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News Releases
  1. June 25, 2010
    West Virginia’s Tourism Industry matches $2.5 million to attract visitors to the state

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. —West Virginia Tourism Industry projects totaling more than $5 million have been approved by the West Virginia Tourism Commission to receive matching funds in the amount of $2.5...

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  2. June 17, 2010
    Celebrate West Virginia with cake and special events

    South Charleston, W.Va. – On June 20, the Mountain State turns 147 years old. Celebrate West Virginia Day all weekend, with commemorative glassware, music, fun activities and historic re-enactments....

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  3. June 10, 2010
    Tourism D.C. subway campaign designed to entice travelers to visit West Virginia

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Tourism has partnered with 10 state attractions and organizations to dominate the Washington, D.C., metro this month through an extensive “Station...

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  4. June 9, 2010
    The Greenbrier Kicks-Off Direct Air Service from NYC and ATL

    Thursday, June 10th – 11:45 a.m.   What: Delta Air Lines will begin direct, daily flights from New York and Atlanta to Greenbrier Valley Airport on Thursday, June 10. The event welcomes the first...

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  5. May 13, 2010
    WV Division of Tourism celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week, launches new advertising campaign

    CHARLESTON, WV (May 13, 2010) – The West Virginia Division of Tourism Office will join states nationwide in celebration of the 27th annual National Travel and Tourism Week May 8-16. “West Virginia...

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Tourism Adventure Media Advisory
  1. July 23, 2010
    Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Aug. 1-15

    63rd Annual Berkeley County Youth Fair: Aug. 1-7, Berkeley County Youth Fair Grounds, Martinsburg Come one, come all and enjoy an evening at the county fair! Activities will include: carnival and amusement rides, pageant, truck and tractor pulls, bull riding, demolition derby, figure eight derby...

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  2. July 14, 2010
    Tourism Adventure Media Advisory July 19–Aug. 1

    WV Mountain State Gospel Singer’s 60th Annual Gospel Singing Convention: July 18-25, Song Convention Road, Mt. Nebo Join us for our 60th Annual Singing Convention as we worship and sing in the hills of West Virginia. Singers will include youth choirs, quartets, trios, duets and soloists. There is...

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  3. June 11, 2010
    Tourism Adventure Media Advisory July 1 -18

    Mountain State Art & Craft Fair:  July 1-3, Ripley More than 130 artisans will set up shop to demonstrate and sell a variety of products, including wood, glass and metal pieces, one-of-a-kind clothing items and fine art.  Musical and traditional Appalachian entertainment are scheduled...

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Tricia Sizemore
Tricia Sizemore
Tricia.T.Sizemore@wv.gov
Phone (304) 957-9319
Subject(s): Tourism
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