MANASSAS—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Holladay Properties will invest $13.95 million in the City of Manassas to establish a Tru by Hilton hotel, creating 35 new jobs and spurring approximately $2.8 million in annual direct economic impact from traveler spending. “The Tru Hotel is a welcome addition to our Commonwealth’s ever-growing tourism economy,” said … [Read more...] about New Tourism Development Financing Project in Manassas Announced
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What’s Hot This Summer in Virginia
With summer officially underway, it's the perfect time to discover what's new and newsworthy in Virginia. Celebrate 50 Years of Love when you visit participating cities and counties all across the state. You'll find everything from special lovers lagers at breweries and lovers blends at wineries, 1969 inspired meals and prices at restaurants, special 50 Years of Love events, … [Read more...] about What’s Hot This Summer in Virginia
Production of a New Pilot in Central Virginia Announced from CBS Television Studios and Imagine Television Studios
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced a new pilot episode of a major upcoming streaming series produced by Imagine Television Studios and CBS Television Studios is set to film in Central Virginia this summer. “We warmly welcome the pilot’s talented cast and crew to our Commonwealth, and the opportunity to play a role in putting new stories on screen,” said Governor … [Read more...] about Production of a New Pilot in Central Virginia Announced from CBS Television Studios and Imagine Television Studios
Virginia Tourism Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Love
~ Destinations around Virginia will host festivities throughout the summer to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers ~ https://youtu.be/x_mojJVSZy8 RICHMOND (June 13, 2019) -- Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today the kickoff to its "50 Years of Love" celebration to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the popular Virginia is for … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Love
Tourism Revenues Reached $26 Billion in Virginia in 2018
~ As “Virginia is for Lovers” celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019, tourism revenues have increased by $17.3 billion since 1969 ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia’s tourism industry generated $26 billion in visitor spending across all communities in 2018, a 4.4 percent increase over 2017. In 2018, tourism in Virginia supported 234,000 jobs for … [Read more...] about Tourism Revenues Reached $26 Billion in Virginia in 2018
