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Hospitality | Tourism 2025: NASSETTA, CHRISTOPHER J.
Nassetta is the longtime president and CEO of one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Hilton has a portfolio of 8,600 properties and 24 brands in 139 countries and territories. Nassetta joined Hilton in 2007 after investment firm Blackstone acquired the company in a $26 billion deal. Hilton went public again in 2013, and by […]
Hospitality | Tourism 2025: KAMENSKY, JANE
Kamensky started work as the head of the foundation that owns and operates Monticello, in 2024. Home of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president and author of the Declaration of Independence, Monticello draws more than 300,000 visitors annually. Before coming to Albemarle County, the Yale alumna was a history professor at Harvard University and director […]
Marion museum aims to ‘Do the Dew’
The Birthplace of Modern Mountain Dew museum is expected to draw thousands of tourists with a thirst for history when it opens in the small town of Marion in May 2026. It will highlight the town’s role in improving a soda created in Tennessee in the 1940s. Bill Jones, general manager of Tip Corporation of […]
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.
Virginia casinos report $78.5M in June revenue
June gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $78.5 million, down $6.9 million from May, according to a Virginia Lottery report.
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.
Virginia Beach anticipates bright tourism summer
Three Dog Night ushered in a new era for The Dome in Virginia Beach in May, belting hits like “Joy to the World” to excited fans and driving the summer entertainment season on the Oceanfront. Next on tap is the launch of the Wavegarden surf lagoon, which is expected to open this summer, according to […]
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.
Virginia casinos report $85.4M in May revenue
May gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $85.39 million, according to a June 13 report from the Virginia Lottery.
U.S. 58 repairs near Damascus to finish ahead of schedule
U.S. 58 repairs to finish early, helping restore access to Damascus and the Virginia Creeper Trail, crucial for local tourism and economy.
Sail250 to bring 60 ships to Norfolk for America’s big birthday
Gov. Glenn Youngkin last week kicked off the one-year countdown to Sail250 — an enormous maritime festival that’s expected to bring more than 3 million visitors to Virginia and generate at least $150 million in revenue.
Henrico issues new RFI for arena project
Following the collapse of the $2.3 billion GreenCity project in March, Henrico County on Tuesday released a new request for interest for developers to submit plans for an arena-anchored development in the county's West End.
