2025 ESVA Tourism Summit

2025 Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Summit

Rescheduled to March 12th, 2025

The Chincoteague Center | March 12th, 2025

10am to 4pm

Registration opens at 9am

Networking Reception from 4pm to 5pm

2025 is a year of change and great opportunities in the travel industry. How will you reach travelers in this new year?

Connect with your fellow businesses and industry leaders, be inspired by travel experts, and get the latest information from tourism professionals at our 2025 ESVA Tourism Summit!

Meet our keynote speaker, Christine Trippi

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Christine Trippi, renowned author of “Yes Is the Answer” and founder of The Wise Pineapple, boasts a career spanning over 35 fruitful years of leadership in award-winning hotel teams across select, full, and resort properties. Recognized as one of the most influential figures in hospitality by the International Hospitality Institute, her Yes Is the Answer program ranks #2 worldwide by Global Gurus. With boundless energy and a passion for leadership, Christine is on a relentless mission to change the world, one YES at a time.

Christine has been awarded:

Diamond & General Manager of the Year, Courtyard by Marriott
Hotel of the Year, Marriott International
Best Place to Work, KeyLime Cove Water Resort
Yes Is the Answer was ranked #1 New Release for Hospitality on Amazon
2020 -2023 Global Guru for Hospitality
2020-2023 Global Guru ranked #2 for Best Training Program
2020 – 2023 100 Most Powerful People in Hospitality, International Hospitality

In the afternoon, continue your learning with our breakout sessions!

Workshop topics include AI, Social Media, Marketing, ESVA Industry Updates, and more!

Special Thanks to our Incredible Sponsors!

Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce

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Virginia Tourism Corporation

Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce

Advance Travel and Tourism

Dorazio Communications

Zartico

Island Creamery

Moonrise Jewelry

Key West Cottages

Want to put your organization front and center at the Summit? Send us a message and let’s chat sponsorship opportunities!

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Room Block Information

For Refuge Inn:
Call the hotel directly at 757-336-5511 and
mention ESVA Tourism Summit 2025.

For Key West Cottages:
You can call direct at 757-336-7400 and
mention the Tourism Summit

For Comfort Suites:
You can call direct at 757-336-3700 and mention the Tourism Summit or book direct using this link