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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia's tourism revenues topped $22.4 billion in 2014, a 4.1 percent increase over 2013. In 2014, tourism in Virginia supported 216,949 jobs, an increase of nearly 700 jobs to the previously reported forecast estimate of 216,300 jobs. These jobs comprised 7.1 percent of the state's total private employment, which makes the travel … [Read more...] about Governor McAuliffe Announces Tourism Revenues Topped $22.4 billion in 2014

With more than 100 breweries in place and more opening every year, Virginia has become a magnet for the craft beer industry. Local love is on tap and August has been named Virginia Craft Beer Month. The world is taking notice. Virginia's craft breweries are receiving awards and accolades in many of the nation's top publications. And it's not just the beer that's drawing … [Read more...] about August is Virginia Craft Beer Month

RICHMOND - Governor McAuliffe announced today that the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) will partner with Richmond 2015, the organizer of the nine-day UCI Road World Championships cycling event to be held in Richmond this September. This is the first time in nearly 30 years that the race has taken place in the United States. Event staging and visitor spending are estimated to … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation to Partner with Richmond 2015

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Virginia welcomed 413,000 overseas visitors in 2014*, a 17% increase over 2013. The marked rise is the largest percentage increase in the past five years, and the first time during those five years that the Commonwealth's overseas visitation numbers have exceeded 400,000. "Virginia's tourism industry is essential to … [Read more...] about Virginia Sees 17% Increase in Overseas Visitation

RICHMOND - Virginia Tourism Corporation aims to mobilize Instagrammers during Great Outdoors Month with a series of challenges each Wednesday in June. Through the Virginia is for Lovers Instagram account, outdoor lovers will be encouraged to get outside and share their experiences by using the #VAOutdoors hashtag. Those using the hashtag will be featured at … [Read more...] about Virginia Launches #VAOutdoors Instagram Campaign