Charlottesville City Council briefed on regional tourism efforts
Tourism brings in nearly $1 billion a year in tax revenue
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Tourism bureau seeking input on future of the regional brand
The community survey fulfils part of the CACVB’s strategic plan
Governor Youngkin announces funding for public-private tourism marketing projects
The amount includes several projects for this area including some which have already happened!
UVA wins two awards from group promoting sustainable travel
Both awards are related to the Green Games program which seeks to reduce waste from UVA sporting events.
Work to begin on master plan for Three Notched Trail between Blue Ridge Tunnel and Charlottesville
Actual construction of the trail will take additional funding, funding that has not yet been identified.
Virginia Tourism Corporation makes grants to Tom Tom Festival, Fae Festival
The grants are to assist with marketing efforts for the festivals. What do you want to attend?
Local businesses among recipients of $581,607 in state leveraging funds
The Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program is intended to encourage new tourism programs across the Commonwealth.
Visitors spent nearly $1 billion in Albemarle and Charlottesville in 2023
The $956 million in visitor spending represents the highest amount in a single year and is a sign of post-pandemic rebound.
Nelson County partnering with Waynesboro group to make Blue Ridge Tunnel more accessible
The track chairs will make their debut at the Tunnel Accessibility Day on October 1, 2024, an occasion that has already sold out.
In July, opponents of Beard Mountain Winery forced postponement of public hearing for event venue to this upcoming Tuesday night
The public hearing is now scheduled for August 27, 2024.