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
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Third Series in The Walking Dead Franchise to Film in Virginia
RICHMOND – Governor Northam announced today that the third series in AMC’s The Walking Dead franchise will film its debut season in Virginia. The series will follow in the footsteps of the popular AMC program The Walking Dead, now in its ninth season, and the current offshoot series Fear the Walking Dead, which both rank among the most-watched cable series on … [Read more...] about Third Series in The Walking Dead Franchise to Film in Virginia
33 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Growth
~ Program will generate nearly $2.7 million in marketing initiatives and impact over 135 statewide tourism entities ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $625,000 in matching grant funds to be awarded to 33 local tourism initiatives as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program (MLP). The MLP grant funding is designed to … [Read more...] about 33 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Growth
What’s New to LOVE in Virginia
Jan. 16, 2018 RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released What’s New to LOVE in Virginia, the agency’s curated guide to what is new and newsworthy for the travel industry in 2019. The guide is produced annually and offers a regional and by-interest look at what’s to come in 2019. Throughout 2019, VTC will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of its … [Read more...] about What’s New to LOVE in Virginia
Celebrate 12 Days of Travel in Virginia This Holiday Season
Virginia has so much to offer travelers during the holidays, whether you’re looking for historic destinations with traditional decorations and festivities, brilliant light displays all over the state, incredible shopping districts with locally made artisan goods, or even farm-to-table restaurants that serve fresh fare harvested from Virginia. Starting Dec. 3, Virginia is for … [Read more...] about Celebrate 12 Days of Travel in Virginia This Holiday Season
