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
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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
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 104 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Marketing Grants to Boost Travel Across Virginia
Programs will generate more than $1.3 million in marketing initiatives and support over 600 tourism partners statewide RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that 104 local tourism programs will receive more than $625,000 in matching-grant funds to boost the period between peak and off-peak season travel across the Commonwealth, supporting Virginia’s continued … [Read more...] about Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 104 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Marketing Grants to Boost Travel Across Virginia
Virginia is for Lovers Takes Over the City of Brotherly Love
~Virginia Tourism Corporation launches Philly Takeover marketing campaign to inspire travel to Virginia~ RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is bringing its iconic Virginia is for Lovers brand to Philadelphia with a high-impact “Philly Takeover” marketing initiative, inspiring residents of the City of Brotherly Love to discover why there’s so much to love … [Read more...] about Virginia is for Lovers Takes Over the City of Brotherly Love