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New Edgar Allan Poe Exhibits in Richmond, Virginia Put a Microscope on the “Master of Macabre”- June 23, 2009
The Poe Museum Presents “Ratiocination: Poe the Detective”, Library of Virginia Presents “Poe: Man, Myth or Monster”, Richmond Public Library Presents “Poe’s Women”. *Visitors Can Take Advantage of Special-Rate Poe Packages*

RMCVB Vice President of Sales and Services Cleo Battle Honored by Black Meetings and Tourism Magazine- May 27, 2009
Cleo Battle, Vice President of Sales and Services at the Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau (RMCVB), has been awarded an APEX Distinguished Service Award from Black Meetings and Tourism magazine.

RMCVB Celebrates National Tourism Week, Presents Awards- May 21, 2009
The Richmond Region tourism community today celebrated the industry's positive impact at a National Tourism Week breakfast hosted by the Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau (RMCVB).

Join Richmond Region Tourism Representatives in Celebrating Travel at the National Tourism Week Breakfast May 21!- May 6, 2009
The Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (RMCVB) invites Richmond Region residents to join hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in celebrating National Tourism Week, May 9-17.

Richmond, Virginia Makes History Healthy- May 1, 2009
Anthem Stride Through Time 10k Walk Highlights 400 Years of History.

Register to Compete in the Third Annual Great Richmond Region Adventure!- April 9, 2009
Do you have what it takes to outwit your opponents and take home the $1,700 prize?

Historic Richmond Region: Free of Charge- March 24, 2009
Free Activities and Attractions Plus Inexpensive Transportation and Lodging Options Make Richmond Region an Ideal Travel Destination.

National Park Service and RMCVB to Offer Civil War Battlefield Bus Tours in Richmond Region- March 12, 2009
Seven Days tour and Cold Harbor tour will precede and follow the America on the Verge of the Civil War conference.

Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Unveils VisitRichmondVa.com- March 5, 2009
New User-Friendly, Interactive Web Site Simplifies Planning for Potential Visitors.

Attend the Grand Opening of RMCVB’s New Richmond Region Visitor Center at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World- February 10, 2009
New Center Will Provide Information and Assistance to Thousands of Richmond Region Travelers.

RMCVB Releases 2009 Visitors Guide- January 22, 2009
New Guide Highlights Richmond Region Locals.

Richmond Region Welcomed Nine New Hotels in 2008- January 6, 2009
Authenticity, Affordability and Accessibility Continue to Make Region an Attractive Travel Destination.

Richmond Region Local Stars on Cover of New Virginia Travel Guide- December 2008
Mitch Bowman, passionate Civil War Trails director from Richmond, is featured on one of four 40th anniversary collectable covers.

Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau Releases New Group Tour Manual- November 12, 2008
Manual is Valuable Resource for Tour Operators.

Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau Named CVB of the Year by Southeast Tourism Society- November 11, 2008
RMCVB received CVB of the Year based on its accomplishments in tourism marketing, including advertising, promotions and public relations.

Richmond, Virginia Provides Historic, Affordable Alternative to Washington, D.C. for Presidential Inauguration in January- November 10, 2008
Richmond, Va., the state's capital and a hotbed of political activity during the 2008 election season, is the perfect destination for inauguration attendees.

Segway Tours of Downtown Richmond Begin- May 15, 2008
Visitors and Richmond Region residents can experience downtown Richmond in a whole new green way. Richmond’s first ever Segway tours will take guests on a two-and-a-half-hour tour offering unmatched views of the River City.

New Study Shows Tourism Has Significant Economic Impact in the Richmond Region- March 31, 2008
Tourism creates significant economic impact in the Richmond Region by generating billions of dollars and supporting thousands of jobs, according to a new economic impact study commissioned by the Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (RMCVB).

Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau Achieves Accreditation
The Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (RMCVB) has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP).