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RICHMOND - Governor McAuliffe announced today that the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) will partner with Richmond 2015, the organizer of the nine-day UCI Road World Championships cycling event to be held in Richmond this September. This is the first time in nearly 30 years that the race has taken place in the United States. Event staging and visitor spending are estimated to … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation to Partner with Richmond 2015

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Virginia welcomed 413,000 overseas visitors in 2014*, a 17% increase over 2013. The marked rise is the largest percentage increase in the past five years, and the first time during those five years that the Commonwealth's overseas visitation numbers have exceeded 400,000. "Virginia's tourism industry is essential to … [Read more...] about Virginia Sees 17% Increase in Overseas Visitation

RICHMOND - Virginia Tourism Corporation aims to mobilize Instagrammers during Great Outdoors Month with a series of challenges each Wednesday in June. Through the Virginia is for Lovers Instagram account, outdoor lovers will be encouraged to get outside and share their experiences by using the #VAOutdoors hashtag. Those using the hashtag will be featured at … [Read more...] about Virginia Launches #VAOutdoors Instagram Campaign

Virginia Tourism is partnering with Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, using the 46-year-old Virginia is for Lovers logo to promote the assortment of alcoholic products made in the Commonwealth. Seven Virginia ABC stores were selected to participate in the promotion: Richmond (10 North Thompson St.) Williamsburg (1244 Richmond Road and 4640-3 … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Partners with Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to Promote Virginia Products

RICHMOND - Virginians are taking to social media to invite the stars of the popular YouTube show Sorted Food to get "Lost & Hungry" here in the Commonwealth, a destination recently named as the "Food Region of 2014" by Esquire magazine. The UK-based video bloggers have paired up with the TODAY show for a US culinary tour, where the route is chosen by fans on social media. … [Read more...] about Virginia Invites Stars of Popular YouTube Show Sorted Food to Get #LostAndHungry