RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that more than $773,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 51 local tourism initiatives as part of the 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 … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Announces $773,000 in Matching Tourism Grants
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Local Restaurants will Compete for Virginia is for Lovers Culinary Challenge Champion Title
RICHMOND - February kicks off the Virginia is for Lovers Culinary Challenge for 2015. Restaurants, locals and visitors alike can nominate their favorite entrée. Virginia Tourism Corporation has enlisted the help of three Virginia culinary experts to help narrow the pool to 32. Those successful nominees will be placed into a vote-off to narrow the field to 16. From there a … [Read more...] about Local Restaurants will Compete for Virginia is for Lovers Culinary Challenge Champion Title
Virginia-filmed “Point of Honor” Pilot Premieres on Amazon.com
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the premiere of the pilot episode of Point of Honor on Amazon.com. The series, filmed entirely in Virginia, follows a Virginia family and its courageous struggles during the Civil War, and is available today for streaming in the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany. Point of Honor is a co-production between Amazon … [Read more...] about Virginia-filmed “Point of Honor” Pilot Premieres on Amazon.com
First “Welcome to Virginia” Sign at Dulles International Airport Unveiled
RICHMOND – On Jan. 6, Governor Terry McAuliffe unveiled a new “Welcome to Virginia” sign at Dulles International Airport (IAD), welcoming travelers to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dulles, located 26 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, is a major hub for domestic and international travel, servicing about 22 million travelers a year traveling … [Read more...] about First “Welcome to Virginia” Sign at Dulles International Airport Unveiled
Experience Virginia’s Hard Cider Renaissance During Virginia Cider Week
RICHMOND, Va. (November 5, 2014) - Virginia's hard apple cider heritage dates back to colonial times, when fermented cider was the drink of choice. In recent years the cider making craft has undergone a renaissance, both in Virginia and nationally. The sales of cider nationwide have grown an average of 73 percent each year over the past five years. Virginia now has 10 craft … [Read more...] about Experience Virginia’s Hard Cider Renaissance During Virginia Cider Week