Tourism

African American Heritage Trail construction coming early next year in Williamsburg

Plus: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act agreement with NWS Yorktown; batteries cause trash truck fires in York County; legislators…

Oct 22 • Williamsburg Independent

Higher meals and lodging taxes drive City revenue but mixed signals for demand

Plus: Bluffs at Kiskiack project withdrawn; music and manufacturing education; JCC public safety updates

Oct 13 • Williamsburg Independent

Though battered, a pancake eating champ will whisk away $2500

Competitive eating contest will include top dog Joey Chestnut, who reported earning over $500K annually in prize money and endorsements

Sep 25 • Williamsburg Independent

W&M and the DOJ; July hotel data mixed; York Schools' military grant

DOJ has not disclosed how it became aware of alleged race-based scholarship violations.

Aug 23 • Williamsburg Independent

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Williamsburg hotel rates rose in July despite dip in room demand

Average room prices jumped 9% to $166 per night versus prior year; room demand dips 2% YOY

Aug 21 • Williamsburg Independent

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Hotel rates rise though demand for rooms dips during July in Williamsburg

Plus: WJCC 1:1 device guidelines; W&M are the friendliest students; OTH Hotels Resorts expands portfolio and more

Aug 20 • Williamsburg Independent

York County looks to adopt 5% tax on tourism attractions .

Revenue projection are $900K annually starting January 2027 with more revenue expected later

Aug 12 • Williamsburg Independent

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York admissions tax could generate $900K to $1.8M annually

Issues under consideration include tax classifications, implementation timeline and local comparisons

Aug 11 • Williamsburg Independent

Busch Gardens' tax battle continues with James City County

Plus: profits decline for theme park’s owner; W&M’s new AI ethics minor and dining changes; tools for local writers, and Labor Day park events

Aug 7 • Williamsburg Independent

Ribbon ties together pop-up art proposed for downtown park

Plus, arts grants; ARB considers look of new downtown restaurants; Grove road and drainage updates; looking down on John Smith

Jul 29 • Williamsburg Independent

Williamsburg seeks bids for African American Heritage Trail construction

Downtown pedestrian route would connect 12 historic sites

Jul 25 • Williamsburg Independent

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City solicits bids for African American Heritage Trail construction

Plus, Williamsburg leads state in hotel occupancy gains; College Woods Circuit path info session

Jul 23 • Williamsburg Independent

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