Monday, March 25, 2013
Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association President and CEO Patricia Washington sees a city poised to progress.
People visit Alexandria for its history, art, charm and ambiance, among other things. So when it comes to tourism, the city pretty much sells itself, right? Not exactly, says Patricia Washington, president and CEO of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association. “Tourism marketing works,” said Washington, who stepped into her job in late 2012. That’s something she learned from her tenure at the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, she said, speaking with Patch at ACVA’s offices on N. Washington Street. “Tourism marketing is a big driver of economic impact for a city. It makes a difference in a city’s economy,” she said. “It generates revenues benefitting everyone in the city.” In fiscal year 2012, visitors to …
Monday, February 4, 2013
The Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association discussed the importance of tourism to the city's economy at a marketing forum last week.
The Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association hosted a forum last week for small businesses, civic associations and other community members to review resources available for business growth. It’s important that the residents and business owners realize that tourism is a key and effective economic generator for the city, said ACVA President and CEO Patricia Washington. She added that her group has been building its technological tools, such as an interactive website to reach out to tourists, but also works hard to foster personal connections. “We’re high tech but high touch,” she said. Washington noted that in 2011, tourism spending generated $711 million, which brought in city tax revenue of $23.1 million. She added that with the …
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Patricia Washington comes to Alexandria from the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.
Alexandria’s official tourism promoter has a new president and CEO — Patricia Washington from the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. Washington, who worked in her Philadelphia position for 12 years, will start her new position at the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Nov. 13. She is the third person to lead ACVA since it was created 13 years ago. “We are so pleased to welcome such a dynamic and innovative leader,” said Jody Manor, chair of the ACVA Board of Governors. “Patricia is joining a strong organization and a booming tourism economy — Alexandria has seen a 22 percent growth in visitor spending in the last five years. We know it will take a truly exceptional candidate to take the power of the ACVA to the…
lawgal
11:24 am on Friday, March 29, 2013
Alexandria does benefit from tourism, although people need to realize that some stay here and in Crystal City to see D.C. monuments, memorials, museums, Cherry Blossoms, sports events (March Madness) as well. The King St. corridor and waterfront will likely remain the main attractions and the free trolley provided to and from Metro is well justified. It is also good to have regular police patrols… more ›