Expired Media Leads
Lead Issued: August 16, 2024
Travel Writer: Kari Smith
Date of Visit: September 3 - 6, 2024
Deadline: August 23, 2024
View full details here.
Date Posted: August 7, 2024
PR Lead: FOX 5 Washington, D.C. Television Shoot
Deadline: August 12, 2024
FOX 5 television in Washington, D.C. is sending a reporter to Williamsburg on Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20 to shoot multiple segments about the destination. Visit Williamsburg is looking for local businesses, restaurants, and attractions that would like to be featured either on-location or in-studio.
To be considered for a segment, please email Jennifer Case.
Lead Issued: August 9, 2024
Travel Writer: Claire Zlobin
Date of Visit: August 26 – 30, 2024
Deadline: August 13, 2024
View full details here.
Lead Issued: July 26, 2024
Tester: Good Housekeeping considering Williamsburg for the 2024 Family Travel Awards
Date of Visit: August 26 – 29, 2024
Deadline: July 31, 2024
View full details here.
Date Posted: July 5, 2024
PR Lead: Fall Happenings
Deadline: July 19, 2024
Fall happenings, including outdoor activities, dining and beverage specials, cultural experiences, packages, and more, will be used in media pitches and social media content. To participate, please send a description of your event or offering and images via email to Selena Coles.
Date Posted: June 7, 2024
PR Lead: End of Summer Getaways
Deadline: June 14, 2024
For upcoming media pitches about last-minute getaways before children head back to school, Visit Williamsburg seeks end of summer hotel packages, family activities, and events happening in August. To participate, please send a description of your offering, links, and images via email to Jennifer Case.
What’s New in Virginia: Summer/Fall 2024
Deadline: Summer Pitches - ASAP; Fall Pitches - June 7, 2024
Send Pitches To: jennifer.case@visitwilliamsburg.com
With summer quickly approaching, VTC is looking for new major events, openings, and attractions coming to Virginia in Summer or Fall 2024.
What we are looking for:
- New or majorly renovated hotels/lodging
- New or majorly renovated restaurants, breweries, wineries, meaderies, etc.
- New festivals or events
- Noteworthy anniversaries
- New projects and developments
- Things you will be heavily promoting for Summer or Fall 2024
Submission Criteria:
- Please only submit NEW information (if you already submitted ideas for our What's New 2024 press release that was published in January, you do not need to send those pitches again unless you have updated info. to share, such as confirmed opening dates or new details that were previously unavailable)
- Please include dates ("Hotel XYZ is opening in August 2024" is fine, but we at least need the month)
- Link to high-res images
- Any other information you deem relevant to help promote the destination/event
- Please remember brief and concise responses are best and much appreciated!
National Martini Day
Deadline: Friday, May 31 at 5:00 pm
Media Outlet: Forbes
Send Pitches To: jennifer.case@visitwilliamsburg.com
Looking forward, National Martini Day is coming up in June! If you have a fun or unique martini going on, tell me more about it (I’m also open to dishes inspired by martinis for this one!). Please send name of drink, where served, a description, a quote about it, and a high-res image of the cocktail. These cocktails MUST exist on a bar or restaurant menu in order to be considered.
Washington, D.C. Media Event
Visit Williamsburg will host a media event in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, June 18, at the Salamander DC Hotel. Hospitality partners are invited to participate in person or through samplings/giveaways. Find more information here. Those who would like to be considered, please email Chief Marketing Officer Jennifer Case by Friday, April 5.
Date Posted: May 10, 2024
PR Lead: Educational Experiences
Deadline: May 17, 2024
For upcoming media pitches, Visit Williamsburg seeks interactive events, activities, and attractions that keep children learning throughout the summer months. To participate, please send a description of your offering, links, and images via email to Jennifer Case.
Lead Issued: May 3, 2024
Travel Writer: Lindsay Davies
Date of Visit: May 19 – 21, 2024
Deadline: May 10, 2024
View full details here.
Lead Issued: April 26, 2024
Travel Writer: Catherine Marshall
Date of Visit: May 11 - 13, 2024
Deadline: May 2, 2024
View full details here.
Date Posted: April 12, 2024
PR Lead: Fourth of July, 2024
Deadline: April 26, 2024
Visit Williamsburg seeks packages, discounts, special events, and activities marking the Fourth of July. To participate, please send a description of your offering, links, and images via email to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: April 12, 2024
PR Lead: Affordable Hotel Packages/Deals
Deadline: April 26, 2024
Visit Williamsburg seeks affordable hotel packages, discounts, and special deals. To participate, please send a description of your offering, links, and images via email to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: April 5, 2024
PR Lead: Juneteenth, June 19, 2024
Deadline: April 26, 2024
On Wednesday, June 19, communities nationwide will take time to celebrate, commemorate, and reflect on the Black experience in America. Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of ending slavery in the United States. Visit Williamsburg seeks packages, discounts, special events, and activities marking the holiday. To participate, please send a description of your offering, links, and images via email to Jennifer Case.
Lead Issued: March 22, 2024
Travel Journalist: Ulrike Wirtz
Date of Visit: April 13 – 15, 2024
Deadline: March 28, 2024
View full details here.
Lead Issued: March 8, 2024
Travel Writer: Madeline Weinfield
Date of Visit: April 25-28, 2024
Deadline: March 20, 2023
View full details here.
Date Posted: February 22, 2024
PR Lead: Virginia Tourism Corporation - Accessible Travel Destinations
Deadline: March 8, 2024
Virginia Tourism Corporation is searching for travel destinations that are going above and beyond for their commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for travelers across the Commonwealth. Examples include wheelchair-friendly trails or beaches that have wheelchairs that work on sand, places that offer specific accommodations for visually impaired or deaf patrons, or sensory-friendly attractions for autistic travelers. To participate, please send all details and accompanying photography to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: February 22, 2024
PR Lead: Virginia Tourism Corporation - Foodie Experiences
Deadline: March 11, 2024
Virginia Tourism Corporation is searching for unique foodie experiences that truly immerse visitors into the culinary world and showcase the delights of the Commonwealth's food scene. Think behind-the-scenes food tours, on the water excursions, or unique food pairings and tastings; anything that piques the interest of dedicated food fanatics and travelers. To participate, please send all details and accompanying photography to Jennifer Case.
Lead Issued: February 16, 2024
Influencer: Sherra Meyers
Date of Visit: March 14-17, 2024
Deadline: February 25, 2023
View full details here.
Lead Issued: February 16, 2024
Influencer: Yasmine Coleman
Date of Visit: March 25-29, 2024
Deadline: February 26, 2023
View full details here.
Lead Issued: February 16, 2024
Influencer: Colleen Blair
Date of Visit: March 19-24, 2024
Deadline: February 23, 2023
View full details here.
Date Posted: February 9, 2024
PR Lead: National Preservation Month (May)
Deadline: February 23, 2024
May is National Preservation Month. Visit Williamsburg seeks information about preservation efforts in the region, including current archaeological digs, new discoveries, and interactive experiences. To participate, please send a description of your event or offering, along with images via email to Jennifer Case.
Lead Issued: February 9, 2024
Influencer: Evan Woodard
Date of Visit: March 11-15, 2024
Deadline: February 20, 2023
View full details here.
Lead Issued: January 12, 2024
Journalist: Michele Hermann
Date of Visit: April 17 – 20, 2024
Deadline: February 19, 2024
View full details here.
Lead Issued: February 2, 2024
Journalist: Tracey Teo
Date of Visit: March 11 – 14, 2024
Deadline: February 15, 2024
View full details here.
Date Posted: January 26, 2024
PR Lead: Military Discounts
Deadline: February 9, 2024
Visit Williamsburg seeks information about military discounts, packages, and offers for the first quarter of 2024. To participate, please send a description of your offering, along with images via email to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: January 19, 2024
PR Lead: Easter & Spring Break
Deadline: February 2, 2024
Visit Williamsburg seeks information about activities taking place during Easter (March 31) and Spring Break. Events, packages, restaurant and retail specials, and more will be covered. To participate, please send a description of your event or offering, along with images via email to Jennifer Case.
Lead Issued: January 8, 2024
Journalist: Jacqui Agate
Date of Visit: January 28 – 31, 2024
Deadline: January 19, 2024
View full details here.
Date Posted: January 12, 2024
PR Lead: Mocktails and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Deadline: January 19, 2024
Information on mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages will be used in media pitches, social media content, and in The WilliamsBLOG. To participate, please send a description of the beverages, along with images via email to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: December 15, 2023
PR Lead: Valentine's Day
Deadline: January 19, 2024
Activities for couples, themed dining menus, dining and beverage specials, events, and lodging packages for Valentine's Day will be used in media pitches, social media content, and in The WilliamsBLOG. To participate, please send a description of your offering, along with images via email to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: December 15, 2023
PR Lead: Black History Month
Deadline: January 19, 2024
Special events and happenings for Black History Month will be used in media pitches, social media content, and in The WilliamsBLOG. To participate, please send a description of events, along with images via email to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: November 3, 2023
PR Lead: What’s New in 2024
Deadline: November 17, 2023
New openings, attractions, and events taking place in 2024 will be used in media pitches, social media content, and The WilliamsBLOG. To participate, please send a description of your event or offering, along with images via email to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: September 15, 2023
PR Lead: Southern Living media request - Christmas
Deadline: September 22, 2023
Southern Living magazine is writing a story about “the cutest Christmas towns in the South” for the holiday 2024 issue, and Williamsburg is one of the towns that will be featured. They are seeking annual Christmas events, as well as local hotels and businesses that go all out for the holiday season. To participate, please send a description of your offering, links, and images via email to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: September 15, 2023
PR Lead: What's New in Virginia 2024
Deadline: November 14, 2023
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is looking for new projects, developments, events, and exciting news in Virginia in 2024
VTC is looking for:
- New or majorly renovated hotels and lodging
- New or majorly renovated restaurants, breweries, wineries, etc.
- New festivals or events
- Noteworthy anniversaries
- New projects and developments
To be considered for inclusion, please send a description of what's new for 2024 including dates, along with any other information you deem relevant to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: September 1, 2023
PR Lead: Halloween/Fall Happenings
Deadline: September 15, 2023
Halloween/fall happenings including outdoor activities, dining and beverage specials, cultural experiences, packages, and more will be used in media pitches, social media content, and in The WilliamsBLOG. To participate, please send a description of your event or offering, along with images via email to Jennifer Case.
Date Posted: September 1, 2023
PR Lead: Holiday Events
Deadline: September 15, 2023
Holiday events, activities, and lodging packages will be used in media pitches, social media content, and in The WilliamsBLOG. To participate, please send a description of your event or package, along with images via email to Jennifer Case.