~ Virginia’s tourism revenues reached $25.2 billion, marking an 87% recovery to pre-pandemic spending ~ RICHMOND – Today, Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced that travelers to Virginia spent $69 million a day in 2021, up from $48 million in 2020. Virginia’s tourism revenues also reached $25.2 billion in 2021, marking an 87% recovery to pre-pandemic spending in 2019. … [Read more...] about Travelers Spent $69 Million a Day in Virginia in 2021
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Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Award for its “WanderLove” Campaign
~ The award marks VTC’s 13th Mercury Award, U.S. Travel Association’s most prestigious accolade ~ RICHMOND, VA - Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) received a national tourism industry award for its “WanderLove” campaign, a recovery initiative that united Virginia’s tourism industry, generated immediate economic impact for local … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Wins National Award for its “WanderLove” Campaign
Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces New Grant Program for Outdoor Recreation Development
~DRIVE Outdoor Grant Program to provide up to $20,000 in funds to spur economic growth for Virginia’s outdoor recreation industry~ RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced a new grant program aimed at growing Virginia’s outdoor economy. The DRIVE Outdoor grant program builds on the DRIVE 2.0 Statewide Strategic Plan to enhance outdoor recreational … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces New Grant Program for Outdoor Recreation Development
83 Virginia Sports and Meeting Events to Receive American Rescue Plan Funding to Aid Tourism Recovery
~Virginia Tourism Corporation to provide $1.45 million through ARPA Sports Marketing and Meeting & Convention Incentive Programs for sports and meetings tourism marketing and development ~ RICHMOND – The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) has awarded $1.45 million to 83 events through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Sports Marketing Incentive Program and ARPA Meeting … [Read more...] about 83 Virginia Sports and Meeting Events to Receive American Rescue Plan Funding to Aid Tourism Recovery
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
