RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam tonight awarded the 2018 Virginia Wineries Association’s (VWA) Governor's Cup to King Family Vineyards for its 2014 Meritage. Like all wines entered in the competition it is made from 100 percent Virginia fruit. This is the third time King Family Vineyards has won the Governor’s Cup. They also won in 2010 for their 2007 Meritage and in 2004 for … [Read more...] about King Family Vineyards’ 2014 Meritage Named 2018 Governor’s Cup® Winner
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Virginia Tourism Awards 21 Local Music Festivals with Funds to Stimulate Economic Growth
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) awarded sponsorships to 21 Virginia music festivals for total funds of $201,550 as part of its 2018 Music Festival Sponsorship Program. The 21 music festivals that received awards reported 205,000 in attendance and an estimated $34 million in economic impact to communities across the Commonwealth in 2017. The VTC Music Festival Sponsorship … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Awards 21 Local Music Festivals with Funds to Stimulate Economic Growth
Homeland Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios Slated to Have Record Impact on Virginia’s Economy
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
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