Spring is ready to burst here in Virginia. As the sunshine awakens nature, it also beckons us outside with renewed energy and often a strong desire for adventure. Virginia is the perfect place to dust off your hiking boots, get some wear on the tread on your new bike tires, or get up close and personal with the rapids on the New River.
Don’t ignore the call to explore, instead grab your calendar and start planning a few adventures in Virginia!
Want to build an unstoppable dream team? It all starts with unity and clear goals. When your team is unified and working toward the same objective, your business has the potential to go farther than even you can imagine.
Reuniting groups through team-building exercises is a great way to ignite your organization, especially after working virtually for so long. Team building will help them learn each other’s strengths and give you an idea of how to utilize each at their best.
In 2020, the foodservice industry was handed a tricky challenge and that challenge has been overcome with nothing short of genius and innovation.
Food trends in 2021 have taken a definitive direction with a heavy emphasis on creativity, technology, experience, and health. As a result, serving the public through food has never been more personalized and experiential.
Preston’s and the other venues at The Inn at Virginia Tech have joined the fun by pushing the boundaries of foodservice to cater to the challenges by keeping customers happy and healthy.
We’re excited to explore some of the food trends we’re looking forward to in the coming year.
An off-site meeting that is hosted in your community or within driving distance is not only practical but can also be incredibly rewarding. Cut out the hassle of finding flights for everyone, try out a potentially less expensive and less stressful option; driving to the meeting.
Hosting your meeting in a more central location not only saves you money but also allows you to creatively add options that increase the return on your investment exponentially.
If you’ve ever done business with the staff at The Inn at Virginia Tech, you know they are some of the friendliest and most knowledgeable around.
Here’s your chance to learn more about what makes the team tick, including how they learned to best serve the local community and a few “little known facts”.
We’re not giving away any trade secrets, just the inside scoop on our staff. Check it out!
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, have you made plans yet? Whether you’re in a new relationship, or have been together for a while, taking the time to create a special day for just the two of you can spark some fresh romance.
While sending a card, buying flowers and chocolates, or simply planning a cozy evening at home for a Netflix marathon are certainly lovely gestures, why not step it up this year with an experience your significant other will not soon forget.
Pandemic wedding planning is not for the faint of heart but, life goes on, as they say, and so for many, so must the wedding! With good planning, some flexibility, and a little bit of ingenuity, you can still have the wedding of your dreams.
If you had a full weekend to spend in Blacksburg, Virginia what would you do with your time? The town has so much to offer, how can you fit everything in? The truth is, you can’t do it all, but you can maximize your 48 hours in town to experience many of the flavors and fun that are unique to Blacksburg.
From a local standpoint, here are some recommendations for things to do and see in our area. We’re excited about your visit!
2020 might have been challenging, but the holidays give a renewed determination to find joy in the season. Start making plans now to ensure that you take time to truly enjoy this time of year.
Your staff has worked hard this year being malleable and innovative. They have worked through changes and frustrations. Reward them with a fun end-of-year escape to recognize their hard work and to energize them for a successful 2021.
Planning a holiday party that meets staff expectations and current mandates doesn’t have to be a challenge when you can infuse a bit of creativity and work with a venue to help make it happen.
