The 2011 Executive Budget Document
Virginia Tourism Authority
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http://www.virginia.org/
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Mission Statement
The Virginia Tourism Authority (VTA) is a creative and dynamic organization blazing new paths in marketing for the tourism and film industries in Virginia to bring more visitors and film producers to the Commonwealth; to get them staying longer; and to spend more money.
Operating Budget Summary
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Personnel Cost | |
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2007 Appropriation | $ 16,805,049 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 15,740,260 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2009 Appropriation | $ 13,669,330 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2010 Appropriation | $ 14,544,592 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2011 Base Budget | $ 18,058,765 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2011 Addenda | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2011 Total | $ 18,058,765 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2012 Base Budget | $ 18,058,765 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2012 Addenda | $ 1,749,370 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
2012 Total | $ 19,808,135 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Total Positions | |
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2007 Appropriation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
2008 Appropriation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
2009 Appropriation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
2010 Appropriation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
2011 Base Budget | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
2011 Addenda | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
2011 Total | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
2012 Base Budget | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
2012 Addenda | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
2012 Total | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Eliminate funding for advertising through the Outdoor Advertising AssociationEliminates funding for the cooperative advertising program operated by the Outdoor Advertising Association of Virginia.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund $ 0 $ (85,500)
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Expand tourism marketing partnership grant fundProvides additional funding for the tourism marketing partnership grant fund. The program provides funds for matching grants to counties, municipalities and local not-for-profit organizations to promote tourism attractions and events in their areas, thus increasing hotel/motel occupancy and travel into and throughout the state. This is a recommendation of the Governor's Commission on Economic Development and Job Creation.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund $ 0 $ 1,000,000
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Provide funds for OpSail Virginia 2012Provides funding to support Virginia’s hosting of OpSail 2012. The event will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the birth of the Star Spangled Banner, and the history of the United States Navy.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund $ 0 $ 1,000,000
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Reduce funding for advertising through the "See Virginia First" programReduces funding for the "See Virginia First" advertising program. The program is a public-private partnership with the Virginia Association of Broadcasters.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund $ 0 $ (15,130)
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Reduce funding for radio and television advertisingReduces funding for radio and television advertising within the state and in the Washington, D.C, and Baltimore, Maryland media markets.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund $ 0 $ (100,000)
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Reduce funding for Virginia Association of Public Television and RadioReduces funding for the Virginia Association of Public Television and Radio to promote Virginia tourism.
FY 2011 FY 2012 General Fund $ 0 $ (50,000)