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State tourism fortunes rose in 2025 from casinos
Virginia's tourism expanded rapidly in 2025 with new casino openings, entertainment venues, and major events boosting economic impact and visitor numbers.
2026 Virginia Power 50 List: CHRISTOPHER J. NASSETTA
PRESIDENT AND CEO HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS MCLEAN
Roanoke Valley confronts hotel room shortage
As a trio of hotels shuttered in the city over the past several years, the number of rooms available in Roanoke to travelers has shrunk. Two hotels — the Blue Ridge Hotel & Conference Center, which closed in late 2019, and a Days Inn that shuttered in 2022 — were replaced by multifamily developments. And […]
Former Dominion Energy tower in Richmond getting $158M makeover
The former Dominion Energy tower in downtown Richmond is undergoing a $158 million transformation that will result in a hotel and housing.
Apartment-style hotel coming to Hampton in 2026
North Carolina-based stayApt Suites plans to open a 103-suite hotel in Hampton, with an expected opening in summer 2026.
100 People to Meet in 2026: Hosts
Nourishing and delighting us, these Virginians welcome us to their communities through food, hospitality and entertainment.
Notable hotels opening across Virginia
Virginia’s hotel sector remains strong despite reduced federal travel, with new luxury and boutique properties opening statewide.
Shamin Hotels debuts first Hyatt Select in US
Shamin Hotels opens the first Hyatt Select in the U.S. in Chester and plans a new Outset Collection hotel in Virginia Beach.
Hospitality | Tourism 2025: ALBRECHT, CHRIS
In 2022, Albrecht assumed his current post overseeing the Danville casino, which opened in December 2024. The $800 million Caesars Virginia resort, with 1,200 employees, is the third permanent casino to open in the state, although a temporary venue was previously in operation. The property includes more than 90,000 square feet of gaming space, with […]
