New plaque on historical highway marker at Hampton’s Bay Shore Beach to commemorate site featured in Virginia's Green Book HAMPTON – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today an unveiling of the first of new plaques attached to historical highway markers at Bay Shore Beach to commemorate sites featured in Virginia's Green Book, a travel guide for Black Americans. Virginia … [Read more...] about Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Unveiling of First Green Book Historic Plaques
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Virginia Tourism Corporation Congratulates Blue Highway Fest Being Awarded 2023 International Bluegrass Music Association Industry Event of the Year Award
~ Prestigious award given to industry professionals dedicated to furthering bluegrass music ~ RICHMOND – Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) congratulates the Blue Highway Fest in Big Stone Gap for winning the coveted 2023 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Industry Event of the Year Award. The Blue Highway Fest was recognized Thursday, Sept. 28 with … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Congratulates Blue Highway Fest Being Awarded 2023 International Bluegrass Music Association Industry Event of the Year Award
Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces New Season of “My Home Virginia”
~ Virginia chefs and bakers from Pakalachian Food Truck, FoodE, and Red Truck Bakery featured in culinary focused episodes ~ RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released the second season of its popular video web series My Home Virginia, that will air on the agency’s website and YouTube channel. Episodes for Season 2 will focus on a different Virginia … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces New Season of “My Home Virginia”
Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Award for its “Heart & Soul” Campaign
~ The award marks VTC’s 14th Mercury Award, U.S. Travel Association’s most prestigious accolade ~ RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) received a national tourism industry award for its “Heart & Soul” campaign, an initiative aimed to promote Virginia as a welcoming destination for Black travelers and increase visitation from this travel group. VTC was … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Award for its “Heart & Soul” Campaign
Visitor Spending in Virginia Returns to 2019 Levels
Visitor spending in Virginia reached $30.3 billion in 2022, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 4.4% RICHMOND, VA –Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated $30.3 billion in visitor spending in 2022, an increase of 20.3% from 2021, exceeding 2019 levels by 4.4%. The tourism industry in Virginia … [Read more...] about Visitor Spending in Virginia Returns to 2019 Levels
