Tag: tourism
The Business Plan with Bill Reagan: Finally – the joys of...
After the last year and a half of the pandemic, many of us are ready to get out and experience the fresh air, warm...
Your Views: Save historic Captain’s Row
To the editor:
Historic Captain’s Row is at its breaking point and requests from the residents to the mayor and City Council have fallen...
A look at Alexandria hotels in the days before the Inauguration
By Allison Hageman | [email protected]
In the past, presidential inaugurations for Alexandria were jubilant and filled with visitors.
People from all over the country would go...
COVID-19 hits city’s tourism revenue
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
In March 2019, city and tourism leaders were fearful about the impact a three-month Metro shutdown would have on the...
City and Visit Alexandria recognized for COVID-19 recovery programs
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
First Lady of Virginia Pamela Northam and the Virginia Tourism Corporation recognized the City of Alexandria and Visit Alexandria for...
Your Views: Yes, Old Town is for everyone
To the editor:
In reply to Nathan Macek's letter in the Feb. 6 Alexandria Times, “Old Town is for everyone,” I would like to point...
Your Views: We should capitalize on our history
To the editor:
The Alexandria Times editorial, “Double down on our strengths,” in your Jan. 30 paper provides actionable information, based on the demographics of...
Your Views: Old Town is for everyone
To the editor:
The Jan. 30 Alexandria Times editorial “Double down on our strengths” recommends that city leaders view decisions affecting Old Town “through the...
Alexandria tourism spending hits record high
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
Visitor spending in Alexandria hit an all-time high, Visit Alexandria announced at its annual meeting on Monday, according to a...
Our View: Signs, signs everywhere signs
Kudos also to the City of Alexandria for the helpful new signs that have been installed throughout the city. These signs are attractive and...
