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INDUSTRY NEWS GLOBAL: Impact XM, a global leader in event and experiential marketing, has significantly expanded its strategy department—doubling its size—to meet growing client demand for insight-driven, tech-powered brand experiences. The expanded team includes brand and content strategists, data and analytics experts, AI and personalization specialists, and engagement strategists—each bringing a unique lens to an evolving experiential landscape. LAS VEGAS: Palms Casino Resort will host its first-ever Culinary Weekend, taking place April 25-27. Timed to coincide with the celebrated Vegas Unstripped event, the weekendlong experience aims to showcase the chefs, creativity, and elevated offerings that have made Palms a standout in the city’s dining scene. Programming includes a "chef challenge" across all of Palms' signature restaurants, a grilling demo and tasting experience with chef Michael Symon, an official Unstripped after-party, and a cocktail competition. MIAMI: Miami Beach has officially secured the green light for a major new hospitality development that aims to reshape its appeal as a global destination for conferences and large-scale events. Construction financing has been secured to help advance the development of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, an 800-room, 17-story property adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center. With preconstruction sitework already complete, this financing milestone sets the stage for an official groundbreaking, with project delivery anticipated in late 2027. NEW YORK: This year’s Made in NYC Week will take place May 1-9. It will feature hundreds of makers across the widest range of events to date. The series, now in its seventh year, brings together makers from all five NYC boroughs for a variety of public events ranging from pop-up markets, brick-and-mortar retail collections, and factory tours to hands-on maker demos and activations. ORLANDO, FLA.: The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Florida has been revealed, with inspectors adding 11 new Orlando restaurants to the lineup, increasing the destination's total to 59 establishments, including nine starred venues, 15 "Bib Gourmands," and 35 "recommended." This year's announcement also included Orlando's first-ever two-star honoree, Sorekara. Other new additions include Smokemade Meats + Eats, Bánh Mì Boy, Coro, and UniGirl.
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