AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew Stays: Spotsylvania’s $900 million Kalahari resort is set to open Nov. 12, bringing 907 rooms, an indoor waterpark and major convention space. Virginia’s hotel market is growing, with occupancy and room revenue both up through July. Tourism Strategy: About 600 industry leaders are expected at the Nov. 18–20 VA1 Tourism Summit at Kalahari, where sessions will focus on community-led tourism and fresh ideas. Virginia Tourism Corp. says the state welcomed more than 117 million visitors who spent $36.2 billion in 2025. Outdoor Escapes: Fall color is drawing visitors to the Jackson River Scenic Trail, while a consulting firm has proposed nearly 200 cabins and campsites for Damascus-owned Laurel Gateway property. Trip Ideas: Hopewell offers a riverwalk, historic sites and waterfront dining for travelers between Richmond and Norfolk; Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge and Virginia’s small towns also feature in a new guide to 20 statewide destinations.
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