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B M & T ••• November/December 2017 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 25 MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME. Greensboro offers the perfect combination of small town charm and big city appeal. See what's new in Greensboro! You will be surprised by all it has to offer. visitgreensboronc.com (278 luxury rooms) with a 5,300 sq. ft. waterside ballroom. There are also new restaurants, retailers, 4 public rentable piers and the new Anthema concert venue that holds 6,000. In addition, the Wharf's vibrant culture and monumen- tal views only add to its charm. Residents and travelers enjoy the water- front with free kayak and paddleboard launch, sailing center, ferry to East Potomac Park, water taxi service to area attractions and sightseeing cruises. Along with his duties at Destination DC, Ferguson dedicates his time to other associations specific to the travel indus- try. For the past eight years he has served on the board of many local organizations, including the U.S. Travel Association as vice chair and also works on the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board for the Department of Commerce. When not working, Ferguson notes that he likes outdoor activities and loves to play ten- nis. He and his wife Telesa, who also works in the travel industry as the V.P. of sales for Kimpton Hotels worldwide, greatly enjoy traveling. When they're not admiring the newest additions of travel in Washington DC, the couple are great fans of Santorini, Greece and train rides. It is their desire to take a train across the United States, from the east coast to the west coast, one day soon. For additional information concern- ing meetings and travel in Washington DC, be advised that you can always visit Washington.org. Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History & Culture Center