Why Richmond?
Hotel Rooms
Region Wide
Daily Direct Flights from RIC
Flexible Meeting & Exposition Space
Local & Unique Restaurants
Apply for a grant to help with housing!
What?
The main objective of the hotel intern grant program is to support talent development and workforce preparation in the hospitality industry by providing internship opportunities to aspiring professionals.
- The program offers financial grants to eligible TID hotels to assist interns with living expenses during the internship
- The program collaborates with TID hotels to secure internship placements for grant recipients.
- Training and Development through experiential work programs at hotels and participation in industry opportunities
why?
Addressing workforce challenges prevalent in our region, characterized by low unemployment and high rental demand, we are launching a market-changing hospitality internship grant. This innovative initiative seeks to incentivize summer intern candidates by providing crucial support. By alleviating the financial burden associated with accommodation, we aim to attract top-tier talent and bolster our recruitment efforts. Moreover, this initiative serves as a long-term solution to address hiring challenges, ensuring a sustainable and skilled workforce for our industry partners.
Outcomes
Want to know more, view our Frequently Asked Questions?
Ready for the next step? Hotels fill out the form to apply for a $2000 grant for your next intern.
Learn ASL with RVA
Everyday, we invite planners and visitors alike to visit here, meet here, and love it here. Our commitment to creating a community of belonging through diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is more than what we do - it's who we are.
If you missed our ASL activation at Convening Leaders, check out some of the ASL learning resources we shared below.
Meet the Community Relations Team
Vice President of Sales
Jerrine Lee
Jerrine leads the amazing Visit Richmond, VA Destination Sales & Sports teams. She also oversees legacy accounts, partnerships, incentives, and sponsorships.
📩: jlee@visitrichmondva.com
Director of Sales Marketing & Business Development
Lauran Peoples, CGMP
Lauran oversees the Government and Multi-cultural markets for small meetings and conventions.
📩: lpeoples@visitrichmondva.com
National Destination Sales Manager
Jason Whitt
Jason oversees the Association, Corporate, and Hobby markets for citywide meetings and conventions.
📩: jwhitt@visitrichmondva.com
National Destination Sales Manager
Kevin Holland
Kevin oversees the Faith, Fraternal, Government Multi-cultural, STEM, and Emerging markets for citywide meetings & conventions.
📩: kholland@visitrichmondva.com
Destination Sales Manager
Casey Watson Armstrong
Casey oversees the Association, Corporate, and Hobby markets for small meetings and conventions.
📩: carmstrong@visitrichmondva.com