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THIS WEEK IN EVENTS

Diversity in Events: What It Means, Where We're Failing, and What Comes Next

Six black event professionals discuss why racial equality is crucial for events, ways the industry is lacking, and steps we can take to improve.

Lessons Event Pros Can Learn from Hotel Reopening Plans

Here’s how some properties are protecting against COVID-19 and keeping guests safe.

#ThrowbackThursday: Reliving the Governors Ball Music Festival

Randall's Island Park in New York may not have been filled with thousands of melophiles for The Governors Ball Music Festival last week, but we're staying inspired with a look back at the big event's top moments.

This Week in Event Venues:
Las Vegas Reopens Casinos, Anaheim's Convention Business Bounces Back, and More

Rounding up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues across the United States.

SPOTLIGHT ON

Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park is the city’s most desirable venue, offering flexibility to accommodate every need, including large-capacity events. This premier venue boasts a programmable fountain that can be left on in sections or turned off completely for events. The trees around the park are adorned with twinkle lights year-round, and the great lawn adds a swath of green in front of Philadelphia’s most iconic backdrop—City Hall.

INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL: The American Rental Association has launched an online training certificate program for event rental companies, in an effort to keep the rental experience safe in the wake of COVID-19. The program, called "Clean. Safe. Essential," features a variety of learning modules focused on supplies needed, safety considerations, a cleanliness checklist, and more.

LGBTQ-focused nonprofit It Gets Better Project will host a three-day event later this month. Taking place on YouTube June 24-26, the digital Pride event will be hosted by activities and Broadway actor Peppermint.

CHICAGO: Chicago has canceled all large outdoor events through Labor Day, including Lollapalooza, Chicago Jazz Festival, the Chicago Air and Water Show, and Taste of Chicago.

LAS VEGAS: IMEX America, due to take place at the Sands Expo from September 15-17, has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.

LOS ANGELES: Tustin, California-based Tivoli Lighting has launched a new website, which allows for easier selection of architectural, auditorium, amphitheater, and commercial lighting and controls.

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