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New video series highlights Black culture and travel in four Virginia communities Richmond, VA – Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) today announced the release of Heart & Soul, a four-part video series that tells the stories of Virginians and the communities they call home. Available on YouTube, the series is part of VTC’s broader Heart & Soul campaign, which … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Launches “Heart & Soul” Video Series

New seasonal travel resource combines expert foliage updates with curated fall travel experiences Richmond, VA – Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) today announced the launch of a new fall travel microsite designed to inspire seasonal getaways across the Commonwealth. Developed in partnership with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Virginia … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Launches New “Find Your Fall in Virginia” Travel Microsite

Virginia Welcomed a Record 46.6 Million Overnight Visitors as Travelers Spent $99 Million per Day, Saving the Average Virginia Household $1,020 in Taxes RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Virginia’s tourism industry continues to reach historic milestones, with visitors spending a record-high $36.2 billion in the Commonwealth. Visitor spending … [Read more...] about Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces Tourism Spending Hits Record $36.2 Billion in Virginia

The Feature Film Will Begin Production in Coastal Virginia this Summer RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that America’s Favorite, an upcoming feature film, has selected Virginia as its filming location. Production is set to begin this summer throughout the Coastal Virginia region. The film will be directed by Eric Bross (Affairs of State, A Country … [Read more...] about Governor Spanberger Announces “America’s Favorite” to Film in Virginia

Funding Will Generate More Than $6.5 Million in Marketing Initiatives & Support More Than 850 Tourism Partners Across Virginia RICHMOND, VA — To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that more than $2.2 million in matching grant and sponsorship funds will be awarded to 143 local tourism programs. The Virginia Tourism … [Read more...] about Governor Spanberger Announces $2.2 Million in Funding to Accelerate Tourism Across the Commonwealth, Grow Local Economies