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Walton Kentucky $787M Tourism Project Explained
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (263+ words) The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority gave that preliminary green light during an approval meeting in August 2026, according to Local 12. Under the Kentucky Tourism Development Act, Liberty Forge Adventures can now recover up to $195.7 million over 10 years, equal to 25 percent…...
How Virginia Beach spends its tourism-related tax dollars
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (533+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — If you stay in a hotel, eat at a restaurant, attend a concert or buy a pack of smokes in the city, a portion of the so-called trustee taxes included in the cost helps support tourism. Virginia Beach…...
Virginia Creeper Trail estimated to bring more than $60 million to Southwest Virginia, study finds
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (234+ words) When Hurricane Helene swept through Southwest Virginia in 2024, flooding and mudslides destroyed half of the Virginia Creeper Trail. As a result, towns along the trail took a big economic hit. A new study digs into the numbers behind the Creeper…...
One of Virginia’s Best Small Towns Is Just 2 Hours From Washington, D.C.—With Tons of Charm and Shenandoah Valley Views
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (191+ words) There's more to the "Cabin Capital of Virginia" than meets the eye. Whether your ideal getaway involves scenic drives and leisurely meals or active adventures rewarded with burgers and ice cream, here’s what you need to know before planning a…...
Richmond families flock to Forest Hill Park for first snow day sledding
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (438+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Families across Richmond made the most of the first snow day of the season Friday, flocking to Forest Hill Park for sledding and snow play while authorities urged caution on area roadways. The 2 to 3 inches of snow that…...
New Kent benefited from record-breaking tourism in Richmond area
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (265+ words) NEW KENT — New Kent County celebrated an increase in tourism spending to more than $240 million in 2024 during a record-breaking year for tourism in the Richmond area. Richmond Region Tourism President and CEO Katherine O’Donnell said about 18.3 million people visited the…...
They set out to photograph all 120 Kentucky counties. They found 'common humanity"
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (206+ words) By June, Wathen, Bob Hower and Bill Burke were crisscrossing the commonwealth, equipped with Polaroid cameras, "all the Polaroid film we could shoot" and little else. "You got 20 bucks a day, and that was your food, gas and lodging," Wathen…...