Virginia Appeals Court upholds Greene County’s ability to grant special use permits for agritourism events
Sojourners itself has not yet opened for business
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Tourists and business visitors spent nearly $1 billion in Charlottesville area in 2024
Direct spending in Albemarle County was up 6.5 percent while down 0.8 percent in Charlottesville
Charlottesville City Council briefed on regional tourism efforts
Tourism brings in nearly $1 billion a year in tax revenue
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.