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 Hampton Roads
Marine Scene
by DANA ENFINGER
· For planners looking for the ultimate value-add destination, Hampton Roads is tough to beat.
The region is steeped in 400 years of history, and its attractions draw millions from around the world each year. Evolving entertainment options, moderate weather and miles of scenic waterfront make Hampton Roads a meetings powerhouse.
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Sponsor
Norfolk CVB
No matter how you look at it, an abundance of options for groups of any size makes Norfolk a top choice for meetings. Situated in the heart of the mid-Atlantic coastal region, Norfolk is known for its scenic waterways, outdoor adventure, thriving port, cutting-edge restaurants, historic sites, diverse cultural and entertainment opportunities, and enviably moderate climate. The city offers a total of more than 400,000 square feet of meeting space and 5,200 hotel rooms. For more information, go to visitnorfolktoday.com or call (800) 368-3097.
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Historic Hot Spots
Hampton Roads is overflowing with historic gems. Following are a few off-site options that reflect the past.
· Mariners’ Museum (757.596.2222; www.mariner.org) in Newport News is the largest maritime museum in North America. The facility includes the USS Monitor Center, which was completed in 2007. The ship was the first ironclad warship commissioned by the U.S. Navy. The ship fought its first battle against the Confederate ironclad ship, the CSS Virginia, in the Battle of Hampton Roads in 1862.
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Sponsor
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Get more for your meeting. Give more to your community. Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Pepsi have teamed up to provide more value for your meeting and an opportunity to give back to your community. Book your meeting by July 31, 2010, for a 4 percent credit to the master, a complimentary food and beverage break, bonus Starpoints® and a chance to win one of four $50,000 charitable grants. Valid at destinations like Dallas, New Orleans and Fort Lauderdale.
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Short Takes
Museums & Attractions
· Florida’s Coral Gables Museum is slated to debut later this year. The museum will showcase the civic arts of architecture, urban design and planning, as well as historic and environmental preservation. The facility will consist of the city’s original police and fire station with additions including a courtyard off of the main lobby, a new 3,000-square-foot gallery and a 5,000-square-foot public plaza on the northwest corner of the complex. Both buildings will be LEED certified, restored and constructed utilizing environmental practices and materials. The signature sculptures on the west side of the old station will remain, as will all original design detail. For more information, call 305.910.3996 or visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org.
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Meetings South is now available in Digital Format!
 This month’s issue features an interview with Alex Cabanas, chief development and strategy officer with Benchmark Hospitality International, conducted at the recent IACC-Americas Summit. Cabanas details his company’s aggressive growth plans. Also, the Central and West Texas section offers a clip from Tiffany Redinger, sales manager with the Amarillo [Texas] Convention & Visitor Council, who suggests activity options for groups.
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Industry News
Gaylord Opryland Relocating Groups
· The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference Center, which closed due to massive flooding, is working to relocate meetings and expects to complete a detailed assessment of the damage by the end of May.
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VISIT FLORIDA Launches Oil Spill Updates
· VISIT FLORIDA launched a “Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Update” page on its website to provide real-time information on the status of all destinations in the state that could be affected by the massive oil rig spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Virginia Beach [Va.] CC Awarded LEED Gold
· The Virginia Beach Convention Center is the nation’s first convention center to achieve LEED Gold Certification for existing buildings.
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Hilton Nashville Downtown Reopens
· The Hilton Nashville Downtown reopened after closing for four days due to an electrical power outage caused by the record-breaking flooding that closed 5,000 hotel rooms in the city.
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