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2026 ESVA Tourism Summit

2026 Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Summit

The Impact Center | Cape Charles, VA

NEW DATE: Monday, March 30, 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Registration opens at 9:00 AM
Program begins at 9:45 AM


The Impact Center
1500 Old Cape Charles Road
Cape Charles, VA 23310
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If you were registered for the original date, you are still registered.

If you cannot attend on March 30, please email mlawson@esvatourism.org to cancel your reservation.

We are giving priority to our original attendee list and are not accepting new registrations at this time. Seats may open as cancellations are received.


Keynote Speaker: John Schallert

The only speaker teaching businesses and communities how to become Consumer Destinations.

Learn more about John


Agenda

9:00 AM - Registration, light breakfast, networking
9:45 AM -
Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:15 AM
 - Keynote: Jon Schallert
12:00 PM
 - Lunch
12:30 PM
 - Partner Spotlights from Virginia Tourism Corporation, Eastern Shore VA250, Eastern Shore Rail Trail Foundation
1:30 PM - Break
1:45 PM - Inside Destination Bootcamp: Live Strategy Session
2:45 PM
 - Break
3:00 PM - Workshops by Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center
4:30 PM
 - Closing & Adjourn


Thank you to our generous sponsors!

This Summit wouldn’t happen without our sponsors. Please take a moment during the event to thank them. Because of our sponsors, we're able to keep this event completely free.

Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Virginia Tourism Corporation Cape Charles Main Street Advance Travel & Tourism Miles Partnership Dorazio Communications

Interested in Sponsorship?

We'd love to have you! Send us a message to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

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