With summer officially underway, it's the perfect time to discover what's new and newsworthy in Virginia. Celebrate 50 Years of Love when you visit participating cities and counties all across the state. You'll find everything from special lovers lagers at breweries and lovers blends at wineries, 1969 inspired meals and prices at restaurants, special 50 Years of Love events, … [Read more...] about What’s Hot This Summer in Virginia
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Virginia Tourism Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Love
~ Destinations around Virginia will host festivities throughout the summer to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers ~ https://youtu.be/x_mojJVSZy8 RICHMOND (June 13, 2019) -- Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today the kickoff to its "50 Years of Love" celebration to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the popular Virginia is for … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Love
Tourism Revenues Reached $26 Billion in Virginia in 2018
~ As “Virginia is for Lovers” celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019, tourism revenues have increased by $17.3 billion since 1969 ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia’s tourism industry generated $26 billion in visitor spending across all communities in 2018, a 4.4 percent increase over 2017. In 2018, tourism in Virginia supported 234,000 jobs for … [Read more...] about Tourism Revenues Reached $26 Billion in Virginia in 2018
New Limited Series “The Good Lord Bird” from Blumhouse Television and SHOWTIME® to Film in Virginia
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the upcoming limited series The Good Lord Bird will film in Virginia this summer. The new SHOWTIME® limited series, produced by Blumhouse Television, is based on the National Book Award-winning novel, by the same name, from bestselling author James McBride. Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Tony® nominee Ethan Hawke will star as … [Read more...] about New Limited Series “The Good Lord Bird” from Blumhouse Television and SHOWTIME® to Film in Virginia