Fourth of July Ignites Virginia Tourism | Virginia Beach News

Fireworks lit the sky—and boosted Virginia’s economy. The Fourth of July brought record tourism to Hampton Roads, with Virginia Beach and Williamsburg hitting 92% hotel occupancy—their highest all year. Driven by the national spotlight of “America, Made in Virginia,” the celebration drew crowds and cash, with Williamsburg seeing a nearly 60% jump in revenue per room. Virginia outpaced the nation overall, posting a 17.2% revenue surge versus the national average of 10.9%. Strategic events turned holiday magic into major economic wins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b6cadf039a42d49