Program will generate over $5.6 million in marketing and event production initiatives and support more than 500 tourism-oriented businesses and partners RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that $885,733 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 88 special events and festivals as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)’s Special Events & Festivals … [Read more...] about Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 88 Special Events & Festivals to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive 2026 Visitation
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70 premier historic destinations in Virginia launch first-of-its-kind statewide tourism journey in celebration of America’s 250th
The Virginia 250 Passport will offer prizes and discounts to historic sites and museums, encouraging individuals and families to explore and experience history together. Richmond, VA – The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) — in partnership with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF) and … [Read more...] about 70 premier historic destinations in Virginia launch first-of-its-kind statewide tourism journey in celebration of America’s 250th
Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces Winter WanderLove Luxury Marketing Promotion
RICHMOND – The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is pleased to announce the launch of its first ever off-season luxury marketing promotion, Winter WanderLove. This brand-new marketing campaign offers travelers an exclusive 25% discount at select luxury hotels across Virginia for stays from January 5 through March 31, 2025. Designed to boost hotel occupancy during traditionally … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces Winter WanderLove Luxury Marketing Promotion
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 81 Special Events & Festivals to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive Visitation in 2025
Program will generate more than $5.6M in marketing and event production initiatives and support more than 324 tourism-oriented businesses and partners RICHMOND – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $812,139 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 81 special events and festivals as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)’s Special Events & … [Read more...] about Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 81 Special Events & Festivals to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive Visitation in 2025
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 108 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive Visitation to Small Businesses
Program will generate more than $1.29M in marketing initiatives and support more than 432 statewide tourism businesses and entities RICHMOND – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $581,607 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 108 small businesses, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), downtown business associations, and chambers of commerce as … [Read more...] about Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 108 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Public-Private Marketing Funds to Drive Visitation to Small Businesses