Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison in HOMELAND (Season 7, Episode 03). - Photo: Antony Platt/SHOWTIME RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the critically-acclaimed SHOWTIME drama Homeland, produced by Fox 21 Television Studios, is on track to produce an estimated $45 million in direct spending in the Commonwealth, representing the largest single production … [Read more...] about Homeland Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios Slated to Have Record Impact on Virginia’s Economy
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What’s New and Noteworthy across the Commonwealth in 2018
RICHMOND –Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released the Commonwealth’s new and newsworthy curated guide for 2018. The guide showcases the many new things travelers will enjoy in 2018, including the multitude of new craft beverage destinations, outdoor recreation and historic attractions, restaurants and lodging properties. The travel and tourism industry in Virginia has … [Read more...] about What’s New and Noteworthy across the Commonwealth in 2018
Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces 25 Local Tourism Programs to Receive $10,000 Grant for “Crush Friday” Program Marketing Fund
RICHMOND (January 23, 2018) -- Today, Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced that it will fund 25 local tourism programs for its “Crush Friday” program grant fund. “Crush Friday” is part of VTC’s ongoing efforts to support U.S. Travel’s “Project: Time Off” initiative, encouraging citizens to utilize unused vacation days. In total, VTC awarded $250,000 to 25 tourism … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces 25 Local Tourism Programs to Receive $10,000 Grant for “Crush Friday” Program Marketing Fund
Virginia Included in Newly-Launched U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Two Virginia locations have been included with a newly-launched website for the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. In partnership with Travel South USA, the U.S. Civil Rights Trail is a collection of more than 100 churches, courthouses, schools, museums and other landmarks primarily in the Southern states where activists challenged segregation in the 1950s and 1960s to advance social … [Read more...] about Virginia Included in Newly-Launched U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Gov. McAuliffe Announces $1.4 Billion in Private Investments Towards Virginia’s Tourism Industry Since 2014
RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that there have been $1.4 billion in private investments towards Virginia’s tourism industry since he took office in 2014. The Commonwealth’s tourism industry also saw $2.2 billion in total growth during the McAuliffe administration, representing a compound annual growth rate of 3.3 percent. “Virginia’s tourism industry is … [Read more...] about Gov. McAuliffe Announces $1.4 Billion in Private Investments Towards Virginia’s Tourism Industry Since 2014
