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2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Hall of Fame: RITA MCCLENNY
PRESIDENT AND CEO | VIRGINIA TOURISM CORP RICHMOND
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 […]
Peterson Cos. plans smaller-scale Sphere in National Harbor
Sphere Entertainment plans a $1B, 6,000-seat version of the Las Vegas Sphere in National Harbor, Maryland, boosting tourism and jobs.
Report: Hampton Roads lost about 6,300 federal civilian jobs in 2025
Hampton Roads lost more than 6,000 federal civilian jobs in 2025, a 10.5% drop that outpaces the national decline.
Tourism bet pays off for Danville and Pittsylvania
In 2024, visitor spending across Danville and Pittsylvania County reached $275.2 million, according to data from the Virginia Tourism Corp. That’s a year-over-year increase of 23.5% — making it the fastest-growing tourism destination in Virginia. Tourism supported 2,221 local jobs and generated more than $11 million in local tax revenue across the region. One obvious […]
Newport News music festival set for Memorial Day weekend 2026
Newport News City Council approved a $3 million grant to support the launch of a major music festival coming Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
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
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
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
Event planners across Virginia say meetings and conventions are thriving again, even as costs and expectations climb.
Temporary Petersburg casino to open in January
A temporary casino preceding the $1.4 billion Live! Casino & Hotel Resort in Petersburg is expected to open in January 2026.
Virginia Tech Foundation may sell Hotel Roanoke
The Virginia Tech Foundation is exploring the sale of the historic Hotel Roanoke after more than 30 years of ownership.
