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Richmond restaurant refuses service to Family Foundation
Cites political stances as reason for canceled reservation
A German-inspired restaurant in Richmond canceled a reservation for a conservative political organization’s private event last week, saying in a statement posted online Thursday night that the decision was made
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2022 Virginia Business Person of the Year: Jim McGlothlin
United Co. chairman trusts his gut
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Jim McGlothlin had never really thought much about paintings. He was more of a music guy, a fan of Elvis, whom he saw in concert six months before the King’s
Rivers Casino Portsmouth plans Jan. 15 opening
Lottery Board approved license Nov. 16
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth will open to the public Jan. 15 at 3 p.m., according to an announcement Monday. The $340 million venue, part of a planned entertainment district along Victory
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Carnival to double trips from Norfolk, proposes year-round cruising
Goal is to have year-round cruises in 2025
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Carnival Cruise Line announced Monday it will more than double the number of cruises it offers from Norfolk in 2023 and is working toward year-round cruising from Norfolk in 2025.
Tourism, hospitality are rebounding, Youngkin says at VA1 summit
Annual tourism industry conference is being held in Norfolk
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One of the big takeaways from the VA1 Governor’s Tourism Summit being held in Norfolk this week is that Virginia is ready and eager for travelers. Travel industry professionals from
Caesars gives $504K to Averett University
Gift will establish hospitality management and tourism program
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Caesars Virginia, which is building a $650 million casino in Danville, announced a gift of $504,000 to Averett University on Wednesday. The gift will be used to develop a hospitality
Commonwealth Lodging hires corporate HR director
Claire Larkin was Gecko Hospitality executive recruiter
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Virginia Beach-based Commonwealth Lodging Management has hired Claire Larkin as corporate director of human resources, the hospitality management and consulting firm announced Thursday. “Claire enjoys building strong relationships with clients
On the road again
Travel recovers as hotels revamp, reopen
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Business and leisure travelers are putting the pandemic in the rearview mirror and once again are filling Virginia hotels and resorts. While that’s good news, widespread staffing shortages continue to
Kings Dominion to remain open year-round
Hanover theme park adds nine weekends to operating calendar
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Kings Dominion will expand to year-round operations beginning in January, the Doswell theme park announced Tuesday. The park will now be open an additional nine weekends, or 18 more days,
COVID challenges continue for Va. restaurants
Restaurant owners cope with rising costs, labor shortages
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Liz Kincaid faced a major problem in August after the walk-in refrigerator in one of her Richmond restaurants — Max’s on Broad — broke. Her usual supplier told her the