Travel plays an important role in education, whether it’s a class trip, a performing band or a competing sports team. And what better destination to help students meet your state learning standards than Virginia, the most history-making state in the nation? Senior Class goes First Class—Virginia Beach In Virginia Beach it’s all about creating lifelong memories for student … [Read more...] about 10 Suggested Itineraries for Student Groups
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Virginia Tourism Revenues Reached $25 Billion in 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aof_Ka9Nngc RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Virginia’s tourism revenues reached $25 billion in 2017, a 4.4 percent increase over 2016. In 2017, tourism in Virginia supported 232,000 jobs—an increase of 1.1 percent compared to 2016. The tourism industry also provided $1.73 billion in state and local revenue, an increase of … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Revenues Reached $25 Billion in 2017
2019 Commemoration’s Virginia History Trails Mobile Application Launched
RICHMOND—Today, Governor Ralph Northam joined the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution™ in announcing the launch of the Virginia History Trails mobile application. Travelers, families, Virginia residents and history lovers can easily access 400 years of Virginia history through the app, which includes 20 themed trails and 400 detailed site descriptions that address what … [Read more...] about 2019 Commemoration’s Virginia History Trails Mobile Application Launched
How to Maximize Your Vacation Days This Year
By now you’ve probably heard us say “Stop wasting your vacation days!” and “Take a day off!” But for many this is easier said than done. So if you still haven’t had the chance to sit down and plan your days off, we’ve got a plan laid out nice and easy for you – turn this year’s remaining holiday weekends into mini vacations. That’s right, just by tacking on a few of your … [Read more...] about How to Maximize Your Vacation Days This Year
LOVE Artwork with Flower Boxes on Display at the Executive Mansion for Earth Day and Garden Day
RICHMOND – In celebration of Earth Day 2018, First Lady Pamela Northam has planted flowers around a LOVE artwork display at the Executive Mansion. The LOVEwork planter will also be onsite when the Executive Mansion joins Virginia’s Historic Garden Week for 2018 Garden Day on April 27. “Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the importance of protecting Virginia's … [Read more...] about LOVE Artwork with Flower Boxes on Display at the Executive Mansion for Earth Day and Garden Day