Rita McClenny's guest appearances

Rita McClenny

As Told By Nomads

Eat It, Virginia!

Virginia Economic Review Podcast

Racing Virginia Podcast

Tourism Heads and Their Tales

Steve Morgan

Chris Arnold

Kevin Scott

Jon Wood

Sam Hunt

Justin Carroll

Greg Edwards

Chris Rice

Jeff Burton

Ben Rhodes

Matt Crafton

Sean Kelly

Brandon Brown

Elliott Sadler

Matt Carter

OwlTail

Rita McClenny is president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation and serves on the board of directors for a wide variety of prestigious industry associations. In today's episode, Rita shares her career journey and discusses the greatest challenges facing the Commonwealth of Virginia while reviewing the recovery efforts and how grant programs support this regionally. We'll also learn about how the iconic Virginia is for Lovers ad campaign slogan still resonates after more than 50 years since its launch, the status of inbound tourism, the impact the film industry plays in tourism, we'll even learn where the actual filming location for Dirty Dancing took place 35 years ago (Spoiler Alert – Pembroke SW Virginia!) and Rita’s points of view on current issues and future trends in tourism.

Rita McClenny is president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation and serves on the board of directors for a wide variety of prestigious industry associations. In today's episode, Rita shares her career journey and discusses the greatest challenges facing the Commonwealth of Virginia while reviewing the recovery efforts and how grant programs support this regionally. We'll also learn about how the iconic Virginia is for Lovers ad campaign slogan still resonates after more than 50 years since its launch, the status of inbound tourism, the impact the film industry plays in tourism, we'll even learn where the actual filming location for Dirty Dancing took place 35 years ago (Spoiler Alert – Pembroke SW Virginia!) and Rita’s points of view on current issues and future trends in tourism.

Tourism Heads and Their Tales - Rita McClenny

Rita McClenny is president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), the agency tasked with expanding domestic and international inbound travel and motion picture production in Virginia. VEDP President and CEO Stephen Moret spoke with McClenny about Virginia’s top tourist destinations, marketing tourism during a global pandemic, and what it’s like overseeing one of the most enduring brands in tourism marketing, “Virginia is for Lovers.”

Rita McClenny is president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), the agency tasked with expanding domestic and international inbound travel and motion picture production in Virginia. VEDP President and CEO Stephen Moret spoke with McClenny about Virginia’s top tourist destinations, marketing tourism during a global pandemic, and what it’s like overseeing one of the most enduring brands in tourism marketing, “Virginia is for Lovers.”

Behind the Love: A Conversation With Rita McClenny

Tommy Franklin

Tommy Franklin(5:50) took over ownership at Virginia Motorsports Park simply because he loved racing there and wanted to share that love with others. Franklin, a successful business owner, champion Pro Mod racer, and co-owner of the Professional Drag Racers Association, has already transformed VMP in his short time running the venue and has big things in store for the place. Virginia Tourism Corporation President &amp; CEO Rita McClenny (29:01) loves racing in the state of Virginia. The iconic Virginia Is For Lovers brand has jumped on board for Richmond Raceway's new Xfinity Series race this September, and we talk to her about the value of partnering not only for that race but others across the state. Randy Hallman (48:02) is back with Storytime, and this time he tells us about the time he called Richard Childress a "Stroker" when he was a young sportswriter.

Tommy Franklin(5:50) took over ownership at Virginia Motorsports Park simply because he loved racing there and wanted to share that love with others. Franklin, a successful business owner, champion Pro Mod racer, and co-owner of the Professional Drag Racers Association, has already transformed VMP in his short time running the venue and has big things in store for the place. Virginia Tourism Corporation President &amp; CEO Rita McClenny (29:01) loves racing in the state of Virginia. The iconic Virginia Is For Lovers brand has jumped on board for Richmond Raceway's new Xfinity Series race this September, and we talk to her about the value of partnering not only for that race but others across the state. Randy Hallman (48:02) is back with Storytime, and this time he tells us about the time he called Richard Childress a "Stroker" when he was a young sportswriter.

80. Tommy Franklin & Rita McClenny: Virginia Is For Racing Lovers