Richmond tourism posts stronger 2024; leaders cite lost conventions without headquarter hotel Richmond Region Tourism reported more than 18 million visitors and nearly $4 billion in regional spending for 2024, with city tourism spending up 8.2% and nearly 9,000 jobs supported. Presenters said marketing and the Tourism Improvement District are producing returns but warned the lack of a headquarter hotel adjacent to the convention center has,

Richmond's tourism soared in 2024, with over 18 million visitors pouring nearly $4 billion into the local economy, but a headquarter hotel remains a vital missing piece for even greater success.

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Committee forwards two tourism-development financing applications for hotel projects in Scott's Addition and near Arthur Ashe The committee voted to forward two ordinances seeking participation in Virginia's Tourism Development Financing Program for sites at 1600 Roseneath Road (former Dairy Bar site) and 921 My Myers Street; staff said the projects must still obtain state approval and underwriting.

Richmond is on the verge of exciting new hotel developments, with two major projects set to transform local tourism zones!

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