~ Participating Destination Marketing Organizations in selected communities to receive up to $200,000 in implementation grants ~ RICHMOND - Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that 10 Virginia communities will launch new tourism programs to boost their outdoor recreation economies. Each will receive up to $20,000 through the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) DRIVE … [Read more...] about 10 Virginia Communities to Launch New Tourism Programs and Boost Outdoor Recreation through VTC DRIVE Outdoor Program
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King Family Vineyards Wins 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup for the 2019 Meritage
Winemaker Matthieu Finot brings further recognition to the Monticello AVA RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup® to King Family Vineyards for the 2019 Meritage - a blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. This year’s prestigious award was announced during the annual Virginia Governor’s Cup® Gala held at Richmond’s … [Read more...] about King Family Vineyards Wins 2024 Virginia Governor’s Cup for the 2019 Meritage
Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Award for its “Heart & Soul” Campaign
~ The award marks VTC’s 14th Mercury Award, U.S. Travel Association’s most prestigious accolade ~ RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) received a national tourism industry award for its “Heart & Soul” campaign, an initiative aimed to promote Virginia as a welcoming destination for Black travelers and increase visitation from this travel group. VTC was … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Award for its “Heart & Soul” Campaign
Visitor Spending in Virginia Returns to 2019 Levels
Visitor spending in Virginia reached $30.3 billion in 2022, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 4.4% RICHMOND, VA –Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated $30.3 billion in visitor spending in 2022, an increase of 20.3% from 2021, exceeding 2019 levels by 4.4%. The tourism industry in Virginia … [Read more...] about Visitor Spending in Virginia Returns to 2019 Levels
Virginia Tourism Corporation, United Airlines, Saks Fifth Avenue Partner to Launch Virginia-Inspired Window Displays
Introducing the United Airlines and Virginia Luxury Resort Collection Photo courtesy of Luis Guillén for Saks Fifth Avenue NEW YORK, NY - Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), United Airlines, and Saks Fifth Avenue have partnered together for the first time to introduce Virginia-inspired windows located at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship store. The windows are … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation, United Airlines, Saks Fifth Avenue Partner to Launch Virginia-Inspired Window Displays
