Recognition & Relationships
Awards, Accolades, and Testimonials
Recognized by leading industry publications and associations, Visit Williamsburg’s sales team is proud to earn national recognition for its commitment to exceptional service. But our greatest achievement is the trust we build with the planners, partners, and organizations we serve. Discover our accolades and hear what our clients have to say.
Award-Winning Service
Our industry honors reflect our dedication to making meetings, conventions, and group experiences in Williamsburg exceptional.
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Smart Meetings
Platinum Choice Award
2023
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ConventionSouth
Readers’ Choice Award
2021, 2022, 2023,
2025, & 2026
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Stella Awards
Best CVB/DMO — Southeast
2021
Words from Our Partners
Strong partnerships make extraordinary experiences possible. Here’s what industry professionals have to say about working with Visit Williamsburg.
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The relationship that we have with Visit Williamsburg is invaluable to us! They are a wealth of knowledge on everything pertaining to their area and are the first people that we turn to when we are running into challenges. The insight that they are able to provide coupled with the partnerships that they facilitate allow us to work more effectively in Williamsburg.
Katherine Harmon
Director, Lodging Procurement
WorldStrides
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Visit Williamsburg is an incredible partner. The entire team truly cares about each and every visitor and our customers feel genuinely welcomed. It’s the small things, like arranging a welcome gift or note, that really go a long way to making someone feel welcome. I know that their attention to our groups impacts educators’ desire to return to the destination year after year.
Courtenay Betts
Associate Director of Operations
EF Explore America
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Sales Director Julia Smyth-Young is the ideal representative for her city and destination! The relationships she has built within Williamsburg make it easy to execute exemplary meetings and conventions. Trusted, attentive, and a destination expert are a few words to describe what makes Visit Williamsburg a DMO you want to work with for meetings, conventions, and events in Williamsburg!
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Julia is an industry and area expert and a joy to work with. It’s always a success working with Visit Williamsburg and meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Valerie Gardner, CMP
CGMP
National Center for State Courts