The Virginia 250 Passport will offer prizes and discounts to historic sites and museums, encouraging individuals and families to explore and experience history together. Richmond, VA – The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) — in partnership with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF) and … [Read more...] about 70 premier historic destinations in Virginia launch first-of-its-kind statewide tourism journey in celebration of America’s 250th
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Virginia Film Office Announces “The Ice at the Bottom of the World” to Film in Virginia
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Film Office announced today that The Ice at the Bottom of the World, the upcoming feature film based on Virginia author Mark Richard’s award-winning collection of short stories, has selected Virginia as its filming location. Production is set to take place this fall in Coastal Virginia. The Ice at the Bottom of the World is a darkly comic tale about … [Read more...] about Virginia Film Office Announces “The Ice at the Bottom of the World” to Film in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 104 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Marketing Grants to Boost Travel Across Virginia
Programs will generate more than $1.3 million in marketing initiatives and support over 600 tourism partners statewide RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that 104 local tourism programs will receive more than $625,000 in matching-grant funds to boost the period between peak and off-peak season travel across the Commonwealth, supporting Virginia’s continued … [Read more...] about Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 104 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Marketing Grants to Boost Travel Across Virginia
Virginia is for Lovers Takes Over the City of Brotherly Love
~Virginia Tourism Corporation launches Philly Takeover marketing campaign to inspire travel to Virginia~ RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is bringing its iconic Virginia is for Lovers brand to Philadelphia with a high-impact “Philly Takeover” marketing initiative, inspiring residents of the City of Brotherly Love to discover why there’s so much to love … [Read more...] about Virginia is for Lovers Takes Over the City of Brotherly Love
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Record-Setting Tourism Spending, $35.1B in Virginia in 2024
Visitors Spent a Record $96 Million per Day, Driving a $2 Billion Year-Over-Year Increase RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, marking a 5.4% increase from $33.3 billion in 2023. Overnight visitation to Virginia increased … [Read more...] about Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Record-Setting Tourism Spending, $35.1B in Virginia in 2024