2026 Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism Summit
Schedule
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
Cape Charles Rosenwald School Restoration Initiative | Cape Charles, VA
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Join us for the 2026 ESVA Tourism Summit—your annual opportunity to gather with the Eastern Shore's travel & tourism community!Kick off the tourism season with actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections at Cape Charles's newly renovated Impact Center.
What to Expect:
This year's summit brings together tourism professionals, business owners, hospitality leaders, and anyone whose success is tied to the vitality of the Eastern Shore. Whether you run a hotel, restaurant, shop, attraction, or service business, you'll leave with strategies to elevate your brand and drive results in 2026.
Keynote Speaker: Jon Schallert
The revered destination business expert Jon Schallert will be returning as our keynote speaker in 2026! Schallert is the only professional speaker in the world teaching businesses and communities how to turn themselves into Consumer Destinations.
In 2026, Jon returns to help our attendees level up to the next phase of their growth
- Refresh and refine your destination strategy
- Find your unique calling card
- Apply his nationally-recognized 14-step process to stand out in 2026
Afternoon Workshop Topics Include:
- Branding strategies that resonate
- Defining your unique message
- Marketing essentials in the age of AI
- Customer care for all businesses
Why Attend:
- Network with fellow ESVA business leaders and tourism professionals
- Gain practical takeaways you can implement immediately
- Experience the newly transformed Impact Center at the Historic Cape Charles Elementary School
- Enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch
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Where is it happening?
Cape Charles Rosenwald School Restoration Initiative, 1500 Old Cape Charles Road,Cape Charles,VA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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