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INDUSTRY NEWS INDIANAPOLIS: The NCAA is currently soliciting bids for the 2026 and 2027 Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) semifinal and final games. The WBIT is an annual preseason tournament, owned and funded by the NCAA, and features 32 Division I women's basketball teams. Preliminary rounds are held at campus sites; the semifinals and finals are held at a predetermined neutral site. The bid portal is currently live and will remain open until 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 31, 2025. MONTEREY, CALIF.: See Monterey aims to revolutionize the meeting and event space with the launch of its redesigned website that leverages travel AI alongside a new meetings campaign, “Inspiration Meets Here.” The DMO says it has become the first destination in the U.S. to launch a new site with AI-powered itinerary-building technology from tourism tech leader Mindtrip. The tool can provide personalized trip plans, venue recommendations, and itineraries. The platform’s data-driven design is meant to connect planners with Monterey’s diverse offerings. NEW ORLEANS: Sports Illustrated announced the return of SI The Party at Big Game Weekend 2025, set to take place at the historic Mardi Gras World in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb. 8. This exclusive, A-list event will feature live performances from superstar artists including Dom Dolla and Diplo, alongside branded experiences from renowned partners including CELSIUS, Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi, Verizon, U.S. Polo Assn., Saint James Iced Tea, and more. NEW YORK: NY NOW—a wholesale trade show in New York City serving the gift, home, and accessories marketplace—announced its return to the Javits Center Feb. 2-4, 2025, with a reimagined three-day format. The 2025 market will feature a mix of global exhibitors, luxury brands, and emerging talent, aiming to spotlight the latest retail trends and product innovations. SAN FRANCISCO: Timbri Hotel San Francisco opened its doors this week as the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, offering a retreat in the heart of the city’s Mid-Market neighborhood. The 12-story, 236-room property offers 6,250 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a rooftop solarium with panoramic views of the city skyline and a 2,000-square-foot hospitality suite with an adjoining terrace. The hotel is within walking distance of the Moscone Center.
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