VisitLEX Values Our Partners
As part of the VisitLEX mission to make Lexington the best it can be for both visitors and locals, we offer a variety of resources and tools for our valued tourism partners.
Learn more below about how we can complement your efforts via the Partner Portal, Destination LEXpert Program, guidance through our sustainability and accessibility improvements, and a whole lot more.
About the VisitLEX Partner Portal
Get the word out about your local business or event, access useful data, and connect with customers via the VisitLEX Partner Portal. This free online hub will allow you to do the following:
- Stay up to date on VisitLEX communications
- Add your local event to the official calendar of events, one of the most visited pages on our site
- Request VisitLEX collateral like our Visitors Guide, Pocket Guides, and maps
- Add your meeting space to our directory of local venues so event planners can find you
- Share your photography for inclusion in VisitLEX marketing materials
- Access Fayette County Hotel Data like Market Analysis and Year-End STR Data
- Monitor the performance of your listings on our site with free biannual analytics reports. For hotels, this includes leads and RFP’s
Log In to the VisitLEX Partner Portal
Don’t have an account yet?
Reach out to VisitLEX Tourism Engagement Manager Bobbi McSwine to start the registration process. Then check out the document below for step-by-step instructions on setting up your VisitLEX Partner Portal Profile.
Ways We Can Help
Learn how VisitLEX can help complement your efforts to connect with locals and visitors.
Lexington Visitors Center
The Lexington Visitors Center connects visitors with the best of Lexington. We can display your products, distribute your marketing materials, and more.
Direct Booking
Does your business use an online booking platform for tours or reservations? We can add a convenient “Book Now” link to your listing on our website.
Social Media
We can help grow your following on social media. Just tag @VisitLEX and use #Lexington, #VisitLEX and #ShareTheLEX and we might share your content!
Calendar Of Events
Let us know about your event by submitting it to our Calendar of Events. You can also do so via our Partner Portal.
Destination LEXpert Program
The VisitLEX Destination LEXpert Program is a free, online training program designed to equip you and your employees with the skills to better connect your guests to the best of Lexington.
Accessibility
LEX for Good highlights the accessibility efforts of our city and partners. The Partner Portal has resources and programs that can help make your business a more welcoming place for people of various abilities.
Sustainability
The LEX for Good sustainability program includes a partner certification program that helps our hospitality partners help keep Lexington beautiful. For more information on our sustainability programs and resources, visit the Partner Portal.
Attractions Gatherings
VisitLEX hosts Attractions Gatherings three times a year in March, September, and December. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to network with other partners and hear updates from VisitLEX.
Lexington Hospitality Awards
VisitLEX hosts our annual awards luncheon to honor front-line staff and volunteers in the tourism industry who have demonstrated exceptional service. In addition, we honor Hometown Hosts who have helped bring conventions and events to Lexington. Learn more about this special event, how to nominate someone, and view our past award recipients.
Contact Us
The VisitLEX team is here to help. Please reach out for additional assistance.
Bobbi McSwine Tourism Engagement Manager
