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THIS WEEK IN EVENTS

See How Hyundai Built a Drive-Through Art Museum

To celebrate the Latinx community, the car brand hosted an immersive, consumer-focused
drive-through event featuring eye-catching installations from nine different artists.

Ready, Set, Go Virtual: How the New York City Marathon Organizers Are Recreating the Event for Runners

This year’s participants will be able to experience spectator cheers and an augmented-reality medal feature via the marathon’s apps.

New Treasures in
Every Direction

Expansions, upgrades, and amenities are waiting to greet you in Tampa Bay, including new safety and cleaning protocols and wide-open spaces. Learn more at TampaMeetings.com.

Podcast: What Sets BlueJeans by Verizon Apart in a Crowded Field of Virtual Event Platforms

The team discusses what makes their platform unique for events of all types, how the technology can evoke emotion, tips for audience engagement, and more.

5 New Venues in Houston for Fall 2020 Meetings and Events

Houston's newly opened event venues for hosting meetings and events this fall.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Visit Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay is ready for your next meeting. The world of meetings may have changed, but our commitment hasn't. Tampa Bay is Florida's most dynamic meeting destination, and we're ready to greet you with enhanced cleaning protocols and wide-open spaces as well as new amenities. Learn more about Tampa Bay's dramatic expansion at TampaMeetings.com.

INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL: More than 3,000 rental stores across the United States have incorporated the American Rental Association's "Clean. Safe. Essential." program into their operations. Event rental companies that have completed the COVID-19-focused training program include Bright Event Rentals, Marquee Event Rentals, Arena Americas, and more.

LOS ANGELES: The 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball—a biennial event dedicated to raising funds for clinical care and diabetes research—partnered with People on Oct. 10. Performances and special appearances were livestreamed exclusively on People’s website, social media platforms, and YouTube channel. The event has been a Hollywood staple since 1978, uniting entertainment, sports, and business industry leaders to support the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and the Children Diabetes Foundation.

NEW YORK: Hudson River Park is hosting its UnGala event virtually on Oct. 21 in efforts to keep the four-mile urban oasis green and growing. The evening will feature special appearances by Michael Bloomberg, Julianna Moore, Martha Stewart, and more.

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLA: The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is hosting its 16th annual season of Culture & Cocktails. The event kicks off on Nov. 9 with a virtual conversation themed “Cool People Doing Neat Stuff!” A series of virtual discussions will be streamed on YouTube and free for attendees, with all proceeds going to support the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in order to engage in and grow the arts.

WASHINGTON, DC: Hotel Zena opened on D.C.'s 14th Street on Oct. 8. The property is dedicated to female empowerment, with over 60 pieces of art including a portrait of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made from 20,000 hand-painted tampons, plus a massive installation made from 12,000 protest buttons from women's-focused marches. The 191-room hotel has over 3,500 square feet of event space.

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