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RICHMOND - To kick off June Great Outdoors Month in Virginia, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced the Virginia is for Outdoor Lovers campaign, an ongoing marketing effort to increase consumer awareness about Virginia's diverse outdoor destinations and activities. Travelers can find outdoor travel inspiration with the following resources: • 25 Trip Ideas for June … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Launches Virginia is for Outdoor Lovers Campaign

RICHMOND -- Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia's tourism revenues reached $23 billion in 2015, a 2.3 percent increase over 2014, and supported 222,600 jobs, an increase of 2.6% or 5,700 jobs compared to 2014. The tourism industry also provided $1.6 billion in state and local revenue, an increase of 5.6 percent. Virginia welcomed over 41 million visitors from … [Read more...] about Tourism Revenues Reached $23 billion in 2015

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that more than $812,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 39 local tourism initiatives as part of Virginia Tourism Corporation's (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program. The grants are designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging local marketing dollars and will ultimately impact … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Awards $812,000 to Local Initiatives in Matching Tourism Grants

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the PBS Civil War drama series Mercy Street will be returning to Virginia for a second season of filming.  Season one filmed on location in Central Virginia and has been both a critical and popular success since premiering in January. The series is inspired by real events that took place at Mansion House, an Alexandria … [Read more...] about PBS Series “Mercy Street” to Return to Virginia