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~ 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

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6SGycBP6Ac RICHMOND (November 12, 2018) -- The Virginia Tourism Corporation today debuted an original promotional video featuring Emmy Award-winning actor Claire Danes. The video, a tool created to promote tourism to the Commonwealth, features the actor speaking about her experience filming the popular Showtime series Homeland in Virginia.  … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Releases Promotional Video Featuring Claire Danes