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Long a favorite of faculty, alumni, and visitors as the place to host or attend conferences, seminars, short classes, workshops, sporting events, weddings, or even an overnight getaway, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center celebrates 15 years of providing luxurious, state-of-the-art facilities in refined surroundings on Virginia Tech’s beautiful campus.
Looking Ahead: Meeting Trend Forecast for 2021
The face of business meetings changed dramatically in 2020. The pandemic was unexpected, forcing changes in how we work globally. Months later, many are still working remotely, meeting via video conferences, hybrid meetings, or in grand spaces where everyone can practice proper social distancing.
High Standards and Innovation: Preston’s Recipe for Safely Serving During a Pandemic
Preston’s Restaurant and the Continental Divide Lounge at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center are open for business. The restaurant has initiated additional precautions to keep diners safe and found innovative ways to allow small groups to safely meet while enjoying mouthwatering creations.
Hybrid Meeting How-To: A Deep Dive Into Planning and Executing a Meeting That is Powerful and Effective
As we explored in our recent post, Changing the Way We Meet with Hybrid Meetings, a hybrid meeting is a meeting where a portion of the participants are on-site in a safe, socially distanced meeting room set while other attendees are connecting online virtually from around the country or world.
Today, we’re going to explore why hybrid meetings are so important, the types of hybrid meetings to look forward to, and tips for executing a flawless event.
Road Tripping: Bring your Car Club to Blacksburg for the Ultimate Road Trip Weekend
Are you planning the road trip of a lifetime with your car club? As car enthusiasts, you’ve likely toured all of your local backcountry. If your club is looking for a new adventure, may we suggest that you consider The Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA as your home base?
Micro Weddings, Social Distancing, and Making Your Day Special at The Inn at Virginia Tech
An Interview with Bianca Norton, Director of Catering
Today’s wedding challenges from social distancing to travel challenges have some couples fretting about how to make their day special. Bianca Norton, Director of Catering at The Inn at Virginia Tech sat down for a quick interview recently and had some timely wisdom to share. She gives insight from how to create an intimate setting while social distancing and how to include special guests who cannot attend your micro wedding in person.
If you are planning a wedding this fall or anytime in the near future and are unsure how to make the day live up to your dreams, this is a must-read.
Changing the Way We Meet with Hybrid Meetings
Similar to most other previously “normal” happenings, the face of workplace meetings has had to change drastically. Physical distancing, changes in workplace requirements, and fluctuations in regulations have required businesses and employees to be flexible and creative to stay on track.
Virginia Tech Vows – Planning a Wedding Hokie- Style
Orange and maroon might not be your typical wedding colors but in the eyes of a diehard Hokie, there isn’t a more beautiful color combination. Planning a wedding at The Inn at Virginia Tech can be a wonderful way to combine the love for your future spouse with the enthusiasm for your alma mater. Whether you are college sweethearts or loyal fans, you can easily incorporate Hokie-style into your big day.
The Great American Road Trip: All Roads Lead to Blacksburg
- Make a playlist
- Pack some snacks
- Hit the road
There’s just something about a road trip. The sun on your face, the wind in your hair, and a perfect song on the radio. It’s the epitome of freedom – an ideal getaway.
From Disappointment To Delight: Five Ways To Help Your Family Thrive While Social Distancing
With a new normal to navigate, one thing we all have in common is that we’re learning to reconnect and maneuver together. Being in a college town and family-friendly destination, we see families reconnect in beautiful ways every day. But reconnecting during a trip or under normal circumstances is different from the social distancing and homebound reconnecting we’re currently adjusting to.