By now you’ve probably heard us say “Stop wasting your vacation days!” and “Take a day off!” But for many this is easier said than done. So if you still haven’t had the chance to sit down and plan your days off, we’ve got a plan laid out nice and easy for you – turn this year’s remaining holiday weekends into mini vacations. That’s right, just by tacking on a few of your … [Read more...] about How to Maximize Your Vacation Days This Year
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56 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Growth
RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $840,000 in matching grant funds to be awarded to 56 local tourism initiatives as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program (MLP). The MLP grants are designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging limited local marketing dollars through a … [Read more...] about 56 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Growth
Virginia Tourism Awards 21 Local Music Festivals with Funds to Stimulate Economic Growth
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) awarded sponsorships to 21 Virginia music festivals for total funds of $201,550 as part of its 2018 Music Festival Sponsorship Program. The 21 music festivals that received awards reported 205,000 in attendance and an estimated $34 million in economic impact to communities across the Commonwealth in 2017. The VTC Music Festival Sponsorship … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Awards 21 Local Music Festivals with Funds to Stimulate Economic Growth
Homeland Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios Slated to Have Record Impact on Virginia’s Economy
Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison in HOMELAND (Season 7, Episode 03). - Photo: Antony Platt/SHOWTIME RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the critically-acclaimed SHOWTIME drama Homeland, produced by Fox 21 Television Studios, is on track to produce an estimated $45 million in direct spending in the Commonwealth, representing the largest single production … [Read more...] about Homeland Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios Slated to Have Record Impact on Virginia’s Economy
What’s New and Noteworthy across the Commonwealth in 2018
RICHMOND –Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released the Commonwealth’s new and newsworthy curated guide for 2018. The guide showcases the many new things travelers will enjoy in 2018, including the multitude of new craft beverage destinations, outdoor recreation and historic attractions, restaurants and lodging properties. The travel and tourism industry in Virginia has … [Read more...] about What’s New and Noteworthy across the Commonwealth in 2018