Tourism

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

Estimated tax revenues from Bluffs of Kiskiack development diverge

James City County concludes planned fixes insufficient for nearby intersection, questions affordable affordable proffers

Jul 21 • Williamsburg Independent

Homelessness dips in Williamsburg area says regional study

Plus, stays at Williamsburg-area hotels surge during 250th celebration; Rockefeller Library updates; state courts expect wave of AI-generated legal…

Jul 13 • Williamsburg Independent

$83 million live performance venue pitched to Williamsburg regional leaders

Indoor theater and outdoor amphitheater proposed as phase two

Jul 9 • Williamsburg Independent

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1% sales tax for York schools could get public referendum in November

Plus, Williamsburg area hotels outpacing Hampton Roads in lead-up to 250th; W&M year in review posted

Jul 3 • Williamsburg Independent

"archē" is a Hohl new look coming to Williamsburg

Also, new neurological care center considered near Doctors' Hospital

Jul 1 • Williamsburg Independent

William & Mary President discusses AI, civil discourse and education with Conference Board

Plus, political signs and HOA rules during campaign season; Williamsburg water quality; Freaky Friday auditions

Jun 23 • Williamsburg Independent

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