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Legends of the Seelbach: 9 Tidbits About This Iconic Venue
The Seelbach was built in 1905 by Louis and Otto Seelbach, and is known as “Louisville’s Grand Hotel.” The Oak Room, which opened in 1907, was a hangout for Al Capone and other notable gangsters. A series of tunnels were built under The Seelbach in the 1920s for gangsters to elude police. The Grand Ballroom was home to Tom and Daisy Buchanan’s wedding in The Great Gatsby. The Rathskeller, tucked away in the lower level and covered from floor to ceiling by Rookwood Pottery, is the only surviving room like it in the world. The Seelbach has a resident ghost named the “Lady in Blue.” The Old Seelbach Bar is one of the ‘Top 50 Bars in the World,’ serving over 150 bourbons. The Seelbach was the backdrop for The Insider film, and has been featured on the Travel Channel, History Channel, Science Channel, and many others. Over nine United States Presidents have stayed at the Seelbach. (And 1 CHART President will be staying there SOON!) CHART keeps conferences exciting by going to different cities and venues each time. You won’t want to miss the upcoming conference in Louisville in March! Not only for the competency-based training content, but for the opportunity to stay in this storied landmark hotel. Here are some fun facts about The Seelbach:
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Video Online Now: Comparing the CHART Summer & Winter Conferences
CHART holds not one, but two, annual conferences each year. Why you ask? Well, from the beginning of CHART more than 50 years ago, the members wanted opportunities to get together more often to build relationships they could draw upon throughout the years. The Summer Conference ignites inspiration and innovation, while the Winter Conference hones trainer skills and deepens competencies. Both events share the same mission – to elevate hospitality training and to empower trainers to shape the future of their organizations and the industry. You can choose to attend both or go back-and-forth between the two – learning from your peers, sharing information, and growing as a stronger hospitality training professional.
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