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Archives for August 2017

September is Spirits Month in Virginia

August 29, 2017

RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe declared that September is Virginia Spirits Month. This year marks the second annual celebration with new and exciting promotions intended to educate consumers and travelers about Virginia distilled spirits. “Virginia is the Birthplace of American Spirits and with total sales of spirits topping more than $6 million last year in the … [Read more...] about September is Spirits Month in Virginia

Virginia Outdoors Influencer Campaign

August 22, 2017

In June and July 2017, four outdoor influencers visit Virginia. They included: Divergent Travelers, visited the Appalachian Trail Kids are a Trip, visited the Shenandoah Valley Bucket List Journey, visited the Eastern Shore Adventure Inspired, visited the Triple … [Read more...] about Virginia Outdoors Influencer Campaign

Birthplace of American Booze Media Tour – Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg

August 22, 2017

This 2-track tour hosted 6 media (3 traditional journalists and 3 influencers) and showcased Charlottesville’s wine and spirits scene and Richmond’s craft beer and spirits scene. Both tracks met in Williamsburg at the end of the week for a 5-course wine dinner at Williamsburg Winery. Media included: DC Food Porn, blogger and Instagram influencer Cameron Phillips, YouTube … [Read more...] about Birthplace of American Booze Media Tour – Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg

Virginia is for Lovers, Virginia is for Everyone

August 18, 2017

Events in Charlottesville over the weekend of August 11 have thrust our tourism partner and the Commonwealth of Virginia into the national spotlight. The news cycle continues and so we must take this opportunity to remind the world what Virginia stands for. Virginia is for Lovers and we #StandforLOVE. This is a statement about who we are. Simple ideas are the most … [Read more...] about Virginia is for Lovers, Virginia is for Everyone

Eat Travel Rock – Richmond, VA

August 7, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1q7PzXexlU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTZq4V9Ou_Y&t=11s https://www.instagram.com/p/BXnfk-klF5d/ https://twitter.com/EatTravelRock/status/867872524876607489 https://www.instagram.com/p/BUffsTVDNjQ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BXgOlmHF1qN/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BUiN64RDpbW/ https://twitter.com/EatTravelRock/status/8 … [Read more...] about Eat Travel Rock – Richmond, VA

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