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THIS WEEK IN EVENTS

How Cond Nast Is Expanding the Reach of Its
Virtual Events

The inaugural event series, 'SELF' Checking In, included a diverse lineup of programming and employed the publisher's newest product, CitizenNet Live.

See Chase and Southwest Airlines's Creative Spin on the Traditional Pop-Up

The brands teamed up to create backyard honeymoon experiences featuring steal-worthy event inspiration that's easily scalable as live events return.

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From the Desk of David Adler:
A Dozen Things Changing for
Event Pros

In this guest column, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler discusses the future of the event industry, what event and meeting planners can expect, and more.

10 New Venues in New York for Fall 2020 Meetings and Events

New York’s newly opened event venues for hosting meetings and events this fall.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL: On Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. ET, BizBash and SpotMe will host a virtual discussion with the creative forces behind today's biggest brands, including Damien Baines of Instagram, Katherine Tooley of Vice Media Group, Keyana Kashfi of Spotify, and Mark Henneberger of Walmart. The powerhouse panel—all named to BizBash's 2020 list of the country's 500 most influential event pros—will share how they've pushed the boundaries and stepped up their experiences, tips for getting executive buy-ins, how media has transformed live events, and more. Click here to register.

LAS VEGAS: Finger Licking Foodie Tours has partnered with ARIA Resort & Casino to host a socially distanced dining experience. The two-hour, self-guided tour leads guests through three critically acclaimed restaurants, all located within the AAA Five Diamond resort. The experience is designed for a minimum of two people, with tickets starting at $150 per person.

LOS ANGELES: Fresh off the heels of its sold-out Haunt O'Ween experience, Experiential Supply Co. is hosting a holiday drive-thru called WonderLAnd. The immersive experience will include elaborate sets, holiday music, a massive tree, photo moments, and more. It runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 30 in Woodland Hills.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC: The Myrtle Beach Convention has achieved GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation, joining a long list of event venues that have received the cleaning and disease-prevention designation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council. The center offers 250,000 square feet of event space, including 17 meeting rooms and a grand ballroom that holds
1,000 people.

NAPA VALLEY, CALIF: Michael Polenske is the new CEO and creative director for Cinema Napa Valley, where he'll be overseeing the Napa Valley Film Festival. The 10th annual festival will take place Nov. 10-14, 2021, and will include screenings of independent films along with industry panels, culinary demonstrations, wine tastings, and other events.

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