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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

Despite significant pandemic impacts, meetings and conventions visitation fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 RICHMOND - Virginia Tourism Corporation announced today that meetings and conventions in Virginia generated $5.8 billion in direct spending in 2023, with $2.1 billion contributed solely by visitors. Meetings and conventions visitors spent nearly $6 million … [Read more...] about Meetings and Conventions in Virginia Generated $5.8 Billion in Direct Spending in 2023

Tourism generated $33.3 billion in visitor spending in Virginia, marking a nearly 10% increase over 2022. Travelers spent $91 million a day in Virginia in 2023 RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $33.3 billion in visitor spending in 2023, an increase of nearly … [Read more...] about Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Sets New Tourism Spending Record for Visitors in 2023