The National Conference Center site
At The National Conference Center, the safety and well-being of our guests and employees is always our top priority. In following the guidelines provided by the public health authorities and the state of Virginia, we’ve implemented rigorous cleaning procedures and other best practices, such as social distancing. We’ve taken the following proactive measures to ensure your safety.
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social distancing
Social distancing measures are visible and extensive. Every part of our operation has been modified to allow our guests to comfortably go through the property while maintaining a 6’ distance from other guests, including public spaces, food & beverage outlets and meeting space setups.
Food & Beverage
Our Food & Beverage program has been modified to allow our guests to enjoy the offerings without a self-serve buffet. Pre-packaged items, small plates, and employee served items are utilized in all of our outlets.
Heightened sanitation practices
All dining outlets have implemented a 30-minute sanitation cycle that covers all frequently touched surfaces. In addition, frequently touched surfaces throughout the property are continuously sanitized by our housekeeping staff
All classroom space will come equipped with a hand sanitizer station and sanitizing kit with sanitizing wipes, disinfectant spray, disposable cleaning towels, and gloves. The classroom space will also undergo the same heightened sanitation practices that the rest of the building is undergoing
We have reduced commonly touched and exposed items as much as possible and have incorporated one-touch dispensers for commonly used disposable
Sanitizer products are prevalent and available for guest use throughout the property. This includes over 240 upright hand sanitizer stations and sanitizing wipes available in all food outlets and classroom space
housekeeping
Our housekeeping staff has been trained to fully sanitize each guest room prior to arrival and also each day of your stay. This is being done by using an EPA-approved hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning system in each guest room in addition to wiping down commonly touched surfaces.
employee training
We’ve conducted post-COVID-19 training courses for every employee on the property. Sanitation, new procedures, and general information about the Coronavirus are the main focuses of the training course. Employees are also required to check-in prior to the start of a shift for temperatures reading. Employees with a temperature over 100.4°F will not be allowed to enter the property and will be directed to seek medical care.
welcome gift
A welcome gift for each guest has been created to help us ensure that all of our guests have an enjoyable experience. Welcome gifts include face masks, hand sanitizer, and information on how we have responded to COVID-19.
The National is committed to implementing safe and thorough precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of each guest on the property. We understand our role and responsibility and stand ready to assist you, your team and your organization as we all come together to get safely to the other side. In addition to our meeting safety precautions:
