2026 Historic Hotels Annual Conference

Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection

Sunday, October 11, Monday, October 12, Tuesday, October 13 – Discover, Explore, and Experience (All Day)

Use your 3-day America’s Historic Triangle Ticket to visit historic Jamestown, Yorktown, and Colonial Williamsburg (complimentary for all attendees booked at Williamsburg Lodge through conference booking link); select from scheduled custom guided tours of Jamestown and Yorktown with transportation provided by Visit Williamsburg, or select from Custom Colonial Williamsburg activities and scheduled tours, (most are walking from the Williamsburg Lodge or complimentary shuttle transportation provided) also, enjoy golf and spa – user paid.

Tuesday, October 13

  1:00 – 7:00 p.m.         Historic Hotels Annual Conference Hospitality Desk – Conference Registration

  6:30 – 8:30 p.m.         Welcome Reception, A Taste of Williamsburg – Including full bar, dinner-style appetizers, and special entertainment – Hosted by Visit Williamsburg – Williamsburg Inn Social Terrace

Wednesday, October 14

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.          Breakfast & Tradeshow – Virginia Foyer

  8:00 a.m.                    General Session – Virginia Room DEF

  9:45 a.m.                    Networking Break & Tradeshow                               

10:15 a.m.                    General Session – Virginia Room DEF

12:30 p.m.                    Celebration Lunch – Colony Room

  1:45 p.m.                    Academies – Educational Breakout Sessions, Select Two – More information soon.

  3:15 – 4:15 p.m.         Networking Break & Tradeshow

  6:00 p.m.                    Tavern Dinner – Fife & Drum Escort to reception and dinner, Colonial dancers and musicians at dinner, Special Ghost Tour following Tavern dinner – Shields Pavilion

Thursday, October 15

7:00 – 8:15 a.m.          Breakfast & Tradeshow – Virginia Foyer

  8:15 a.m.                    General Session – Virginia Room DEF

10:00 a.m.                    Networking Break & Tradeshow

10:30 a.m.                    General Session – Virginia Room DEF

12:30 p.m.                    Historic Milestones & Celebrations Lunch – Colony Room

  1:45 p.m.                    Academies – Educational Breakout Sessions, Select Two – More information soon.

  6:00 p.m.                     Closing Cocktail Reception – Virginia Room DEF

7:00 p.m.                    2026 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala Dinner

Friday, October 16     Departures at Leisure

Special Attendee Benefits, Discounts, and Complimentary Tickets

Attendee discount on retail shopping, outlet dining, golf tee times, spa services etc.

Access to fitness center including indoor and outdoor pools

3-day America’s Historic Triangle Ticket for all attendees provided by Visit Williamsburg (if booked through website link at Williamsburg Lodge)

Complimentary length of stay ticket to Colonial Williamsburg Historic area, one per guest, maximum of two per room (if booked through website link at Williamsburg Lodge)

Custom tours of historic Jamestown and Yorktown with transportation provided by Visit Williamsburg

Custom Colonial Williamsburg tour

Complimentary Wi-Fi in guestroom for attendees booked at Williamsburg Lodge

Complimentary parking for attendees booked at Williamsburg Lodge

Discounted room rates available for attendees three (3) days prior to the conference (starting on 10/9/2026) based on availability and must be booked through website link.

Book now at Williamsburg Lodge through conference booking link.

*Agenda Subject to Change*