RICHMOND - Virginia Tourism Corporation announced today that sports tourism in Virginia generated $2.7 billion in direct spending in 2022, marking a 12% increase from 2021. This growth was driven by 12.1 million sports travelers who participated in tournaments or attended other sports related events in Virginia as spectators. Sports tourism in 2022 accounted for nearly 8% of … [Read more...] about Sports Tourism in Virginia Contributed $2.7 Billion in Direct Spending in 2022
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131 Local Tourism Programs Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Tourism Microbusinesses
Program will generate more than $1.9 million in marketing initiatives, support more than 1,300 jobs, and impact more than 650 statewide tourism businesses and entities RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $757,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 131 small businesses, Destination Marketing Organizations … [Read more...] about 131 Local Tourism Programs Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Tourism Microbusinesses
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Unveiling of First Green Book Historic Plaques
New plaque on historical highway marker at Hampton’s Bay Shore Beach to commemorate site featured in Virginia's Green Book HAMPTON – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today an unveiling of the first of new plaques attached to historical highway markers at Bay Shore Beach to commemorate sites featured in Virginia's Green Book, a travel guide for Black Americans. Virginia … [Read more...] about Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Unveiling of First Green Book Historic Plaques
Virginia Tourism Corporation Congratulates Blue Highway Fest Being Awarded 2023 International Bluegrass Music Association Industry Event of the Year Award
~ Prestigious award given to industry professionals dedicated to furthering bluegrass music ~ RICHMOND – Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) congratulates the Blue Highway Fest in Big Stone Gap for winning the coveted 2023 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Industry Event of the Year Award. The Blue Highway Fest was recognized Thursday, Sept. 28 with … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Congratulates Blue Highway Fest Being Awarded 2023 International Bluegrass Music Association Industry Event of the Year Award
Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces New Season of “My Home Virginia”
~ Virginia chefs and bakers from Pakalachian Food Truck, FoodE, and Red Truck Bakery featured in culinary focused episodes ~ RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released the second season of its popular video web series My Home Virginia, that will air on the agency’s website and YouTube channel. Episodes for Season 2 will focus on a different Virginia … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces New Season of “My Home Virginia”
