RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the 29th Annual October Virginia Wine Month, offering visitors a chance to discover why Virginia is a wine destination unlike any other. The month long celebration includes special events at wineries, restaurants, hotels, and wine bars, as well as dozens of wine festivals across the commonwealth. This year’s wine month theme … [Read more...] about October is Virginia Wine Month
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Billsburg Brewery to Invest $1.4 million in James City County
RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Billsburg Brewery will invest $1.4 million and create nine new jobs in James City County. The brewery will be the first craft brewery in the locality, joining the vibrant craft beverage industry across the Commonwealth. The Virginia Tourism Corporation worked with James City County and Billsburg Brewery to secure this … [Read more...] about Billsburg Brewery to Invest $1.4 million in James City County
Virginia Partnership with REI Announced to Promote Virginia Public Lands Day
RICHMOND – The Commonwealth of Virginia has partnered with national retail outfitter REI to promote the inaugural Virginia Public Lands Day, which will take place on September 30, 2017. The newly instituted Virginia Public Lands Day was established during the 2017 General Assembly session and encourages conservation and stewardship through special events around the … [Read more...] about Virginia Partnership with REI Announced to Promote Virginia Public Lands Day
Tourism Industry Sees $2.2 Billion Growth Since 2014
RICHMOND – Governor McAuliffe today announced that Virginia’s tourism revenue has grown by $2.2 billion since his taking office in 2014 with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3 percent. Today, visitor spending in Virginia supports 230,000 jobs; 16,000 of those have been added during his tenure, representing a 7.6 percent increase. Today’s tourism industry also provides $1.7 … [Read more...] about Tourism Industry Sees $2.2 Billion Growth Since 2014
September is Spirits Month in Virginia
RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe declared that September is Virginia Spirits Month. This year marks the second annual celebration with new and exciting promotions intended to educate consumers and travelers about Virginia distilled spirits. “Virginia is the Birthplace of American Spirits and with total sales of spirits topping more than $6 million last year in the … [Read more...] about September is Spirits Month in Virginia
