MATPRA welcomes you to the Richmond Region, VA! The Richmond region has always had history, for about 400 years. But unless you’ve stopped by recently, you might not know that there have been a few more revolutions: a craft beer revolution, a food revolution, a fashion revolution and an arts revolution. VisitRichmond is excited to introduce MATPRA colleagues and media to the expanded Richmond Region. Beginning summer 2018, VisitRichmond welcomed two new partners to the Richmond Region’s tourism community: The county of Powhatan, west of Richmond; and the town of Ashland, north of Richmond. Join us in 2019 as we introduce visitors to our NEW Richmond Region partners. Join us September 24-26, 2019! The MATPRA Media Marketplace is a great opportunity for both PR professionals and travel journalists to get together and discuss story ideas, arrange visits to our destination and talk about what’s new in our backyards. Learn more about the Richmond region by clicking here. Hilton Short Pump: Hotel Information coming soon! Tentative Schedule of Events & FAM Tour Options Coming soon! Application Process for Marketplace 2019 will Open in January Journalists must apply to attend MATPRA Media Marketplace. A select number of journalists are invited to attend based on criteria established by a committee that reviews each journalist’s audience, scope and past coverage to ensure the best fit for marketplace. The application process will open in January. Stay tuned! Questions about the Marketplace may be directed to midatlantictourism@gmail.com. Check out what MATPRA discovered in 2018 in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania on Twitter and Instagram! Past MATPRA Media Marketplaces Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania – September 2018 Winchester, Virginia – September 2017 Talbot County, Maryland – September 2016 Erie, Pennsylvania – September 2015 Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania – October 2014 Arlington, Virginia – August 2013 Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania – September 2012 Calvert County, Maryland – September 2011 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – September 2010 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – May 2009 Annapolis, Maryland – August 2008 Hampton, Virginia – June 2007 Lancaster, Pennsylvania – September 2006 Richmond, Virginia – May 2005 Washington, D.C. – June 2004