Roanoke named one of
"The South's Cool Spots for Summer Meetings"

For the second consecutive year, Roanoke has been recognized by ConventionSouth magazine as a top destination in the South to host summer meetings.  Facebook fans were asked to choose from a list of 60 "cool spots", narrowing the list to the top 12.  Roanoke will be touted in print and online in the upcoming issue of ConventionSouth to meeting planners from across the country that book meeting sites in the South.

"Our metro-mountain mix offers the perfect respite during the hot summer months," said Landon Howard, President of the Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (RVCVB). "Cool mountain air and southern hospitality, combined with modern metropolitan amenities, make Virginia’s Blue Ridge an ideal destination for groups."

The RVCVB works closely with tourism partners to promote Virginia’s Blue Ridge as a welcome destination for meetings, conventions and conferences.  The sales team offers a number of complimentary services to facilitate the planning and group experience including coordination of site visits, activity and tour suggestions, visitor information and more.  Consider your next meeting in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.  http://www.visitroanokeva.com/meetingplanners/