Gov. Justice announces first-ever Governor’s School for Tourism program details
Encourages students to apply for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice released details for the first-ever Governor’s School for Tourism, a
Gov. Justice announces West Virginia named top global travel destination yet again
National Geographic selects West Virginia’s whitewater for prestigious 2024 “Best of the World” list CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and
Tourism Day at the Legislature welcomes hundreds of industry members to State Capitol
Annual event celebrating record economic impact and state tourism successes CHARLESTON, WV –– The West Virginia Capitol was filled with
Gov. Justice unveils 2024 West Virginia Vacation Guide
Travelers can request free magazines or view a digital copy CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today unveiled the 2024 West Virginia Vacation
West Virginia Department of Tourism Launches Culinary Trail
Trail developed by West Virginia Chef Ambassador’s features their favorite stops from around the state Charleston, W.Va. – The West
West Virginia Celebrates Wonderful Fall Season
Exceptional leaf peeping season nearing its end Charleston, W.Va. – This year, the Mountain State has experienced one of the
West Virginia Now Covered with Jaw-Dropping Fall Color
Visitors encouraged to experience fall foliage with featured hikes and scenic drives Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia continues to be
Two new cascades added to West Virginia Waterfall Trail
Popular trail exceeds 60,000 check-ins with visitors from 49 states & 23 countries Charleston, W.Va. –– The West Virginia Waterfall Trail
West Virginia Continues to Experience Best Fall Foliage of the Decade
Jaw-dropping colors spread across the Mountain State Charleston, W.Va. – Autumn color is widespread across the whole Mountain State as
West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases Second Fall Foliage Update of the Year
Cooler temperatures welcome additional fall color Charleston, W.Va. – The second week of October brings cooler temperatures and new fall
West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases First Fall Foliage Report of the Season
Division of Forestry predicts vibrant fall season Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrates the arrival of
Gov. Justice announces record $7 billion annual tourism impact for 2022
West Virginia traveler spending up 17% from pre-pandemic levels, far outpacing national level Davis, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today joined
Want to BASE Jump from a bridge in the Nation’s Newest National Park?
West Virginia Tourism hosting contest to give one thrill-seeker the opportunity of a lifetime CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West
West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases 2023 Fall Foliage Projection Map
Recent rainfall in the nation’s third most forested state could be a precursor to stunning fall color Charleston, W.Va. –
Gov. Justice signs bill officially designating Summersville Lake State Park
Site of West Virginia’s newest State Park now open for public outdoor recreation in Nicholas County SUMMERSVILLE, WV — Gov.
Celebrate 160 Years of Almost Heaven With a Weekend Outdoors
West Virginians encouraged to spend the weekend offline and then post their experiences on West Virginia Day CHARLESTON, WV –
Gov. Justice dedicates Birdeye Bend with a bang
Marks fourth route in scenic West Virginia Mountain Rides program CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice held an event today in
Gov. Justice Announces Expansion of the Popular West Virginia Waterfall Trail
Nation’s first statewide waterfall trail gets nine new stops CHARLESTON, WV – Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Jim Justice today
Gov. Justice announces New River Gorge named Best Family Trip in the U.S. by Outside Magazine
Nation’s newest national park earns Outside Magazine’s 2023 travel award CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that The New River
Breeze Airways Doubling Service to Orlando Before First Flight Takes Off
Early success enables Breeze to increase Orlando frequency and plane size CHARLESTON, WV – Just three weeks after Breeze Airways
West Virginia Dept. of Tourism Announces Dark Sky Promotion
Plan a vacation to see starry skies in Almost Heaven and win prizes CHARLESTON, WV –– The West Virginia Department of
Winners of Hatfield-McCoy UTV giveaway announced
Event celebrates economic development projects supporting trails JULIAN, WV –– Officials from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the
W.Va. Gov. Justice announces historic airline partnership
Breeze Airways to connect CRW to at least 5 new destinations CHARLESTON, W.Va., March 28, 2023 — West Virginia Gov.
Gov. Justice unveils 2023 West Virginia Vacation Guide
First state travel guide in the country to feature cover image that changes at different viewing angles CHARLESTON, WV –– Gov.
Tourism Day at the Legislature draws industry representatives to State Capitol
Annual event celebrating highest traveler spending in state’s history in 2022 CHARLESTON, WV (Jan. 23, 2023) — The West Virginia
West Virginia covered with most dazzling fall foliage of the decade
Travelers are encouraged to continuing sharing foliage videos to social media in exchange for exclusive merchandise Charleston, W.Va. –
West Virginia continues to shine with the best fall color of the decade
Department of Tourism encourages visitors to share foliage videos to social media in exchange for exclusive merchandise Charleston, W.Va. –
West Virginia Experiencing Best Fall Colors of the Decade
Department of Tourism releases third fall foliage report and featured autumn hikes of 2022 Charleston, W.Va. – Colors are quickly
Gov. Justice and Hatfield-McCoy Trails announce Fall Giveaway for two brand-new UTV’s
Purchase an annual permit to be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two brand-new UTVs CHARLESTON, WV
West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases Second Fall Foliage Report of the Season
Vibrant foliage now starting to appear in the state’s higher elevations Charleston, W.Va. – Fall color continues to spread
West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases First Fall Foliage Report of the Season
Visitors encouraged to experience the fall color slowly arriving to The Mountain State with featured hikes Charleston, W.Va. – The
AllTrails Launches First of its Kind Partnership with West Virginia to Empower Travelers to Explore the Outdoors
Collaboration designed to inspire fall travel to the Mountain State for epic seasonal hiking + foliage CHARLESTON, W.Va., Sept. 27,
West Virginia Waterfall Trail Receives 20,000 Check-Ins
Nation’s first statewide waterfall trail continues to boost travel in the Mountain State, with visitor check-ins from over 41 states
West Virginia Department of Tourism Announces Inaugural Class of W.Va. Chef Ambassadors
Nine local chefs selected for new tourism initiative to develop and promote West Virginia’s culinary industry Huntington, WV –– The
West Virginia Department of Tourism Announces 2022 Stars of Almost Heaven Award Winners
Huntington, W.Va. (September 15, 2022) – This year’s Stars of Almost Heaven award winners were recognized Wednesday evening during the
Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia tourism spending exceeding pre-pandemic levels
Charleston, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s tourism industry is up 3.8 percent over pre-pandemic levels
West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases 2022 Fall Foliage Map
Charleston, W.Va. – In celebration of the upcoming autumn season, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has released its annual
West Virginia Waterfall Trail Hits 10,000 Check Ins
Nominations are now being accepted for new waterfalls to be added to the trail Charleston, W.Va. – Since its launch
It’s West Virginia’s birthday. Keep the celebration going!
By Chelsea Ruby You did it. For the past five years, the Department of Tourism has asked you to celebrate
West Virginia Launches the Nation’s First Statewide Waterfall Trail
Passport program designed to encourage travelers to uncover more than two dozen falls statewide Charleston, W.Va. – Chasing waterfalls takes
New Research Shows Americans Are Looking to Prioritize Experiences Over Things in the New Year
West Virginia is Rewarding 10 of the Best New Year’s Resolutions With a Free Trip to Turn Resolutions into Reality
West Virginia Department of Tourism releases final fall foliage report and featured country road trip of 2021
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Some parts of
West Virginia Department of Tourism releases fifth fall foliage report and featured country road trip of 2021
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Vibrant fall color
Gov. Justice Announces West Virginia Named Top Ten Global Travel Destination
International Travel Publisher Lonely Planet put West Virginia tourism in elite class CHARLESTON, WV (Oct. 27, 2021) – Gov. Jim
West Virginia Department of Tourism releases fourth fall foliage report and featured country road trip of 2021
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Color is still
West Virginia Department of Tourism releases third fall foliage report and featured country road trip of 2021
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Color is still
West Virginia Department of Tourism releases second fall foliage report and featured country road trip of 2021
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Color is spreading
West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases First Fall Foliage Report and Featured Country Road Trip of 2021
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s fall colors CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The higher elevations of
West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases 2021 Fall Foliage Forecast
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s fall color CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To celebrate the arrival
Ascend West Virginia Announces Inaugural Class Of Remote Workers
All applicants eligible for $2,500 in mortgage assistance, even if not selected Morgantown, WV (September 2, 2021) — Ascend West Virginia,
Gov. Justice Congratulates Department of Tourism On National Awards
Department earns top honors for vacation guide and social media campaign Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice today congratulated the
West Virginia Department of Tourism launches 2021 birthday celebration
Social media users who post their #AlmostHeaven road trip photos will be entered to win one of 50 great prizes
Gov. Justice Unveils New West Virginia Vacation Guide
Special 2021 edition celebrates 50th anniversary of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice
West Virginia Earns Several Best of the Blue Ridge Awards
More than 20 West Virginia destinations, businesses and events win Best of the Blue Ridge Readers’ Choice Awards CHARLESTON, W.Va.
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases Final Fall Foliage Report
Travelers encouraged to travel responsibly or join virtual road trip on social media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fall color has peaked
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases Fifth Fall Foliage Report
Travelers encouraged to travel responsibly or join virtual road trip on social media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Most regions have peaked
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases Fourth Fall Foliage Report
Travelers encouraged to travel responsibly or join virtual road trip on social media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The hills of
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases Third Fall Foliage Report
Travelers encouraged to travel responsibly or join virtual road trip on social media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fall colors are spreading
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases Second Fall Foliage Report
Travelers encouraged to travel responsibly or join virtual road trip on social media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Many of the
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases First Fall Foliage Report of the Season
Travelers encouraged to travel responsibly or join virtual fall color road trip on social media. CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The higher elevations
West Virginia attractions sweep Best of the Blue Ridge Awards
50 West Virginia destinations, businesses and events win Best of the Blue Ridge Readers’ Choice Awards CHARLESTON, WV. (Jan. 6,
Ski Season Begins in Almost Heaven
West Virginia Tourism Office announces opening of ski resorts across the Mountain State CHARLESTON, WV (Nov. 22, 2019) — Snowshoe
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases Fifth & Final Fall Foliage Report and Featured Country Road Trip of 2019
Travelers encouraged to plan trips to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color while you still can CHARLESTON, WV (Nov. 6,
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases Fourth Fall Foliage Report and Featured Country Road Trip of 2019
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color CHARLESTON, WV (Oct. 30, 2019) —
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases Third Fall Foliage Report and Featured Country Road Trip of 2019
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color CHARLESTON, WV (Oct. 23, 2019) —
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases Second Fall Foliage Report and Featured Country Road Trip of 2019
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Oct. 16, 2019) —
West Virginia Tourism Industry Outpaces National Growth by 58%
CHARLESTON, WV (Oct. 16, 2019) – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s tourism industry grew for the second
A Mystery Vacation becomes the Fall Trip of a Lifetime
DAVIS, WV (Oct. 8, 2019) — Thirty-three passengers boarded a bus Saturday morning at Washington, D.C.’s Union Station for a
West Virginia Tourism Office Releases 2019 Fall Foliage Forecast
Travelers encouraged to plan trips in advance to see West Virginia’s fall color CHARLESTON, WV (Oct. 2, 2019) — Red
West Virginia tourism commercials win national award
Tourism Office’s Almost Heaven campaign receives ESTO Mercury Award for best broadcast television ad CHARLESTON, WV (August 27, 2019) –
Tourism Office’s West Virginia Week Challenge reaches record number of social media users
#AlmostHeaven took the Internet by storm and showcased best of West Virginia CHARLESTON, WV (June 26, 2019) – West Virginia’s
West Virginia social media challenge starts Friday
Governor Justice and the Tourism Office to lead a weeklong celebration of the state’s 156th birthday CHARLESTON, WV (June 12,
Gov. Justice announces plans to build major rail trail along Elk River and Buffalo Creek
CLAY, WV – Adventure seekers from across the country will soon have a new opportunity to enjoy West Virginia’s natural
West Virginia Tourism Office Call for Artist Submissions
The West Virginia Tourism Office is requesting proposal submissions from artists and graphic designers for the design and implementation of
Gov. Justice Announces New Partnership with Bethesda Softworks
Tourism Office announces plan to promote the highly anticipated Fallout 76, an upcoming West Virginia-based video game CHARLESTON, WV (Oct.
Gov. Justice announces that in 2017 state had first increase in traveler spending since 2012
West Virginia outpaces national growth by 30 percent CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s tourism
West Virginia Tourism Office Prepares for Beautiful Fall Color
Preliminary Division of Forestry reports predict stunning fall color statewide Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Tourism Office, in partnership
Gov. Justice Designates Gauley Season as West Virginia’s Official 5th Season
Celebrates 50 years of whitewater rafting with commemorative postcard Summersville, WV (Sept. 7, 2018) – Governor Jim Justice has designated
Governor Justice Announces Soaring Hotel Occupancy
Logan County event celebrates increased traveler spending and infrastructure development Logan, WV (July 25, 2018) – Governor Jim Justice today
WEST VIRGINIA TOURISM OFFICE UNVEILS TOP 155 WAYS TO CELEBRATE SUMMER IN WEST VIRGINIA
Featured summertime checklist part of West Virginia’s 155th sticker-sharing birthday campaign CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Tourism Office today
Travel West Virginia on her birthday
Sticker campaign celebrates the attractions that make West Virginia almost heaven By Chelsea Ruby Roots run deep in West Virginia—not
WEST VIRGINIA TOURISM OFFICE ANNOUNCES NEW STATE BIRTHDAY CAMPAIGN
Visit our best-loved places and pick up new Almost Heaven stickers CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Tourism Office today
WVStateParks.com wins award from American Advertising Federation
Redesigned website offers online reservations for all lodges and cabins CHARLESTON, W.Va. (February 28, 2018) — The West Virginia State Parks
Civil Rights Trail Links 130 Landmarks
Visitors can literally walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Medgar Evers, John Lewis and other
Fall in love with fall in #AlmostHeaven West Virginia
An op-ed by Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby In #AlmostHeaven West Virginia, choosing a favorite season can be next to impossible.
Tourism to celebrate state’s birthday with hourly #AlmostHeaven vacation package giveaways
Viral campaign’s reach has topped 8 million in two weeks leading up to June 20 CHARLESTON, W.VA. — In celebration of the Mountain State’s
#AlmostHeaven viral campaign reach tops five million in first week
Division of Tourism encourages residents to continue sharing their love for West Virginia CHARLESTON, West Virginia – One week after
#AlmostHeaven viral campaign continues; West Virginia vacation packages awarded daily
Division of Tourism encourages residents to share their love for the Mountain State CHARLESTON, West Virginia – West Virginians have
West Virginia Division of Tourism Encourages Residents to Share Their Love for the Mountain State with #AlmostHeaven Hashtag
Social media campaign kicks off tomorrow, June 6 and runs until West Virginia Day, June 20 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Announces “101 Unique Places to Dine”
Third edition of pocket guide released in conjunction with Cast Iron Cook-Off at Winter Blues North Farmer’s Market MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (February
‘Fly Rod Chronicles’ host, WV native Curtis Fleming tapped for hall of fame
GOV. JUSTICE CONGRATULATES ‘FLY ROD CHRONICLES’ HOST CURTIS FLEMING ON INDUCTION INTO ‘LEGENDS OF THE FLY’ HALL OF FAME Ceremony
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia encourages early vacation planning
Celebrates National Plan for Vacation Day with seasonal package giveaway CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Jan. 30, 2017) – Wild, Wonderful West Virginia
West Virginia claims top spot in Blue Ridge Outdoors readers’ choice awards
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Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Releases New 2017 Travel Guide
New guide to feature all crowd-sourced content from the Mountain State PROMO VIDEO COVER PHOTO DIGITAL EDITION CHARLESTON, West Virginia
Wild, Wonderful WV Ski Industry Celebrates Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
Photo: Download Canaan Valley Resort features 47 slopes and trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. West Virginia’s five
Governor Tomblin Applauds Wild, Wonderful West Virginia for Marketing Momentum
Report shows state tourism marketing doubles return on investment 2016 Longwoods International Executive Summary: VIEW 2016 Longwoods International Report: VIEW
West Virginia collectibles now available from GoToWV Gear store
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Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Announces Mountaineer Casino as the location of the 2017 Governor’s Conference on Tourism
The annual conference will take place October 29-31 in Chester CHARLESTON, West Virginia (November 30, 2016) – Wild, Wonderful West
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia releases Real. Clay Center vignette
Video highlights new children’s attractions at Charleston arts center VIDEO: Watch AUDIO: Listen PHOTO: Download (For all of these, please
Spartan Race will crown 2017 Spartan U.S. Championship Series winners and first-ever age group champions in West Virginia
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Partners with Spartan Race to bring NBC-televised race series to the world-renowned Summit Bechtel Reserve REGISTER