http://www.virginia.org/pressroom/ This is the official press room feed for the Virginia Tourism Corporation. This feed is designed to help journalists develop news stories about travel in Virginia. en-us Copyright 2013Virginia Tourism Corporation http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=415Each year Virginia ranks among the top U.S. states in tourism. Millions of visitors come not only from neighboring states and major U.S. markets but from all corners of the world, traveling with the intent of spending their time and money in Virginia. The result is $20.4 billion in visitor spending, $1.3 billion in state and local tax revenue and 207,000 jobs supported annually by tourism in Virginia.Thu, 2 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=400Historic Garden Week 2013 will feature approximately 200 private homes and gardens open on 32 separate tours throughout the state of Virginia over eight consecutive days.Tue, 2 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=414Virginia is for lovers of music. Nowhere is that more true than along The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail.Wed, 6 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=413Steven Spielberg's movie LINCOLN was filmed entirely in Virginia, in and around the cities of Richmond and Petersburg. Virginia’s LINCOLN Movie Trail and interactive Web site lead visitors to actual filming locations as well as restaurants, bars and shops that were favorites of the stars including Daniel Day-Lewis, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Sally Field, James Spader and other celebrities.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=412Virginia is taking dining to a new level this March with LOVE by The Glass: Virginia Wine & Dine Month. For epicurean travelers, March is an ideal time to visit Virginia, as restaurants and wine shops statewide put local Virginia wines front and center on menus. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=410Abraham Lincoln said, "Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm." Today's Virginia visitors can put their feet literally where Lincoln placed his 150 years ago. The places that Lincoln visited are filled with excellent restaurants, cool hotels, arts, festivals, cultural events and fun things to do.Wed, 6 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=409Athletes take note of Virginia's new and updated sports venues and events in 2013. Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=407Virginia has just launched the "I'd LOVE to Go There" Vacation Sweepstakes, offering families the chance to get to places they've always wanted to visit - Virginia Beach, the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains and historic Northern Virginia.Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=406Home to eight U.S. Presidents (including the first!) - more than any other state - and long-hailed the "Mother of Presidents," Virginia is the ideal destination for a Presidents' Day weekend getaway. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=405The Virginia Tourism Corporation debuted For the LOVE of Travel today, a brand-new, episodic travel show for YouTube. The state tourism office is one of the first to take a Travel Channel/Food Network-type approach to new videos targeted at the online audience.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT