photo credit: Virginia ABC The summer partnership between the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) offering "Virginia is for Lovers" trucker hats with every purchase of Virginia wine and spirits at select stores resulted in an almost 116 percent increase in sales of Virginia-made products. "Results of Virginia ABC's … [Read more...] about Sales of Virginia Craft Spirits, Wine Increase More Than 100 Percent During Virginia ABC-Virginia Tourism Partnership
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Governor McAuliffe Announces Tourism Revenues Topped $22.4 billion in 2014
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
August is Virginia Craft Beer Month
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
Virginia Tourism Corporation to Partner with Richmond 2015
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
Virginia Sees 17% Increase in Overseas Visitation
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