Virginia Tourism News Releases
2006 Releases
December 4, 2006
Heat Up Your Winter in Virginia-Virginia's mountain resorts, spas and wineries make for great winter getaways-
If you are planning a winter getaway, Virginia should be at the top of your list. Home to four major mountain resorts, world-class spas, and more than 100 wineries with seasonal events, Virginia has exactly what you need to heat up your winter.
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November 7, 2006
Virginia Tourism Connects the Stars in "Flags of Our Fathers"
"Flags of Our Fathers," the Clint Eastwood movie about the famous flag-raising at Iwo Jima, has a special connection to Virginia - one that takes on greater meaning as Veterans' Day approaches and that spotlights Virginia as a visitor's destination for American military heritage.
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September 20, 2006
Virginia to Uncork Wine Month in October
-Virginia’s 100+ wineries are a boom for tourism and taste buds-
Virginia is for Lovers, especially wine lovers. Wine in Virginia is bigger than ever, with more than 100 wineries across the state. To celebrate Virginia’s vineyards and the wine industry’s positive impact on tourism, Virginia is dedicating October as Wine Month.
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September 8, 2006
New, Free Civil War Trails Map - Learn Undiscovered History -
Virginia is unparalleled as a destination for Civil War history, drawing visitors from around the world to its battlefields and museums. Now visitors can experience more than 500 Civil War sites throughout Virginia and Maryland - many not previously marked or interpreted - with the help of a new map and guide from Civil War Trails, a 13-year-ol organization that began with a single trail in Virginia and grew to a multi-state initiative.
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August 25, 2006
Virginia Tourism Wins Top Honors for Marketing Excellence
- Virginia is the only state to receive multiple awards from prestigious national tourism group -
Virginia's tourism leaders have reason to celebrate after taking home multiple awards for marketing excellence from the country's most prestigious tourism organization.
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August 24, 2006
Maps available for Capt. John Smith's Trail.
James River trail follows explorer's footsteps.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) today unveiled travel maps for Capt. John Smith's Trail, a boat and auto tour along the james River. Developed to complement Jamestown 2007 - America's 400th Anniversary, the route includes 40 parks, historic sites and museums between Richmond and Newport News.
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August 9, 2006
Planning the Ultimate Fall Visit to Virginia Just Got Easier
-New Web-Site Feature Maps Attractions, Lodging and Dining Near Virginia's 100+ Fall Festivals and Events -
What makes Virginia a great destination for fall? How about 15.8 million acres of trees just waiting to show off their colors? All that foliage, combined with over 2,500 miles of scenic byways and more than 100 festivals and events, makes a trip to Virginia better than anything you were planning to do this fall.
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August 2, 2006
Virginia Tourism Corporation Selects BCF to Develop Future Advertising
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has selected BCF, a Virginia Beach- and Richmond-based agency, to spearhead its $3-million annual advertising program. The firm was selected by a team of Virginia tourism industry leaders, who reviewed seven written proposals and three oral presentations, to win the highly coveted account.
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July 7, 2006
Think Outside the Books: Major New Museums In Virginia Blow the Dust Off History
Virginia, already home to some of the most dynamic modern museum experiences in America, welcomes more than $214 million in major new museum facilities this summer and throughout the coming months. More than 335,000 square feet of contemporary exhibit space will house a new wave of immersive, interactive galleries, multi-media experiences and treasured artifacts. Visitors will encounter dinosaurs, experience life in a Civil War gunboat, come face-to-face with 19-year-old George Washington and discover unforgettable new doorways into science and history.
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May 18, 2006
Governor Kaine Announces New High in Tourism
Spending in Virginia in 2005
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced
record growth in spending by tourists in Virginia in 2005— $16.5
billion, a 9.6 percent increase over the 2004 figure of $15 billion.
Preliminary data from the Virginia Tourism Corporation also indicates
207,000 Virginians are directly employed in the tourism industry,
with a total 2005 payroll of $4.1 billion.
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April 14, 2006
Virginia and Maryland National Scenic Byways to Get Tourism Marketing Boost from Federal Grant
The National Scenic Byways of Virginia and Maryland will get a tourism marketing boost thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Capital Region USA, Inc., a non-profit organization responsible for marketing Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., as a unified travel destination in targeted overseas markets, announced that it has received a $94,748 grant to fund a marketing initiative promoting the scenic byways of Maryland and Virginia.
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February 20, 2006
The Society of American Travel Writers Names Pamplin Historical Park Recipient of Its Phoenix Award
Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier today received the Society of American Travel Writers' 2005 Phoenix Award at the news conference held by Travel South Showcase at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. SATW announced the award at its annual convention last fall in Las Vegas; but the award is traditionally presented during a significant tourism-industry event in the winner's state.
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February 9, 2006
10 Reasons to Check into Virginia's Mountain Resorts
With the groundhog promising six more weeks of winter and the spirit of the Winter Olympics in the air, now is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the cold. Virginia Mountain Resorts - Wintergreen, Bryce, Massanutten and The Homestead - offer special deals, events and attractions. Their convenient locations make it easy to drive less and ski more. Here are 10 tips for making the most of winter in Virginia.
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February 9, 2006
Jamestown Mystery Artifact Contest Inspires Winning Ideas from Students
Suggesting everything from a beer dispenser to a lunch box to a soap dish, students throughout the U.S. offered innovative explanations, grounded in historical accuracy, to win a contest about how early colonists might have used a mystery artifact unearthed by archaeologists at Historic Jamestowne, the first permanent English settlement in America and the birthplace of the United States.
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February 7, 2006
West Virginia Native Alisa Bailey Reappointed as Virginia Tourism Chief
Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced on Friday, Jan. 26, that Charleston native, Alisa L. Bailey, will continue to serve as president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation, a position she has held since 2003. Prior to her appointment, Bailey served as the West Virginia Bureau of Commerce Chief and West Virginia Tourism Commissioner.
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February 6, 2006
Virginia Shows Off to Convention of Top Tourism Industry Buyers and Travel Media
More than 700 tourism professionals from the United States and Canada will experience Virginia as a travel destination when Travel South USA - America's oldest and largest regional marketing organization - brings its annual Showcase convention to the Greater Richmond Convention Center, February 18-20. Millions of potential tourism dollars from future tourists are at stake as at least 280 supplier representatives from 12 southern states vie for the attention of more than 190 buyers, including group-tour operators and travel-service providers in a swirling, four-day marketplace that determines a lot of tourism-product offered to consumers.
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January 31, 2006
New, Free Virginia Secrets Magazine Showcases Jamestown 2007
For travelers to and through Virginia during 2006-2007, a copy of the free, 68-page, four-color magazine, Virginia Secrets, is a must. It provides an insider's look at the Jamestown 1607 story beginning with "The New World" feature film by Terrence Malick ("Thin Red Line"), which debuted in January.
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January 19, 2006
Virginia Tourism Survey Confirms Potential Impact of 'The New World'
A recent East Coast survey confirms that the state of Virginia may host more tourists this year as a result of The New World, an epic film about Jamestown, Virginia, starring Colin Farrell as John Smith. State officials anticipate that the film, released nationally January 20, will help boost tourism because it's based on Virginia history and was also filmed in Virginia.
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January 4, 2006
Virginia Tourism Corporation Produces Record Number of New Travel Guides
The 2006 Virginia Travel Guide is now available from the Virginia Tourism Corporation - and in anticipation of growing public demand a record 800,000 copies were produced. The 224-page full-color publication is recognized along with the VTC Web site (www.Virginia.org) as the essential source for visitors planning leisure travel to Virginia.
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