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The Cheese Shop co-owner Mary Ellen Power looks forward to a wave of new customers celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. Photo by Jay Paul
Jun 30, 2026

Historic Triangle rolls out welcome mat for America’s 250th birthday

Visit Williamsburg and local businesses anticipate a tourism boost from the colonial williamsburg centennial and the United States semiquincentennial.

Jacco van Teeffelen. Photo courtesy The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa
Jun 23, 2026

Omni Homestead taps new managing director

Jacco van Teeffelen has been named managing director of Omni Homestead Resort & Spa in Hot Springs, succeeding Mark Spadoni.

More than $1 million in renovations are planned at The Inn at Wise. Photo courtesy The Inn at Wise
Jun 1, 2026

Inn at Wise gets new lease-purchase on life

MK4 Hotel owner Mike Patel signs a $3 million lease-purchase for the Inn at Wise, planning over $1 million in renovations to boost tourism in Southwest Virginia.

Phazhon Nash, a member of Roanoke City Council, visits the Berglund Center. Photo by Natalee Waters
May 19, 2026

Roanoke explores Berglund Center redevelopment

Focus group participants explore ideas, including an entertainment district centered around a casino, for Roanoke's Berglund Center.

Tourism related to America’s 250th birthday is up, says Christy S. Coleman, executive director of the Jamestown- Yorktown Foundation, which saw May guided tours getting booked last August. Photo by Matthew R.O. Brown
Apr 29, 2026

Virginia tourism sites bank on America’s 250th birthday

Virginia tourism sees increased attendance driven by the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and statewide semiquincentennial events.

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Apr 28, 2026

2026 Forty Under 40: DAN ROBERTS

VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH AND STRATEGY VIRGINIA TOURISM CORP. | RICHMOND

Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones delivers his State of the City address at Christopher Newport University. Photo by Josh Janney
Apr 14, 2026

$450M Navy housing project in Newport News slated to begin this summer

Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones announced Monday that a $450 million downtown development is expected to begin construction this summer.

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Apr 2, 2026

Richmond Region Tourism names inaugural chief growth officer

Richmond Region Tourism has named Jerrine Lee its first chief growth officer, as it rolls out a new plan to boost tourism.

The Interim Gaming Hall opened in November 2025 and is the temporary precursor to the permanent $750 million Norfolk casino.
Mar 1, 2026

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.

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Feb 4, 2026

Hampton Roads law firm secures naming rights to The Dome

Hampton Roads law firm Rutter Mills has secured the naming rights to Virginia Beach's massive entertainment venue, The Dome.

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Feb 2, 2026

2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Hall of Fame: RITA MCCLENNY

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