Rita McClenny, president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corp., praised Emerson’s “visionary leadership” and reflected on working with him on various projects to showcase “why Virginia is for ...

RICHMOND – Heritage tourism is an important driver of Virginia’s economy. The $7.7 billion spent by heritage tourists per year, plus more than $430 million spent by heritage tourism sites for ...

Preservation Virginia is the parent organization of Jamestown Rediscovery, a long-term archaeological project that is investigating and preserving the remains of the fort that was established in 1607.

Staunton and Waynesboro received nearly $40,000 in tourism grants from the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Waynesboro's $20,000 grant will fund its "A Getaway Worth Staying For" campaign targeting ...

I've been to all 50 states and think Central Park, the Grand Canyon, and the French Quarter are some of the US tourist attractions worth the hype.

I've been to all 50 states and think Central Park, the Grand Canyon, and the French Quarter are some of the US tourist attractions worth the hype.

Plymouth Colony was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620, just 13 years after the country's first colony in Jamestown, Virginia. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by the Puritans in 1630, ...

Awareness-raising activities are also being conducted in schools and government institutions to promote domestic tourism. Mr. Saleh called on institutions providing tourism services to contribute ...

A taboo family secret that two early Jamestown colonists took to the grave has unexpectedly been revealed after hundreds of ...

If you can't travel far to see the original monument, this Virginia town near Washington, D.C. features a replica of ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — From Civil War dramas to zombie thrillers, you might be surprised to learn that several popular movies and TV shows were filmed in Central Virginia. 8News compiled a list ...