Information for Virginia's Travel Industry

  • Launch of the Lincoln Movie Trail
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  • Calendar

     

    • Aspiring Innkeeper Class

      Jun 7, 2013, Jun 8, 2013
      Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors Office, 550 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
      Is innkeeping for you? Is owning a B&B a dream of yours, but you’re not sure it can be a reality? Please join BBAV and The B&B Team for a day and a half workshop for individuals and couples who want to explore the opportunities of owning and operating a B&B. Read More

    • ESTO Richmond

      August 18-20, 2013
      Richmond Marriott and Richmond Convention Center
      The U.S. Travel Association’s Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) is the ONLY national forum where tourism destination professionals at the state, region and local level get critical tools, tips and information to help them better market and grow their destinations. It will be held in Richmond this year.  Read More
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  • Virginia Tourism Industry News

  • The VTC Marketing Leverage Program

    Applications are now Open!

    The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program is designed to leverage limited marketing dollars, to stimulate new marketing programs through the creation of tourism partnerships, to develop a research-based marketing program with strong measures of success, and to extend the "Virginia is for Lovers" campaign. Application Deadline is June 18, 2013
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    American Civil War Sesquicentennial Marketing

    Applications are now open!

    The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) have created a special American Civil War Sesquicentennial Tourism Marketing Program.  This program will help Virginia community organizations, working in partnership with the local tourism industry, in promoting the commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. Applications are due Tuesday, July 9, 2013
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    Keep Virginia Beautiful 60th Anniversary

    VTC and Keep Virginia Beautiful Partnership

    In honor of its 60th anniversary, the Virginia Tourism Corporation and its Virginia Green program have pledged to promote all of the activities associated with the year-long celebration of Keep Virginia Beautiful. Get involved!
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    Governor McDonnell Announces 2011 Tourism Economic Impact Figures

    ~Tourism revenue up 8 percent statewide over 2010~

    Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that visitors to Virginia generated $20.4 billion in revenue from tourism in 2011, an 8 percent increase over 2010. In 2011, tourism in Virginia supported 207,000 jobs, an increase of nearly 2 percent in employment, and provided more than $1.32 billion in state and local taxes.
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    Statewide Tourism Awards and Accolades

    Thanks to you, Tourism in Virginia generated $20 billion in economic impact - an 8% increase! View the video that was presented at the VA-1 Finale.
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  • Tourism Opportunities

 
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