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Visitor Centers Seminar

March 16-17, 2016

Roanoke, VA
Come join us in Virginia’s Blue Ridge for the annual Visitor Centers Seminar which promises to be an engaging program. The Early Bird registration rate will be available until February 12th. Read More

Virginia Food Expo

Mar 23, 2016

Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond VA
Food Buyers: Discover, taste, and order Virginia sourced food and beverage products for your restaurant.Free for industry buyers.
Food Wholesalers: Exhibit Virginia sourced oysters, foods, wines, brews, and beverages and get your products in front of restaurant and store buyers. There is a booth fee. Read More

VTC Orientation

March 23-24; June 8-9; Sept. 14-15; or Dec. 7-8

Hilton Richmond Downtown, Richmond, VA
Join us for a one-and-a-half-day interactive session in Richmond where you will you learn about VTC’s marketing strategies and programs and how you can work with VTC. Orientation is a must for tourism marketers, DMOs, managers/owners of Virginia tourism properties and those who want to increase their visitation. Read More

2016 Agritourism in Virginia’s New Economy Conference

Apr 5, 2016, Apr 6, 2016

Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, South Boston

Two-days filled with fresh ideas on . . .
farm events such as weddings and music, social media, marketing, hospitality, regional networks, zoning and conservation, financing and legal structures, wineries and farm craft breweries, bed and breakfast, food and farm safety, farm workforce, and businesses planning.

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Virginia Tourism Industry News

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Governor McAuliffe Announces Tourism Revenues Expected to Exceed $22.4 Billion in 2014
~ New statewide data shows a forecasted increase of 4.1% compared to 2013
Governor Terry McAuliffe announces today that Virginia’s tourism revenues are expected to exceed $22.4 billion in 2014, a 4.1 percent increase over 2013. In 2014, tourism in Virginia supported 216,300 jobs, an increase of 1.5 percent in employment, and provided more than $1.5 billion in state and local taxes, an increase of 5.6 percent compared to 2013. The increase is largely attributed to Virginia’s authentic, local travel experiences and surging culinary scene.
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VTC Re-Opens the LOVEwork Reimbursement Program
LOVE is Popping Up All Over Virginia, and now is your chance to be a part of it!
This year, VTC hopes to see the same success as previous years by re-opening the LOVEwork reimbursement program. VTC will reimburse approved projects up to $1,500 each for the creation of a LOVEwork.
More information and apply.
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Tourism Opportunities

Get Involved with VTC Marketing
Check out our variety of programs aimed at providing solutions for our partners.
Learn About Grant Funding
Leverage marketing dollars, resulting in increased visitor spending, revenue and jobs.
LOVEworks Application
Bring LOVE artwork to your destination.
Research - Economic Impact
Learn about Economic Impact of tourism in Virginia.
Marketing Plan & LOVE Brand Style Guide
Learn about VTC marketing and incorporate LOVE into yours.
Marketing on Virginia.org
Get listed for free on Virginia.org. Learn more.