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Research Reports

VTC asked Wilkening Consulting to conduct a study that analyzed the engagement with history (museum-goers vs. broader population) and findings related to public interest and messaging around the 250th. Links to the findings are below.

  • Americans, Our History, and the 250th Study Presentation
  • Americans, Our History, and the 250th: A Data Story

VTC and Share More Stories Full Report – In Virginia, an area of opportunity for tourism is with Black travelers. VTC asked JMI + Share More Stories to conduct a study that analyzed the Black traveler experience in effort to engage and community with these travelers more authentically and effectively.

Additional Reports

Travel Trends Shaping VTC Marketing


The Megatrends Defining Travel in 2020 by Skift

2019 Wellness Trends from Global Wellness Summit

Destination Storytelling 2020 by Skift

Hotel Industry Presentation VA-1 Tourism Summit 2019 

Digital Advertising 2020 by Salesforce Research

Outdoor Recreation
Participation Report 2018 by Outdoor Foundation

Global Attractions Attendance Report 2018 by AECOM

Generation Alpha and
Family Trends 2019 by Expedia Group

LGBTQ Travel Study
Report 2019 by CMI

Made in America by US Travel Association

American Resident Sentiment
Towards  Tourism by Longwoods
and Destinations International

The Economic and Fiscal Impacts the Artisan Industry in Virginia 

Summary – The Economic and Fiscal Impacts the Artisan Industry in Virginia

The Economic And Fiscal Impacts of Agritourism in Virginia

Infographic – The Economic and Fiscal Impact of Agritourism in Virginia

Virginia Welcome Centers Attendance Report

Research

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  • Economic Impact of Sports Tourism
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  • Virginia Excise Tax Collections
  • Lodging Reports
  • Travel Data and Profiles
  • International Travel
  • Black Travel Research
  • Research Reports
  • Research Links
  • Research Team Support Request

Contact

Dan Roberts
Vice President of Research & Strategy
droberts@virginia.org
804-545-5549
Carolyn Wren
Director of Organizational Planning
cwren@virginia.org
804-545-5509
Pratiksha Bhattarai
Senior Research Manager
pbhattarai@virginia.org
804-545-5548

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