabeachhotelassociation.com/find-a-virginia-beach-hotel-job.
Network
Meeting other hoteliers in Virginia Beach allows us to offer support, resources, and share best practices. Keep it LOCAL by meeting other Hampton Roads business partners and utilizing the Associate Members for your hotel business needs. Enjoy networking at the VBHA General Membership meetings, educational seminars, social events and connect at our annual FUN Reverse Raffle and Coastal VA Hospitality Expo!
Resources available at VBHA & Access to Valuable Information
Stay informed of local activities and entertainment and offer reduced Holiday Lights at the Beach ticket prices to your guests. Important data is relayed, exclusively to our VBHA Members, in our Weekly Announcements. Knowledge is power; thus, critical time sensitive data is communicated to our members regularly.
Market Exposure via the VBHA website and the highly successful VBHA digital newsletter and other marketing initiatives. Keep abreast of Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and Virginia Restaurant Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA). VBHA also works closely with VB CVB on marketing campaigns, M&C projects, Sports marketing and tourism updates.
Complimentary subscription
To Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVa BIZ Magazine
Associate Members
Top Reasons to join the VBHA as an Associate Member
Network with Virginia Beach hoteliers and fellow Associate Members. Meeting tourism stakeholders in Virginia Beach allows us to offer support, resources, share best practices and create job opportunities. Attend VBHA general meetings for networking and information sharing of important and relevant information.
Annual Associate Member Expo provides a great opportunity for you to gain access to top decision makers in our local area and region. Vendor Booth Early Bird and special rates EXCLUSIVELY for VBHA Associate Members! Highlighting the vendors participating in the event is our key focus along with growing the audience of attendees each year. Rates for the 2026 Expo will remain the same as 2025 for Associate Members.
Marketing exposure for your company on virginiabeachhotelassociation.com with unique search engine capabilities and direct link to your company/business.
*Promotional purchasing offering
Worth Hospitality has partnered with VBHA to offer all associate members the ability to purchase printing promotional items via an exclusive link provided for volume purchasing opportunities. Enjoy working with a local vendor for simple, fast, easy ordering, and high-volume discounts for all your needs. Worth Hospitality works individually and confidentiality with each member to meet and exceed expectations. Take advantage of this exclusive benefit for any items you are ordering while supporting the VBHA.
Resources available at VBHA
Stay informed of local activities and events and offer reduced Holiday Lights at the Beach ticket prices to your employees and clients. Receive access to the Property Members’ contact data and business discounts. Remain connected with city officials on important issues to include safety and venue development throughout Virginia Beach.
Free job listing platform
The VBHA website offers a section under “About Us” for you to post your job openings on our website under the link virginiabeachhotelassociation.com/find-a-virginia-beach-hotel-job
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Have a presence in legislative decisions that impact the Virginia Beach market. This includes representation with local and state officials and partnering with the CVB and Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association. The VBHA has established the VB Hospitality PAC, which allows for endorsement of local and state candidates.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Co-sponsor educational/informational and networking sessions offered to VBHA members for featured exposure and networking opportunities.
Complimentary Subscription
To Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVa BIZ Magazine.