NATIONAL: Global event production company J & S Audio Visual (JSAV) has rebranded as INSPIRE in an effort to showcase its more integrated, full-service production offerings along with creative, digital and venue services for in-person, hybrid and virtual events. INSPIRE has over 35 years of experience and creates over 2,500 events per year. 

CHEROKEE, NC: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort has officially opened its new hotel tower and 83,000-square-foot convention center, The Cherokee. This opening marks the completion of the $330 million expansion project at the venue, which is located in the Great Smoky Mountains region. The overall property has 1,800 hotel rooms, 11 restaurants, an 18,000-square-foot spa, a 3,000-seat event center and more.

LAS VEGAS: Resorts World Las Vegas will fully transform into “Rodeo World Las Vegas” for the return of the National Finals Rodeo, taking place Dec. 2-11. The event will feature headlining performances by Riley Green and Dee Jay Silver at Wrangler Dawg House, as well as the Bullfighters Only World Championship, multiple viewing parties, discounted room rates and more.

LOS ANGELES: The American Film Institute’s annual AFI Fest will take place Nov. 10-14. The event will feature 115 titles, including six world premieres, with 51% of films directed by women and 39% directed by BIPOC filmmakers. There will be a red-carpet premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater on Nov. 13.

PALO ALTO, CALIF: The Sheraton Palo Alto has completed a multimillion-dollar transformation of Justine's Ballroom and The Juniper Ballroom. The new space was designed by Oakland-based Arcsine and built by San Francisco-based Pankow Builders. The Juniper Ballroom is 2,550 square feet and accommodates up to 250 people for receptions, while Justine’s Ballroom is 4,300 square feet and accommodates up to 350 people for receptions.

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