~Collaboration aims to introduce new and expanded audiences to the abundant outdoor recreation and wildlife of the Commonwealth of Virginia~ RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) along with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and Hmble Hstle Clothing, announced the launch of a new merchandise collaboration project, “The Outdoors Are Better … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Corporation Launches Collaboration Project with the Department Of Wildlife Resources and Hmble Hstle Clothing
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AFAR honors Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Work to Change the Travel Industry for the Better
~ The agency has been named one of ten of AFAR’s 2022 Travel Vanguard~ RICHMOND - AFAR Media, America's most critically acclaimed travel media company, has announced that Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) has been selected as one of 10 global visionaries for the 2022 Travel Vanguard awards. The state’s tourism agency was selected for a Travel Vanguard award for its … [Read more...] about AFAR honors Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Work to Change the Travel Industry for the Better
Travelers Spent $69 Million a Day in Virginia in 2021
~ 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
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