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 2012Virginia Tourism Corporation http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=341Governor Bob McDonnell today marked the start of National Tourism Week by touting the $19 billion economic impact of Virginia's tourism industry and encouraging Virginians to visit http://www.virginia.org/ to start planning a Virginia vacation for their family this summer.Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=340Virginia will launch the Share the LOVE: Be One in a Million Vacation Sweepstakes on May 1, giving away 55 prizes including a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation that will only be up for grabs when the site hits the 1,000,000 visitor mark by May 31.Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=339On May 5, Kings Dominion will be the latest place in the state to have LOVE pop up and with it, a chance to win one of 25 season passes being awarded by the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=338The great outdoors brings families to Virginia to unplug, unwind, and just be - together. Whether camping at a national or Virginia State Park, fishing in the state's rivers and streams, hiking a mountain trail, or kayaking through a tributary, Virginia offers a memorable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=337To help connect wine lovers to Civil War sites - and history lovers to wineries - during the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and Emancipation Virginia introduces its Sesquicentennial Winery Passport program. Twenty-three participating Virginia wineries are part of the Virginia Civil War Wine Trail and have rebranded selected wines with commemorative labels, making the bottles as collectible as their contents are delicious.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=336The Virginia Wine Marketing Office and the Virginia Tourism Corporation today announced March as Love by the Glass: Virginia Wine & Dine Month, a celebration that showcases Virginia wines at more than 500 participating restaurants and wine shops across the Commonwealth. Special wine and food pairings along with wine travel packages make March an ideal time for wine lovers to visit Virginia. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=334The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has selected Alisa Bailey, President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (and West Virginia native) as one of the "Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing" for 2011.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=332Virginia is the ideal place for families looking to spend some quality time together on an educational and fun getaway this Presidents Day weekend. Known as The Mother of Presidents, Virginia's presidential history is second to none, with eight U.S. presidents born right here in the Commonwealth - more than any other state. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=331Virginia is for Lovers and Lomography have announced a new, international photo competition called Love Unexpected, which will award limited-edition, Virginia is for Lovers cameras and four, week-long vacations and airfare to some of Virginia's coolest small town destinations.Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.Virginia.org/pressroom/release.asp?id=330The Virginia Tourism Corporation announces a major travel sweepstakes for 2012, LOVE Aquatic, which features four grand prize adventures for families that combine fun and learning on the water. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT