RICHMOND – Governor McAuliffe today announced that Virginia’s tourism revenue has grown by $2.2 billion since his taking office in 2014 with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3 percent. Today, visitor spending in Virginia supports 230,000 jobs; 16,000 of those have been added during his tenure, representing a 7.6 percent increase. Today’s tourism industry also provides $1.7 … [Read more...] about Tourism Industry Sees $2.2 Billion Growth Since 2014
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Today in American History – Virginia Visit
Today in American History shares a nation's story, one day at a time. Stops included Arlington National Cemetery, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Mount Vernon, Monticello, Jamestown and … [Read more...] about Today in American History – Virginia Visit
September is Spirits Month in Virginia
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
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
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