RICHMOND -- Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia's tourism revenues reached $23 billion in 2015, a 2.3 percent increase over 2014, and supported 222,600 jobs, an increase of 2.6% or 5,700 jobs compared to 2014. The tourism industry also provided $1.6 billion in state and local revenue, an increase of 5.6 percent. Virginia welcomed over 41 million visitors from … [Read more...] about Tourism Revenues Reached $23 billion in 2015
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Virginia Tourism Awards $812,000 to Local Initiatives in Matching Tourism Grants
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that more than $812,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 39 local tourism initiatives as part of Virginia Tourism Corporation's (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program. The grants are designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging local marketing dollars and will ultimately impact … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Awards $812,000 to Local Initiatives in Matching Tourism Grants
PBS Series “Mercy Street” to Return to Virginia
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the PBS Civil War drama series Mercy Street will be returning to Virginia for a second season of filming. Season one filmed on location in Central Virginia and has been both a critical and popular success since premiering in January. The series is inspired by real events that took place at Mansion House, an Alexandria … [Read more...] about PBS Series “Mercy Street” to Return to Virginia
First Lady McAuliffe and Secretary Todd Haymore Visit Caromont Farm, Feed Baby Goats to Promote Agritourism in Virginia
ESMONT - First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and Todd Haymore, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, visited Caromont Farm last week to feed newborn baby goats as part of an ongoing commitment to promoting agritourism in Virginia. The First Lady and Secretary met with Caromont Farm's owner and cheesemaker, Gail Hobbs-Page, to learn about kidding season, the importance of … [Read more...] about First Lady McAuliffe and Secretary Todd Haymore Visit Caromont Farm, Feed Baby Goats to Promote Agritourism in Virginia
New Virginia Tourism Growth Fund Project in St. Paul Announced
RICHMOND -- Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that the first recipient of the Virginia Tourism Growth Fund (VTGF) will be the Western Front Hotel in St. Paul. The VTGF is a Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) program established to grow tourism development projects across the state. The new boutique hotel's name honors the rich history of St. Paul and its legacy as a … [Read more...] about New Virginia Tourism Growth Fund Project in St. Paul Announced