HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2014-03-21 LOVE Coming to Comfort Suites Leesburg
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Virginia Tourism Office Bringing “LOVE” to Bridal Open House
at Comfort Suites Leesburg
Giant artwork will be on display from Tuesday, April 1st through Tuesday, April
8th, to promote visitation to Leesburg and Loudoun County.
Leesburg, VA (March 21, 2014) – The
Virginia Tourism Corporation will bring
its oversized LOVE artwork to Comfort
Suites Leesburg on Tuesday, April 1,
2014, as part of a state and local
partnership to promote tourism. The
artwork will be featured at Comfort
Suites Leesburg’s Bridal Open House
on Sunday, April 6, 2014, from 12 pm
to 5 pm. Comfort Suites Leesburg is
located at 80 Prosperity Ave SE,
Leesburg, VA 20175.
The artwork, which is 16 feet long and more than six feet high, is part of the Virginia is for
Lovers campaign and promotes the message that “love is at the heart of every Virginia
vacation.” LOVE will be on display at the Comfort Suites Leesburg until Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
Visitors are encouraged to take a picture in front of the artwork and share it on Facebook at
www.Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers or on Twitter, using the special hashtag #LOVEVA.
“Comfort Suites Leesburg is thrilled to have the LOVE letters for our Bridal Open House on
Sunday, April 6th,” said Amy Cross-Monroe, Comfort Suites’ General Manager. “Loudoun County
is the perfect destination for romantic get-a-ways and destination weddings. The County
features more than 40 vineyards and 60 unique wedding venues. Many will be represented at
our Bridal Open House, along with caterers, florists, day spas, photographers and other
essential wedding vendors. Drop by, take your picture with the LOVE letters, and tour our
newly renovated guest suites.”
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More information about the Bridal Open House is available at www.comfortsuitesleesburg.com
or on the Visit Loudoun website (www.visitloudoun.org).
"The Comfort Suites team headed by Amy Cross-Monroe has done a fantastic job in partnering
with VTC. What better match-up could there be than with the LOVE letters and a bridal event in
Leesburg?" said Marantha Edwards, Leesburg’s Economic Development Director. “Brides, their
families and guests love Leesburg as a venue and this is clearly a grand way to celebrate."
"Our iconic Virginia is for Lovers brand is about love - pure and simple, and has been for more
than 40 years," said Rita McClenny, president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. "We
are excited to share the LOVE at locations throughout the Commonwealth where so many
people can enjoy being a part of it. It reminds us that Virginia is an ideal destination for families
looking to completely connect on a Virginia vacation."
Tourism is a major revenue generator for Virginia. In 2010, tourism generated $19 billion in
revenue, supported 204,000 jobs and generated $1.3 billion in state and local taxes. Visit
www.Virginia.org to learn more or call 1-800-VISITVA to request a free, Virginia is for Lovers
travel guide.
Contact:
Doug Parsons
Business Development Manager
dparsons@leesburgva.gov
703-771-6530
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