RICHMOND – Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, 2022, is the oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, the last of the former Confederate states to abolish slavery, finally heard that the Civil War had ended, and learned that the Emancipation Proclamation had made them free nearly two … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth in Virginia 2022
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What’s New in Virginia Summer 2022
RICHMOND – In honor of National Travel & Tourism Week (May 1-7), the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is sharing What’s New in Virginia for Summer 2022, the agency’s curated guide to what is new and noteworthy for the travel industry in Virginia this summer. Central Virginia and Southern Virginia New opening or renovation The Virginia … [Read more...] about What’s New in Virginia Summer 2022
259 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Economic Recovery
~ Program will generate more than $15 million in marketing initiatives and impact more than 1,000 statewide tourism entities~ RICHMOND, VA – To kick off National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $2.7 million in matching grant and reimbursable sponsorship funds will be awarded to 259 local and regional tourism … [Read more...] about 259 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Bolster Economic Recovery
Virginia Hotels Offering Discounts for Future Travel in Honor of National Plan for Vacation Day
~Participating Virginia lodging properties offering deals & discounts for future 2022 travel~ RICHMOND – As part of National Plan for Vacation Day on January 25, Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA) have teamed up with hotel properties around the state to offer discounts and packages for anyone who books … [Read more...] about Virginia Hotels Offering Discounts for Future Travel in Honor of National Plan for Vacation Day
What’s New in Virginia 2022
Iron Pony Adventure Park in Chincoteague Island RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released What’s New in 2022, the agency’s curated guide to what is new and noteworthy for the travel industry for the coming year. The guide is produced annually and offers a regional look at what’s to come in 2022. To view the full What’s New in 2022 guide, … [Read more...] about What’s New in Virginia 2022
