~ Program will generate more than $15 million in marketing initiatives and impact more than 1,000 statewide tourism entities~ RICHMOND, VA – To kick off National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $2.7 million in matching grant and reimbursable sponsorship funds will be awarded to 259 local and regional tourism … [Read more...] about 259 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Economic Recovery
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Virginia Hotels Offering Discounts for Future Travel in Honor of National Plan for Vacation Day
~Participating Virginia lodging properties offering deals & discounts for future 2022 travel~ RICHMOND – As part of National Plan for Vacation Day on January 25, Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) have teamed up with hotel properties around the state to offer discounts and packages for anyone who books … [Read more...] about Virginia Hotels Offering Discounts for Future Travel in Honor of National Plan for Vacation Day
What’s New in Virginia 2022
RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released What’s New in 2022, the agency’s curated guide to what is new and noteworthy for the travel industry for the coming year. The guide is produced annually and offers a regional look at what’s to come in 2022. To view the full What’s New in 2022 guide, … [Read more...] about What’s New in Virginia 2022
133 Virginia Localities to Receive American Rescue Plan Funding to Aid Tourism Recovery
~Virginia Tourism Corporation to provide funds through ARPA Tourism Recovery Program for tourism marketing and development ~ RICHMOND – The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) has received a $50 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) appropriation by Governor Ralph Northam and the Virginia General Assembly to assist in the revitalization of Virginia’s tourism industry with … [Read more...] about 133 Virginia Localities to Receive American Rescue Plan Funding to Aid Tourism Recovery
Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Tourism Award for “WanderLove” Campaign
RICHMOND - The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) received a national tourism industry award for its work on "WanderLove," a recovery initiative that would unite Virginia's tourism industry, generate immediate economic impact for the local communities and encourage visitors to travel safely. VTC was recognized with the prestigious National Council of State Tourism Directors … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Tourism Award for “WanderLove” Campaign
