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The New Virginia Economy with Mike HamlarAuthor: Mike Hamlar
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New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar interview with Landon Howard of Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Tuesday, 24 October, 2017
Visitors to Virginia’s Blue Ridge generated 800 million dollars in direct travel expenditures in 2016 according to the Virginia tourism corporation. I love Virginia. As a local business owner, I see the importance travel and tourism have on our community. The tourism industry is a huge opportunity to strengthen the New Virginia Economy. Jobs, hotel revenue, events, athletics, and grants are just a few of the contributors to the economic impact tourism has on our region. In order to continue the successful trend we have seen, it is crucial to have a unified effort advocating travel in our area. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is the official destination marketing organization responsible for just that. Visitors to Virginia’s Blue Ridge generated 800 million dollars in direct travel expenditures in 2016 according to the Virginia tourism corporation. Tourism is a huge opportunity for our economy to grow. We have to stay focused, remain engaged and be encouraged because together we are building the New Virginia Economy.
