WVHTA is your voice in Charleston
WVHTA fights for West Virginia's hospitality industry at every level of government
Advocacy is a core component of the West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association. Over the years, WVHTA has been on the front lines of public policy debates impacting the tourism industry both under the gold dome in Charleston and in Washington.
Through its advocacy efforts, WVHTA provides its members with year round coverage at all levels of government that may impact hospitality and tourism businesses. Whether it’s legislation, agency rule-making or regulatory compliance issues, interactions with local governments or outreach to West Virginia’s federal Congressional delegation, WVHTA has its members covered.
Recent wins for our members
Over the years, WVHTA’s advocacy efforts have contributed to numerous successes, including:
The Sunday “Brunch Bill” (S.B. 561) - which allowed hotels, restaurants and others to begin selling alcohol at 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Marketplace facilitator legislation (S.B. 270) that finally provided for the collection and distribution of hotel occupancy taxes from short-term rentals.
Oversight legislation (S.B. 488) to establish best practices and industry standards for the operation of convention and visitors bureaus in West Virginia.
Streamlining the state’s framework of alcohol permitting and licensure process, making it easy for hospitality and tourism businesses to do business.
Defending against harmful tax increases on hospitality and tourism businesses.
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Industry Resources & Partners
WVHTA accentuates its advocacy efforts through the WV Hospitality & Travel Association PAC, which helps support those public officials that support the tourism industry. Members interested in supporting the WVHTA PAC can click the logo below to make an online donation.
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