New hotels, attractions, and experiences shaping a year of compelling reasons to visit the Commonwealth Richmond, VA - Today, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released What’s New in Virginia in 2026, the agency’s curated guide highlighting new and noteworthy developments for the travel industry in the year ahead. Produced annually, the guide offers an overview … [Read more...] about What’s New in Virginia 2026
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Virginia Tourism Corporation Launches New Virginia Civil Rights Trail Podcast
Virginia stories illuminate the Commonwealth’s role in the fight for equality as part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today the launch of a new Virginia Civil Rights Trail podcast series, highlighting the Commonwealth’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement while amplifying the voices of … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Launches New Virginia Civil Rights Trail Podcast
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 88 Special Events & Festivals to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive 2026 Visitation
Program will generate over $5.6 million in marketing and event production initiatives and support more than 500 tourism-oriented businesses and partners RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that $885,733 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 88 special events and festivals as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)’s Special Events & Festivals … [Read more...] about Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 88 Special Events & Festivals to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive 2026 Visitation
70 premier historic destinations in Virginia launch first-of-its-kind statewide tourism journey in celebration of America’s 250th
The Virginia 250 Passport will offer prizes and discounts to historic sites and museums, encouraging individuals and families to explore and experience history together. Richmond, VA – The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) — in partnership with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF) and … [Read more...] about 70 premier historic destinations in Virginia launch first-of-its-kind statewide tourism journey in celebration of America’s 250th
Virginia Film Office Announces “The Ice at the Bottom of the World” to Film in Virginia
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Film Office announced today that The Ice at the Bottom of the World, the upcoming feature film based on Virginia author Mark Richard’s award-winning collection of short stories, has selected Virginia as its filming location. Production is set to take place this fall in Coastal Virginia. The Ice at the Bottom of the World is a darkly comic tale about … [Read more...] about Virginia Film Office Announces “The Ice at the Bottom of the World” to Film in Virginia