RICHMOND -- The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Tourism Corporation announced today the opening of a new safety rest area and welcome center in Caroline County. This new facility will serve as the Northern Virginia Gateway welcome center. This is the twelfth welcome center to open in the Commonwealth. The grand opening ceremony marked the completion of … [Read more...] about VDOT, Virginia Tourism Announce Opening of New Northbound Safety Rest Area and Welcome Center in Caroline County
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The Hotel Weyanoke to Create 76 New Jobs, Spur More Than $7 million in Economic Impact in Farmville
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that more than $12.2 million will be invested in Farmville to establish the Hotel Weyanoke, creating 76 new jobs and spurring an economic impact of more than $7 million in annual traveler spending. The project will receive support through the Virginia Tourism Corporation's (VTC) Tourism Development Financing Program (TDFP), a … [Read more...] about The Hotel Weyanoke to Create 76 New Jobs, Spur More Than $7 million in Economic Impact in Farmville
“Virginia is for Lovers” and Uber Partnership Announced for October Virginia Wine Month
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) will be partnering with Uber, the multinational transportation network company, for October Virginia Wine Month promotions across the Commonwealth. The partnership is the first-of-its-kind in the country. Uber and VTC are partnering for Virginia Wine Month to ensure that residents … [Read more...] about “Virginia is for Lovers” and Uber Partnership Announced for October Virginia Wine Month
Governor McAuliffe Announces 27th Annual October Virginia Wine Month Celebration
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the 27th annual October Virginia Wine Month celebration, offering visitors a chance to discover that Virginia is a wine destination unlike any other, with well over 3,500 acres of winery and vineyard locations, seven American Viticultural Areas, and more than two dozen wine trails. The theme for October Virginia Wine Month, … [Read more...] about Governor McAuliffe Announces 27th Annual October Virginia Wine Month Celebration
New Virginia Tourism Growth Fund Grant Announced in Danville
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Ballad Brewing of Danville is the newest recipient of a grant from the Virginia Tourism Growth Fund (VTGF). The VTGF is a Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) program established to grow tourism development projects across the state. Ballad Brewing will receive more than $90,800 in VTGF funding which will be matched by the … [Read more...] about New Virginia Tourism Growth Fund Grant Announced in Danville