Virginia’s tourism spending sees record-setting number of $35 billion in 2024

Headlines from across the state: Record number of visitors spent record sums last year in Virginia; more …

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Economy: Record number of visitors spent record sums last year in Virginia. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall). Politics: Meteorologist Sublette announces run for Wittman’s seat in 1st District. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall). Sports: As Michael Vick’s Norfolk State debut approaches, “you can just feel the energy.” — Th…

Virginia’s tourism spending sees record-setting number of $35 billion in 2024

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) have announced that Virginia tourism has set a record high in visitor spending in 2024. According to a release shared by the governor's office on Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Commonwealth set a record for visitor spending in 2024, with $35.1 billion -- a 5.4% increase from $33.3 million in 2023. Overnight visitation to Virginia increased by over 1 million to 44.7 mill…