Southwest Virginia Community College, Virginia Tourism Corporation along with other partners are working to revive the local economy through tourism development and outdoor recreation education programs. Southwest Virginia Community College, Virginia Tourism Corporation along with other partners are working to revive the local economy through tourism development and … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism, SVCC Partner to Offset Coal Industry Job Loss in Region
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Gov. McAuliffe Announces New Economic Impact Figures for Virginia’s Agritourism Industry
Inaugural study shows that agritourism accounts for $2.2 billion in economic activity in the Commonwealth RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that a new economic impact study, conducted by the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business, shows that Virginia's agritourism industry accounts for $2.2 billion in economic activity. The report also shows that the … [Read more...] about Gov. McAuliffe Announces New Economic Impact Figures for Virginia’s Agritourism Industry
Virginia Tourism Awards 32 Local Music Festivals with Funds to Support Growth
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) awarded sponsorships to 32 Virginia music festivals for total funds of $245,448 as part of its 2017 Music Festival Sponsorship Program. The 32 awarded music festivals bring in 482,943 in attendance and $11,044,418 in ticket sales with an estimated economic impact of $46,819,863 to communities across the Commonwealth. The VTC Music … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Awards 32 Local Music Festivals with Funds to Support Growth
