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
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64 Tourism Initiatives Receive Funding to Expedite Recovery and Economic Growth
~ More than $860,000 in matching grants awarded through Recovery Marketing Leverage Program ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced $861,080 in matching grants were awarded to 64 local tourism initiatives as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Recovery Marketing Leverage Program. VTC revised its traditional Marketing Leverage Program to create this … [Read more...] about 64 Tourism Initiatives Receive Funding to Expedite Recovery and Economic Growth
Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins Prestigious 2021 Content Marketing Award
CLEVELAND, OH -- The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) just announced Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) won a 2021 Content Marketing Award for Best Content Marketing Program in Travel/Tourism/Hospitality for the Virginia is for Lovers WanderLove campaign. The Content Marketing Awards, produced by the Content Marketing Institute, is the largest and longest-running international … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins Prestigious 2021 Content Marketing Award
The Sessions Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening in Bristol
~ Tourism Development Financing Project represents a capital investment of $23 million, creates 75 new jobs ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam is celebrating the grand opening of The Sessions Hotel in Bristol, Virginia, a project that will be supported by the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Tourism Development Financing Program and reflects a total capital investment of $23 … [Read more...] about The Sessions Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening in Bristol
Virginia is for Lovers Updates Pride Heart Logo with Progress Pride Flag Design
~ Pride festival information, updated merchandise, LGBTQ-friendly listings and more available on virginia.org ~ RICHMOND - Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is updating its current Virginia is for Lovers Pride Heart logo and adopting the Progress Pride Flag design that represents different identities within the broader queer community. VTC introduced the Virginia is for … [Read more...] about Virginia is for Lovers Updates Pride Heart Logo with Progress Pride Flag Design