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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.

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May 14, 2026

Cavalier Hotel, 2 other Virginia Beach hotels could be sold to Connecticut firm

The historic Cavalier Hotel and resort in Virginia Beach may soon be sold to a Connecticut-based real estate investment firm.

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.

A rendering shows an expanded security screening checkpoint in the Richmond airport. Rendering courtesy Gresham Smith/Richmond International Airport
Apr 29, 2026

Richmond airport prepares for expansion takeoff

Richmond International Airport plans a $253 million expansion including a consolidated security checkpoint to increase passenger capacity and economic impact.

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Apr 28, 2026

Colonial Williamsburg CEO retires, is replaced by Fiorina

Colonial Williamsburg CEO Cliff Fleet retires as Carly Fiorina takes over during the foundation's centennial year.

The temporary Live! Casino Virginia venue in Petersburg, which opens Jan. 22, 2026, has more than 900 electric games. Photo by Jay Paul
Apr 9, 2026

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino referendum vote

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday vetoed legislation that would have led to Fairfax County's referendum vote to determine whether a casino would be built in Tysons. 

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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.

In January, Petersburg became Virginia’s fifth city with a casino. Photo by Jay Paul
Mar 31, 2026

Petersburg rolls out temporary Live! Casino

Petersburg launched a temporary Live! Casino featuring 900 slot machines and 30 table games while the $1.4 billion permanent resort is under construction.

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Mar 2, 2026

Virginians spend $688M in January sports wagers

Virginians bet about $687.95 million on sports in January, winning more than $608.4 million, according to Virginia Lottery data.

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.

The temporary Live! Casino Virginia venue in Petersburg, which opens Jan. 22, 2026, has more than 900 electric games. Photo by Jay Paul
Feb 16, 2026

Fairfax casino bill now says resort can be built anywhere in county

Legislation to present Fairfax County voters with a casino referendum this fall progressed through the Virginia State Senate on Feb. 13 with a bipartisan vote. 

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