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BRUCE L. THOMPSON
Nov 2, 2025

BRUCE L. THOMPSON

CEO GOLD KEY | PHR VIRGINIA BEACH

Demand rises for unique meeting locations
Nov 2, 2025

Demand rises for unique meeting locations

Event planners are choosing distinctive Virginia venues — from art museums to racetracks — to create memorable experiences.

VA1 Summit gives tourism pros chance to talk
Nov 2, 2025

VA1 Summit gives tourism pros chance to talk

Virginia tourism leaders will gather in Danville for the annual VA1 Summit to discuss innovation, AI and the future of travel.

Notable hotels opening across Virginia
Nov 2, 2025

Notable hotels opening across Virginia

Virginia’s hotel sector remains strong despite reduced federal travel, with new luxury and boutique properties opening statewide.

Live conventions return but face rising costs
Nov 1, 2025

Live conventions return but face rising costs

Event planners across Virginia say meetings and conventions are thriving again, even as costs and expectations climb.

Atlantic Park surf lagoon makes waves in Virginia Beach
Sep 29, 2025

Atlantic Park surf lagoon makes waves in Virginia Beach

Atlantic Park Surf debuts in Virginia Beach with a Wavegarden lagoon, year-round waves, a new concert venue and luxury entertainment options.

Two hands hold a phone with a sports betting app on the screen. A laptop keyboard shows in the background.
Aug 4, 2025

Virginians spend $478M in June sports wagers

Virginians bet about $477.85 million on sports in June, 15% more than they bet in June 2024, according to Virginia Lottery data.

Virginia Tourism Corp. taps new marketing VP
Jul 21, 2025

Virginia Tourism Corp. taps new marketing VP

Virginia Tourism Corp. on Thursday announced that it has named Catherine “Cat” Marshburn as vice president of marketing.

Mount Crawford, VA. - Excited shoppers pour through the door of the first Buc-ee's to open in Virginia Monday, June 30, 2025, at 6 a.m. (Photo by Norm Shafer)
Jun 30, 2025

Crowds, smiles greet Buc-ee’s first Virginia store opening

Buc-ee’s fans lined up before dawn for the grand opening of the Texas travel center chain’s first Virginia store in Mount Crawford.

Daytona Beach, Florida - December 29, 2022: Large convenience store and gas station Buc-ees featuring a beaver mascot. Photo by AdobeStock
Jun 23, 2025

Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s opens soon — here’s what to know

Virginia's first Buc-ee’s opens June 30 in Mount Crawford, bringing 200+ jobs, brisket, beaver nuggets and a huge fan following to Rockingham County.

Two hands hold a phone with a sports betting app on the screen. A laptop keyboard shows in the background.
Jun 3, 2025

Virginians wager $609M on sports in April

Virginians bet more than $609.71 million on sports in April, 8.2% more than they bet in April 2024, according to Virginia Lottery data.

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