Mar 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Mylyjael Poteat (34) goes up for a shot as North Carolina Tar Heels forward Ty Claude (0) defends during the first half at Cassell Coliseum. Brian Bishop Imagn Images

Across the board in uptown, Patel, who sits on the visitors authority board, predicts rate gains of 25% to 40%. Toni Sawhney, co-owner and general manager of the 123-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in South End, told CBJ that “reservations have been a little slow” but she remains optimistic business will tick up this week.