Resolutions are made and broken annually. Let this be the year you make and keep FUN resolutions to experience all that Virginia has to offer. We’ve crafted a list for you to follow or use as inspiration. Chime in with a comment or social mention (@VisitVirginia on Twitter and Instagram) to let us follow your New Year's Resolutions journey. 1. Visit all 38 Virginia … [Read more...] about 30 Very Virginia New Year’s Resolutions
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International Tourism to Virginia Reaches Record Level
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia’s international tourism visitation surpassed 1.1 million in 2018, with overseas visitors spending a record $2 billion. Since 2009, Virginia has witnessed a 22 percent increase in international visitation, welcoming an additional 200,000 visitors to the Commonwealth. Between 2017 and 2018 alone, Virginia saw a 5 … [Read more...] about International Tourism to Virginia Reaches Record Level
Eat & Drink What You Love This Fall in Virginia
This fall, Virginia is for Lovers is celebrating the Commonwealth’s rich, wonderful culinary offerings with "Eat. Drink. Love." Fall is one of the most spectacular times of year to visit Virginia. Acres of foliage burst into beautiful color and Virginia’s scenic roadways show off the state’s stunning natural beauty. Local farms transform into family playgrounds with harvest … [Read more...] about Eat & Drink What You Love This Fall in Virginia
44 Local Tourism Programs Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Growth
~ Program will generate more than $3.8 million in marketing initiatives and impact more than 182 statewide tourism entities~ RICHMOND - Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $965,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 44 local tourism initiatives as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program (MLP). The MLP grants are … [Read more...] about 44 Local Tourism Programs Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Growth
Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Tourism Award for “Crush Friday” Campaign
RICHMOND - The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) received a national tourism industry award for its work on "Crush Friday," a multi-level co-op program to encourage the millennial work martyr to stop losing their unused vacation days. The program was recognized as best in category for Industry and Strategic Partnerships. VTC was recognized last night with the prestigious … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Tourism Award for “Crush Friday” Campaign