GLOBAL: This week, London-based tech company Explori launched Maxbi, a tool designed to empower corporate event organizers and exhibit marketers with a holistic understanding of their performance and returns from their participation in trade shows. By combining Explori's deep understanding of the exhibition industry with advanced data analytics and reporting capabilities, Maxbi empowers exhibit marketers with actionable insights to make informed decisions about strategy and spend to drive the success of their exhibit programs.

LAS VEGAS: 1000 Dreams Fund’s (1DF) BroadcastHER Academy Challenge will return to HyperX Arena Las Vegas on July 21 for its annual program supporting women pursuing their dreams in content creation and gaming. In partnership with Allied Esports, HyperX, and HyperX Arena, the winners will be given an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas on July 21. During the trip, the group will learn about production of the weekly Knockdown! tournament featuring Super Smash Bros. from start to finish, receive a behind-the-scenes tour of HyperX Arena, participate in virtual focus groups with the production engineering team, and meet with Allied Esports executives.

LOS ANGELES: Sports Illustrated presented its annual VIP golf event, The Golf Classic, yesterday, July 10. The annual event brings together networking, camaraderie, and competitive golf through a scrimmage-style tournament, held at the esteemed Angeles National Golf Club. The Golf Classic, the longest-running lifestyle golf event in the country, raises funds and awareness for UCLA Children’s Hospital through various elements of the day.  

NEW YORK: Guests at InterContinental New York Barclay are invited to treat themselves to an ethereal luxury picnic experience in Central Park from custom picnic purveyor Pic-a-Picnic, which specializes in luxury park setups. The hotel has also partnered with Champagne house Veuve Clicquot on a summerlong collaboration that includes a custom Veuve Terrace. Also available to travelers is the Toast to Summer Package, which celebrates summer with a refreshing glass of Veuve Clicquot, plus curated amenities.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: This past weekend, restaurant industry professionals and their allies gathered at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 41st Annual RAMMY Awards as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners and a range of special distinctions in a number of categories. Winners included Service Bar, Causa/Amazonia, Xiquet by Danny Lledó, and Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit as Chef of the Year.