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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.
Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens collaborate on ad campaign
It will include TV commercials promoting both attractions.
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center joins Curio brand by Hilton
It will become first Curio branded hotel in Virginia on Feb. 28.
Interstate Hotels & Resorts to collaborate with Goodwill on hiring for hospitality industry
There are typically more than 1,200 job openings at Interstate-managed hotels in the U.S.
