| NATIONAL: Event and experience marketing agency George P. Johnson (GPJ) has acquired a significant minority stake in one of its long-term partners, full-service video agency NOMOBO. The investment allows GPJ to expand its cinematic approach to virtual and hybrid events by creating high-quality productions that make broadcasts part of the overall experience design, rather than just an add-on. The Events Industry Council has officially launched the first phase of its Equity Acceleration Plan, which includes a survey to determine the current state of diversity, equity and inclusion across the event industry. The results will inform the development of tools, resources and recommendations in the subsequent phases of the plan, aiming to provide a framework for addressing discrimination and systemic racism in the industry. The survey is available here until Oct. 15. LOS ANGELES: The soon-to-open Hyatt Place/Hyatt House LAX will feature five new meeting spaces with two chef-driven culinary concepts focused on bringing healthy gourmet dining to the area. The 3,100 square feet of meeting space includes ShoresLAX, an upscale rooftop dining experience, and Greenleaf Kitchen and Cocktails, a traditional restaurant on the main floor. A larger meeting space can be broken in two, with the Melrose room seating 80 or holding 120 for receptions and the Malibu room seating 40 or holding 60 for receptions. NEW YORK: Pendry Manhattan West has officially opened, marking the brand's first hotel in New York City. The property has 164 guest rooms, which includes 30 suites, and three new food and beverage options: Bar Pendry, Garden Room and the signature restaurant, Zou Zou’s. The space also has over 60,000 square feet of multipurpose entertainment and
meeting rooms. WASHINGTON, DC: RJ Whyte Event Production has acquired BRAVO! Events, a national strategic and experiential event company. As part of the agreement, BRAVO! founder and CEO Nancy Shaffer assumes a new role as chief creative officer, bringing with her 30 years of experience that includes being board president for the National Live Events Coalition and a founding member of the DC Events Coalition. What's happening on the event scene in your city? Email us and share the news!
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