Press releases

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated $30.3 billion in visitor spending in 2022, an increase of 20.3% from 2021, exceeding 2019 levels by 4.4%.

The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism has released its first-ever regional Tourism Master Plan, a 118-page document that provides a strategic roadmap to help city leaders plan for and support a thriving regional tourism industry.

The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism has launched a new round of support grants to assist small businesses with expansion and marketing and ecommerce efforts.

2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company, Danville’s oldest brewery and Virginia’s first co-located winery and brewery, will hold a ceremony on Friday to celebrate its expansion with the addition of a food trailer, The Cauldron.

State and local officials gathered today to unveil "Visit SoSi," a regional tourism brand that invites locals and visitors to take a fresh look at Danville and Pittsylvania County and the abundance of activities and offerings now available.

The Music Festival and Racetrack Have Entered into a Multi-Year Agreement for VIR to Serve as Host Venue

The River District Association (RDA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Diana L. Schwartz, Executive Director of the River District Association, will take on the new title of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The ...

With the goal of hearing the voices of all residents, business owners and visitors in Danville, local leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday for the "Plan Danville" storefront at 206 North Union St. The storefront will serve as the ...