Participating Destination Marketing Organizations also set to receive up to $20,000 implementation grants. RICHMOND - Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that 10 Virginia communities will launch new tourism programs intended to boost their outdoor recreation economy. Each will receive up to $20,000 through the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) DRIVE Outdoor … [Read more...] about 10 Virginia Communities to Launch New Tourism Programs to Boost Outdoor Recreation
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week
This year for National Travel and Tourism Week, Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation are spotlighting travel’s essential role in cultivating vibrant communities and celebrating how our industry makes the Commonwealth the best state in the country to live, work, and play. Tourism experiences in cities, towns, and neighborhoods across Virginia bring life and … [Read more...] about Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week
236 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive Visitation Through 2024
~ Program will generate more than $18 million in marketing initiatives and support more than 1,100 partners in the tourism economic ecosystem ~ RICHMOND – To kick off National Travel & Tourism Week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $3.2 million in matching grant and sponsorship funds will be awarded to 236 tourism programs as part of … [Read more...] about 236 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive Visitation Through 2024
The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission Names Carly Fiorina as Virginia’s National Honorary Chairperson
Prominent Virginian and renowned business leader will advance VA250’s goal to convene and facilitate a Commonwealth-wide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence WILLIAMSBURG, VA (May 8, 2023) – The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) announced today it has named Carly Fiorina as Virginia’s National … [Read more...] about The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission Names Carly Fiorina as Virginia’s National Honorary Chairperson
Virginia Tourism Corporation, United Airlines, Saks Fifth Avenue Partner to Launch Virginia-Inspired Window Displays
Introducing the United Airlines and Virginia Luxury Resort Collection Photo courtesy of Luis Guillén for Saks Fifth Avenue NEW YORK, NY - Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), United Airlines, and Saks Fifth Avenue have partnered together for the first time to introduce Virginia-inspired windows located at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship store. The windows are … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation, United Airlines, Saks Fifth Avenue Partner to Launch Virginia-Inspired Window Displays
