Office will highlight and coordinate activities promoting the nearly $22 billion outdoor recreation industry in Virginia July 18, 2019, ROANOKE—During an event held at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, Governor Northam today announced the creation of an Office of Outdoor Recreation to lead efforts to promote the outdoor recreation industry in Virginia and recruit new outdoor … [Read more...] about Governor Northam Announces New Office of Outdoor Recreation
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Final Tourism Revenues Reached $25 billion in Virginia in 2017
September 5, 2018 ~ New statewide data shows all Virginia localities saw increased tourism revenue ~ RICHMOND – Virginia Tourism Corporation announced today that Virginia’s tourism revenues had another record-breaking year in 2017 by reaching $25 billion, a 4.4 percent increase over 2016. This spending supported 232,000 jobs, $5.9 billion in salaries and wages, and … [Read more...] about Final Tourism Revenues Reached $25 billion in Virginia in 2017
What’s Hot this Summer in Virginia
With summer officially underway, it’s time to share what’s new and newsworthy in Virginia during the warm weather months of 2018. The travel and tourism industry in Virginia continues to grow. Governor Ralph Northam announced Virginia’s tourism revenues reached $25 billion in 2017, a 4.4 percent increase over 2016. In 2017, tourism in Virginia supported 232,000 jobs—an … [Read more...] about What’s Hot this Summer in Virginia
Governor Northam to Throw First Pitch at Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Home Opener
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 13, 2018 Office of the Governor Contact: Ofirah Yheskel Email: [email protected] Virginia Tourism Corporation Contact: Caroline Logan Phone: 804-545-5572 Email: [email protected] Governor Northam to Throw First Pitch at Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Home Opener ~ The Governor will also visit all nine minor … [Read more...] about Governor Northam to Throw First Pitch at Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Home Opener
Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces 25 Local Tourism Programs to Receive $10,000 Grant for “Crush Friday” Program Marketing Fund
RICHMOND (January 23, 2018) -- Today, Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced that it will fund 25 local tourism programs for its “Crush Friday” program grant fund. “Crush Friday” is part of VTC’s ongoing efforts to support U.S. Travel’s “Project: Time Off” initiative, encouraging citizens to utilize unused vacation days. In total, VTC awarded $250,000 to 25 tourism … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces 25 Local Tourism Programs to Receive $10,000 Grant for “Crush Friday” Program Marketing Fund
