Inaugural awards honor people in hospitality and tourism industries
Travis Milton named best chef: The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons, named best hotel.
Virginia Tourism Corp. begins effort to attract LGBT travelers
The project is the result of recommendations by a state task force.
American University given Airlie Center in Warrenton
Historic house and meeting facilities will serve as platform for academic initiatives.
Tourism revenues reached $23 billion in 2015
Statewide data shows increase of 2.4 percent compared to 2014
Crooked Road music trail generates $9 million in annual economic impact
Virginia Tech study says the trail in Southwest Virginia also supports 131 regional jobs.
Virginia’s artisan industry has a big impact
Study says it contributed $572.2 million to the commonwealth’s economy in 2014.
Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority gets its own theme song
Kaitlyn Baker donates use of song for three years.
Hopewell/Prince George Chamber is developing tourism strategy
Consultant is expected to present five-year plan in September.
More than ‘fun and games’
Virginia’s tourism and hospitality industry, while competitive, wants to rise to the top
State of the industry
Hospitality roundtable: Hospitality and tourism executives discuss the challenges they face
What’s trending in hotels?
Executives discuss Airbnbs, fitness and the industry’s new communal model.