To promote the extreme competition series Go-Big Show, TBS created a truly memorable activation for its most fearless fans—and marked a first-of-its-kind ride modification for Six Flags.
Discover How to Harness Hybrid Events Hybrid events are on the rise. In fact, over half of event organizers are planning to host a hybrid event in 2021 and beyond. But hybrid remains a brand-new format for all event pros to master. Learn more.
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Destination Spotlight by Connect New York City abounds with new offerings and leads the way on safety making it more desirable than ever—for planners and attendees alike. Whether in two months or two years, New York City is ready to host a meeting your attendees will remember forever. Learn more.
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GLOBAL:The Healing Summit, an event from hospitality brand Healing Hotels of the World, will take place Sept. 3-4 at the Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira, Portugal. The gathering, which will limit attendance to 130 people, aims to bring together a variety of socially conscious speakers from the fields of investment, science, hospitality, travel and more. Registration opens Feb. 1.
LAS VEGAS: MGM Resorts International has hired renowned mixologist Julian Cox as executive director of beverage and corporate mixologist. Cox will lead cocktail menu development, bartender training, cultivation of its spirits collection and more for restaurants and bars across Las Vegas and regional casino-resort destinations.
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is returning for the 28th annual Paws In The Park pet festival at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando on Feb. 12. The festival will feature adoptable pets, doggy sports, a pet costume contest and parade, food trucks, a beer garden, pet-friendly vendors and more.
Clarion Events’ Food & Beverage Group and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association are relaunching the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show (FRLS) from Nov. 1-4 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando. This new gathering for the restaurant, foodservice, lodging and hospitality industry will have an increased focus on education, with subject matter experts covering topics like technology, trends, HR/staffing, marketing, operations, wellness, sustainability and more.
OVERLAND PARK, KAN:A fully equipped sensory room is now available at the Overland Park Convention Center for neurodiverse, autistic and disabled individuals. In partnership with nonprofit KultureCity, the room is located at the venue’s Exhibition Hall A entrance; it includes bean bags, visual light panels, bubble walls, activity panels and a custom tactile art piece created by an autistic artist.
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