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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Will new casino be a jackpot for Norfolk?
Norfolk’s $750M casino project is on track for 2027, but rising competition and lower tax projections raise revenue questions.
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 […]
