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Greening
the Hospitality Industry
Attracting
Business, Saving Money, Protecting the Environment
Invited
Speakers
as of January 15, 2204
Alisa Bailey
 Alisa
Bailey is the President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. As such, she oversees the agency's $11.8 million budget and its 62
employees, including 20 at Virginia's 10 Highway Welcome Centers and two at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square.
Prior to assuming the position in Virginia, Ms. Bailey was State Tourism Commissioner and Chief of West Virginia's Bureau of
Commerce. She served on Governor Bob Wise's cabinet coordinating the activities of eight state agencies.
Ms. Bailey serves on the Travel Industry Association of America's (TIA) standing board and the board of the National Council of
State Tourism Directors. She is also past Chairman of Travel South USA, the nation's largest and oldest regional tourism organization.
In addition, she is a member of the boards of the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Blue Ridge Parkway Association and
Virginia Civil War Trails.
A native of Charleston, West Virginia, Ms. Bailey earned a B.S. in Journalism from West Virginia University. She is married and the
mother of two children.
Alisa Bailey, President & CEO
Virginia Tourism Corporation
abailey@virginia.org
804-371-8174
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