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Global Markets

The Global Markets team is responsible for planning, implementing and measuring the effectiveness of direct sales and marketing initiatives to our international visitors and vendors.

Access the NEW Global Marketing and Media Plan and Global Marketing and Media Toolkit to discover how you can partner with VTC Global to leverage your international marketing dollars and increase your reach to the lucrative international visitor.

Canadian Marketing

Virginia’s largest international market! The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) Global Markets team is comprised of four full-time staff, with one solely dedicated to all sales, marketing, and media relations activities in Canada.

Overseas Representatives

VTC’s Global Markets team manages international trade and media efforts with the assistance of representatives located in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, India, and Australia.

Luxury Program Information

VTC can assist in promoting your luxury product in the global market. VTC has crafted the above outline as a guide for your marketing efforts.

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Contact

Heidi Johannesen
Managing Director, Global Markets
hjohannesen@virginia.org
703-217-2263
Christi Braginton
Director, Global Markets
cbraginton@virginia.org
505-500-7396

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