Resources

Our travel specialists bring our two Mobile Visitor Centers (MVCs) to various spots in the community on a set weekly schedule. The MVCs are also available to book for special events.

In the past, our MVCs have served visitors at events like UVA Tailgates, Winter Wander at the Boar's Head Resort, and the Grand Illumination on the Downtown Mall. Email info@visitcharlottesville.org to inquire about booking.

Ad space is available to purchase on targeted pages across our website. These ads appear on pages such as Places to Stay or Things to Do and are different from the free listings all business are welcome to set up. You are also welcome to sponsor blog content.

Learn more about advertising opportunities here.

We proudly partner with SceneThink to curate and post events to our calendar. Submissions are reviewed twice a week and will appear on the website calendar within a day after approval.

Please note that while most submissions are approved, not every submission is. In order to have your event approved, it needs to take place within Albemarle County or the City of Charlottesville and be of interest to a visitor.

Submit an Event

If you are looking for funding assistance to support initiatives and projects, the Destination Development team can help connect you to upcoming opportunities.

We focus on experiences that appeal to the visitor. Generally, these experiences attract individuals from 50+ miles away and generate overnight visitation. Below are a few organizations that offer reoccurring funding opportunities.

• American Trails
• Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
• Dominion Energy ArtStars
• Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation
• New Belgium Brewery—Bicycle Advocacy
• Together Outdoors
• Vibrant Community Fund
• Virginia Commission for the Arts
• Virginia Humanities
• Virginia Tourism Corporation
• Virginia Museum of History & Culture
• Virginia Outdoors Foundation
• UVA Arts Council

Need help with an application? Speak with one of our Destination Development Managers directly for support.

Charlottesville and Albemarle County is a popular destination for group tours including students, retirees, reunions, work retreats, and more.

If your business is interested in opportunities to host meetings or groups, email our Sales Manager Teresa Lamb at tlamb@albemarle.org. If you are planning a large group event in the area, you can submit a Request for Proposal for your event needs.

Take a look at our high-level content calendar to see what we're promoting this season.

We can support your business with traditional media outreach, advertising, and by featuring you on our website and social media channels. Please reach out to the following team members to schedule a call or receive more information.

Social Media & Website

Linnea Bennett, Social Media & Content Manager, lbennett2@albemarle.org

Traditional Media & Advertising

Brantley Ussery, Director of Marketing, bussery@albemarle.org

Are you looking to hire? We work with local schools and educational organizations to expose students to careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Our K-12 workforce programming includes exploration days and fieldtrips, school presentations, and job fairs. To get involved in this work or participate in an upcoming job fair, contact development@visitcharlottesville.org.

We can help you supply your guests or patrons with local maps, brochures, and Visitor Guides. Complete our Bulk Order Form and one of our Travel Specialists will assemble what you need. Orders can be shipped to you or picked up at the CACVB office.

Learn more about tourism research in Charlottesville and Albemarle County including the economic impact of tourism, hotel occupancy rates, DEI initiaves, and more.