July 2022 Member Update

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July 2022

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Martha Sheridan Receives

Destination Organization Leadership Award

Congratulations to our President & CEO Martha Sheridan for receiving one of the most prestigious awards in the travel and tourism industry - the Destination Organization Leadership Award from Destinations International. This recognition is reserved for those individuals whose career contributions and accomplishments have greatly enhanced the tourism sector while also bringing more communities into that space. We are so proud to have a leader whose vision drives new conversations, inspires new ideas, and cultivates innovation across the entire travel landscape.

Dine Out Boston is Right Around the Corner!

Our signature twice-yearly event is back this August!

Last Chance to Sign Up Your Restaurant

Please review our sign up instructions (pdf) and video for help accessing the Dine Out Boston form.

Dine Out Boston Auction

For each Dine Out Boston, a local charity is selected to benefit from the Dine Out Boston Auction. We encourage members to nominate an organization that fits the charitable giving criteria. We'll announce the charitable partner on August 5.

Nominate an Organization

GBCVB August 3rd Open House, 4:30 - 6:30pm

Canopy by Hilton Boston Downtown

Please plan to join us and come see Boston’s newest hotel in the city’s oldest neighborhood featuring views of the Rose Kennedy Greenway from our very own Rose Town Kitchen & Bar!

Surrounded by markets, restaurants, and parks, the Canopy by Hilton Boston Downtown is tucked between downtown and Boston's historic North End. The hotel is also within walking distance of TD Garden, Government Center, Faneuil Hall, and the Freedom Trail.

Parking/Getting There:

• The hotel does not provide parking for the event. There are many garages within a short distance including Dock Square Garage, Haymarket Garage and 60 State Street.

• The hotel is located adjacent to the Green/Orange Line at Haymarket or Blue line at either State or Government Center.

• If using Uber or Taxi, our main entrance is actually located on Surface Road between Hanover and North Street 99 Blackstone will bring you to the back entrance.

RSVP to Attend

GBCVB July 13th Open House

SpringHill Suites Boston Logan Airport Revere Beach

THANK YOU!

Photos Courtesy: David Fox Photography & Digital Transfer Services

A big thank you to the SpringHill Suites Boston Logan Airport Revere Beach for hosting our July Open House and to everyone who joined us! It was a beautiful afternoon with amazing views. Congratulations to Alper Gurses, Sales and Traffic Agent for Turkish Airlines, who won the one-night stay!

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We Want to Feature You!

Contact us or log into The Hub Member Access to be featured in one of our upcoming blogs, social campaigns, or landing pages.

See the List of Promotions

Make the Most of Your Membership!

Member Orientation and Onboarding Session - October 6, 9-10am

Are you looking to maximize your GBCVB benefits? Meet our team virtually to learn how to make the most of your Membership. We’ll give you an overview of the GBCVB, review the departments we represent, and tell you about our current and upcoming initiatives.

Upcoming Meetings & Conferences

The GBCVB is welcoming several meetings and groups to Boston. Click the link below for events happening in August.

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GBCVB Annual Golf Tournament Recap

Many thanks to all of our partners and sponsors who made this year's Golf Tournament a success. The GBCVB came #together2help the Preston Settles Memorial Fund and donated over $60,000 to the foundation.

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A Warm Welcome to Our New Members

Atlantico is the third restaurant from chef Michael Serpa and is inspired by the simple seafood restaurants of Spain and Portugal. Showcasing the highest quality local and imported Spanish and Portuguese seafood in an open and airy room. The beverage program features wines of Spain and Portugal as well as coastal inspired cocktails. The dining room has soaring windows looking out to the neighborhood and the restaurant’s large patio.

Boston Arts Academy is the city’s only public high school for the visual and performing arts. The new school building, set to open in fall 2022 in the Fenway neighborhood, will feature a 500-seat, fully accessible theater, a rooftop terrace and recital hall, a pin-up gallery, and many more remarkable performance and exhibition spaces.

Boston Chinatown Tours receives rave reviews from travelers and locals about the food, fun, fables and insights gained as current issues are explored in historical context. Taste traditional and modern treats, from BBQ to fresh fruit, pastries and dim sum. Explore secret nooks, murals and groceries. A two-time Traveler's Choice award winner, Boston Chinatown Tours provides a take-home guide for future adventures.

The first Boston famous double-decker open-top city tour sightseeing bus. Boston Sightseeing offers stunning views above the crowd. Our double-decker buses have become an easily recognizable sight on the streets of Boston. Our ambitious routes take our buses to neighborhoods across town.

Bow Market offers award-winning choices. Located in Union Square, Bow Market is a hub for the area’s most creative and collaborative. From chefs and baristas to DJs and designers, it’s a must-stop-spot for the best in small business and entertainment.

Grand Tour is a hip, Parisian-style bistro in Boston's Back Bay from chef Michael Serpa. Serving simple bistro staples paired with a thoughtful wine list.

Inner City Weightlifting (ICW) is a non-profit located in Cambridge and Dorchester with the mission to amplify the voice and agency of those most impacted by systemic racism and mass incarceration through new networks and opportunities, including meaningful career tracks in and beyond personal training.

Lyric Stage Company of Boston produces and presents live theatre in Greater Boston with an intimate approach that promotes inclusivity and connection. The Lyric Stage leads an effort to integrate live theater and theater education into the lives of all residents of greater Boston.

Boston based Lyons Group is an eclectic collection of creative food, beverage, and entertainment destinations assembled and operated over the past 35 years. Specializing in concept development, design, construction, and marketing, the company has had a long term successful relationship with a variety of guests and locations.

Bring your group to the city of Presidents and enjoy our updated hotel just 8 miles south of Boston. Marriott Boston Quincy has the space you need with19 event rooms, 17,000-square-feet of meeting and event space. Affordable group rates, fabulous hotel. Outdoor area for receptions and ceremonies. Newly renovated sleeping rooms.

Pink Taco isn’t just another taco joint - it’s sacred ground. Here, bold tastes and tastemakers come together. We throw down taco-inspired knowledge like a trivia champion and write odes to our favorite ingredients that would make Shakespeare weep into his burrito. All in adoration of the world’s greatest delivery system: the tortilla.

Purple Shell Boston is a modern Japanese fusion restaurant. If you are looking for the best food and a casual vibe for after work, dates, reunions or graduations, Purple Shell Boston will always be the right choice. Purple Shell takes ingredients seriously and the menu is updated with the best quality ingredients by season.

Bringing our authentic Italian cuisine and signature style to Boston’s historic Seaport District. Just steps from Boston Harborwalk, Serafina Seaport features an extended menu and larger dining space with floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor patio, and dedicated pizza kitchen and bar.

Takeover LLC is building A network that supports our community by providing and supporting many different services, for example DJ and PA sound. To find out about all we have to offer, please visit our website.

Open each evening, our stunning cocktail lounge Trifecta features a curated cocktail list, extensive beverage menu and light appetizers. Our innovative new cocktail menu features an eclectic mix of contemporary, stylized cocktails, drawing inspiration from the characters and cultural institutions that were pivotal in Bostonian history.

Trillium Brewing Company is grounded in the concept of a New England farmhouse brewery, using local ingredients whenever possible. From our wild ales, fermented with our native New England mixed microbe culture, to our more hop-forward offerings, we aim to produce beer that is both approachable and engaging.

We want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your investment in our organization and industry is so important as we look toward a stronger-than-ever industry recovery. We look forward to working with you to help you maximize your member benefits.