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6 Historic Hotels Take Groups Back in Time

Integrating a piece of history into a meeting starts with its location. From coast to coast, the U.S. offers a bevy of storied properties. Following are just a handful of options, some recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as part of its Historic Hotels of America, which are selected for maintaining their “historic integrity, architecture and ambiance,” while others have their own stories to tell.

Kurt J. Krause Named President & CEO of VisitNorfolk

Following an extensive national search, the board of directors for the Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau (VisitNorfolk) has named Kurt J. Krause as president and chief executive officer of the organization, effective January 7, 2019.

Seattle ‘Panic Button’ Law Blocked in Court

The Washington State Court of Appeals blocked a so-called “panic button” law for hotels in Seattle on Monday, December 24, 2018. According to the unanimous ruling, Seattle Initiative Measure 124 violated the “single subject condition,” which stops disparate rules being combined into a single law.

4 Healthy F&B Strategies to Infuse Into Meeting Agendas

From plant-based and hyper-local to gut-friendly and booze-free, culinary wellness is here to stay, and it’s having a huge impact on attendee expectations at events. In the coming year, planners should prepare for healthy, innovative food and drink to be exceedingly popular at gatherings, according to Christine Couvelier, global culinary trendologist, chef, educator and speaker.