Press Room
The Shenandoah Valley Travel Association (SVTA) online press room is designed for members of the print, broadcast, freelance, and electronic media. Need information or images for a story? You’re in the right place. We’re committed to providing quick and accurate information, additional resources, photography and video for editorial use. We help coordinate media visits, FAM tours, and interviews with destinations and attractions throughout the Valley.
MEDIA CONTACT
Kathy Moore
Moore Public Relations
540-255-2662
SVTA@moorepublicrelations.com
WHAT WE DO
- Provide background information
- Access to sources and images
- Assist editors and travel writers with developing story ideas
- Coordinate FAM and press trips (Note: some restrictions apply.)
- Itinerary development
- Fact-checking
Press Releases
Shenandoah National Park Temporarily Closes
LURAY, VA -- The National Park Service (NPS) received a letter from the Rappahannock Rapidan Health District of the Virginia Department of Health recommending the full closure of Shenandoah National Park. Upon receiving this request from the health department,...
Shenandoah National Park Is Further Modifying Operations To Slow Spread of COVID-19
LURAY, VA — Shenandoah National Park, in response to guidance from Virginia Department of Health, is announcing additional modifications to operations which support federal, state, local and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) efforts to promote...
Shenandoah National Park To Temporarily Waive Entry Fee During Coronavirus Crisis
LURAY, VA -- After careful consideration, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt directed the National Park Service (NPS) to temporarily suspend the collection of all park entrance fees until further notice. Being outside may help relieve stress and improve overall...
Tourism Expands & Strengthens the Shenandoah Valley Economy
SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VA -- With the iconic tourism campaign, Virginia is For Lovers, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, now seems a good time to take stock in what tourism means to the Shenandoah Valley. The economic health of the Valley has long been...
SVTA Receives $50,000 Grant To Promote Shenandoah Valley as a Top Travel Destination
Longstanding Regional Tourism Organization Receives Public-Private Marketing Funds to Attract More Visitors From Urban Markets Shenandoah Valley, VA – The Shenandoah Valley Travel Association (SVTA) received a $50,000 grant to launch the Let’s Go! Virginia’s Epic...
Live Near Shenandoah National Park? Visit For Free on June 16
Luray, VA – Shenandoah National Park will waive entrance fees for all park visitors on Saturday, June 16 in honor of Park Neighbor Day, an annual event held on the third Saturday of June to honor our neighbors who live in the counties and gateway communities...
Shenandoah National Park’s Fee-Free Days for 2019
Did you know that entrance fees to Shenandoah National Park are waived to celebrate and honor select important dates during the year? Here's how to explore the great outdoors for free! On the following five days in 2019, the U.S. National Park Service will offer free...
Spring 2019 Opening Dates for Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah Valley (March 25, 2019) — If you're planning a spring visit to Shenandoah, one of America's most beloved national parks, we are pleased to announce that facilities in Shenandoah National Park are beginning to open this month and will continue to open...
SVTA Receives “50 Years of Love” Tourism Grant
Shenandoah Valley (February 22, 2019) -- Today, the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association (SVTA) announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) “50 Years of Love” grant fund. The fund is part of VTC’s efforts to celebrate the...
Shenandoah National Park Launches Official App
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK -- Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Jennifer Flynn has announced the launch of the park’s official app, NPS Shenandoah. The free app, available in both Apple’s iOS and Android platforms is designed to give visitors a digital tool for...
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