NATIONAL: The Association Forum and Meetings Mean Business Coalition will host an association industry town hall Dec. 14. During the event, association executives will hold a conversation about the future of live events. Speakers will also hear directly from customers on opportunities and barriers surrounding meetings and discuss their opinions on a time frame to convene once again for in-person meetings.

CHICAGO: Party Parcel announced a nationwide launch of styled, rentable tablescapes delivered directly to your door. In partnership with 360 Destination Group, the new offering includes rentals and returns, exclusive access to the "Inspo Studio," and more.

KEY WEST, FLA: A coronavirus-fighting robot will begin patrolling Key West International Airport’s interior spaces after hours beginning Dec. 15. The robot emits high-intensity ultraviolet UV-C wavelength light that kills harmful pathogens in the air and on surfaces and is designed to remove 99.9% of germs, including COVID-19. Standing nearly 6 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds, the robot can move around the airport on its own once it has been programmed and “mapped” spaces.

LOS ANGELES: The LA Art Show is returning live from July 29 to Aug. 1 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Originally scheduled for February, the event will be produced by Kassandra Voyagis for the first time. In order to maintain social distancing, booths will be greatly spaced out in the fair’s 200,000 square feet of exhibition space.

NEW YORK: The Graduate Hotels collection is opening a property at the Cornell Tech Campus on Roosevelt Island Feb. 21, marking the brand's first opening in New York. The Graduate Roosevelt will be 18 stories and is architecturally designed by internationally renowned design firm Snhetta.

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