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The Feature Film Will Begin Production in Coastal Virginia this Summer RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that America’s Favorite, an upcoming feature film, has selected Virginia as its filming location. Production is set to begin this summer throughout the Coastal Virginia region. The film will be directed by Eric Bross (Affairs of State, A Country … [Read more...] about Governor Spanberger Announces “America’s Favorite” to Film in Virginia

Funding Will Generate More Than $6.5 Million in Marketing Initiatives & Support More Than 850 Tourism Partners Across Virginia RICHMOND, VA — To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that more than $2.2 million in matching grant and sponsorship funds will be awarded to 143 local tourism programs. The Virginia Tourism … [Read more...] about Governor Spanberger Announces $2.2 Million in Funding to Accelerate Tourism Across the Commonwealth, Grow Local Economies

Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) has approved the creation of a new tourism marketing region, Virginia Piedmont, expanding the Commonwealth’s regional tourism structure from 10 to 11 regions. The Virginia Piedmont region was proposed through a collaborative petition from local destination marketing organizations (DMOs) seeking to establish a tourism … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Approves Creation of New “Virginia Piedmont” Tourism Region

Seasoned tourism leader to advance collaborative growth across the Commonwealth Richmond, VA – Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today the promotion of Becky Nave to Vice President of Partnership Marketing. In this role, Nave will lead VTC’s cooperative marketing, industry grant programs, tourism product development, and strategic planning initiatives … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces Becky Nave as Vice President of Partnership Marketing