I Am Tourism Ambassador Program

Want to help more and more visitors discover our wonderful region? The I Am Tourism ambassador program can help you do it. This program from Richmond Region Tourism provides free training for those who would like to serve as ambassadors of our region. To learn more, watch the IAT informational video, which features a number of our region’s Ambassadors, or email Deanne Ralston, Community Relations Coordinator at dralston@visitrichmondva.com for additional information. 

I Am Tourism workshops:

- Help participants learn what’s in their own backyard and also gain a visitor’s perspective of our region and knowledge of our many tourism products and offerings.

- Each in-person workshop includes a two-hour classroom session including exclusive virtual video tours led by Bill Martin, Executive Director of The Valentine.

- Prepares attendees to represent the Richmond Region at special events and in our communities every day!

- Upon completion of the workshop, attendees receive a certificate of completion, an I Am Tourism lapel pin, and a regional attractions guest pass to experience first-hand the many offerings of our vibrant region.  

 The I Am Tourism Ambassador Program will:

- Meet industry demand by offering frequent workshops.

- Continue engagement by staying in touch with our graduates through Ambassador-specific updates and communications.

- Offer volunteer opportunities that give Ambassadors the chance to serve as the faces of the region.

- Connect with the business community by offering business-focused I Am Tourism workshops.

- I Am Tourism graduates are encouraged to participate in the 6-week I Know Richmond program presented by The Valentine

UPCOMING I AM TOURISM WORKSHOPS

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 (In-person class)
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Greater Richmond Convention Center

REGISTER HERE for the in-person class
This in-person class includes a 90-minute classroom presentation at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, located at 403 N. 3^rd Street, Richmond, VA 23219, with a 90-minute guided bus tour of the Richmond Region, led by Bill Martin, Executive Director of the Valentine.

Questions?  Call Deanne Ralston, Community Relations Coordinator at 804-783-7442, or email dralston@visitrichmondva.com.

Each class is limited to four people per organization.  Cancellations must be made at least one working day prior to the event.  Call 804-783-7442 or email dralston@visitrichmondva.com to cancel. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Thursday, June 6th (In-person class)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Colonial Downs Racetrack

REGISTER HERE for the in-person class

This in-person class includes a 90-minute classroom presentation at Colonial Downs Racetrack, located at 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway, New Kent, VA 23124, and is followed by a 90-minute guided bus tour of the Richmond Region, led by Bill Martin, Executive Director of the Valentine.

Questions?  Call Deanne Ralston, Community Relations Coordinator at 804-783-7442, or email dralston@visitrichmondva.com.

Each class is limited to four people per organization.  Cancellations must be made at least one working day prior to the event.  Call 804-783-7442 or email dralston@visitrichmondva.com to cancel. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Thursday, June 27th, 2024 (In-person class)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Bryant & Stratton Hull Street Road Campus

REGISTER HERE for the in-person class

This in-person class includes a 90-minute classroom presentation at the Bryant & Stratton College Campus, located at 8213 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA 23235, with a 90-minute guided bus tour of the Richmond Region, led by Bill Martin, Executive Director of the Valentine.

Questions?  Call Deanne Ralston, Community Relations Coordinator at 804-783-7442, or email dralston@visitrichmondva.com.

Each class is limited to four people per organization.  Cancellations must be made at least one working day prior to the event.  Call 804-783-7442 or email dralston@visitrichmondva.com to cancel. Substitutions may be made at any time.

 

We are able to enhance the program because of the generous support of our presenting sponsors:

                          

 

We are able to provide the program because of the generous support of our host sponsors: