Ski Resorts Among the Tourism Grant Winners

West Virginia is awarding $1.2 million in tourism advertising grants to 14 attractions around the state. The Gazette-Mail reports that the West Virginia Tourism Commission approved the matching grants, and four groups will receive the maximum $175,000 award: Wheeling Island Gaming, Showshoe Mountain Resort, Mardi Gras Casino and Resort and Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. Winterplace Ski Resort will get about $173,000 for a “Learn to Ski” ad campaign. The commission postponed consideration of $175,000 grant request from Mountaineer Casino and Racetrack.