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Thousands of cruise passengers expected in Norfolk this week
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (373+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Tuesday, Holland America's MS Zuiderdam brought more than 2,000 cruise passengers to Downtown Norfolk — its first stop on a journey from Miami to Quebec. Another 1,200 are coming later this week aboard the MS Artania. Then, this weekend, the Carnival…...
How Virginia Beach spends its tourism-related tax dollars
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (533+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — If you stay in a hotel, eat at a restaurant, attend a concert or buy a pack of smokes in the city, a portion of the so-called trustee taxes included in the cost helps support tourism. Virginia Beach…...
Virginia Creeper Trail estimated to bring more than $60 million to Southwest Virginia, study finds
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) When Hurricane Helene swept through Southwest Virginia in 2024, flooding and mudslides destroyed half of the Virginia Creeper Trail. As a result, towns along the trail took a big economic hit. A new study digs into the numbers behind the Creeper…...
One of Virginia’s Best Small Towns Is Just 2 Hours From Washington, D.C.—With Tons of Charm and Shenandoah Valley Views
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (191+ words) There's more to the "Cabin Capital of Virginia" than meets the eye. Whether your ideal getaway involves scenic drives and leisurely meals or active adventures rewarded with burgers and ice cream, here’s what you need to know before planning a…...
Norfolk council open to tourist tax to support sector
7+ mon, 11+ hour ago (900+ words) Surcharge on hotel rooms, cottage rentals would fund destination marketing to lure visitors to rural county. A cottage for rent in Turkey Point. Norfolk County councillors are mulling a municipal accommodation tax that would generate revenue by charging a user…...
Norfolk’s Cruise Surge Just Hit a Milestone — And 2026 Could Be Even Bigger
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (480+ words) Norfolk, Virginia, often called the “Mermaid City” due to its charming public-art installations centered around mermaids, celebrated a milestone moment on December 27, 2025, as the final cruise of 2025 sailed away from Half Moone Cruise Center. Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Sunshine once…...
Norfolk sees record cruise passenger numbers in 2025 thanks to Carnival Sunshine
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk marked a record-breaking cruise season in 2025, welcoming nearly 340,000 unique passenger visits. This exceeded expectations due to weekly sailings from the Carnival Sunshine. Since February 11, Nauticus has hosted the Carnival Sunshine, a 103,000-ton ship, every week, managing the…...