In an ode to New York City, the annual event raised $126 million and gave BizBash an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it took to pull off this year’s fundraiser.
Whether it's unwinding at a spa, finding your center with yoga, hiking, or enjoying a stand-up paddleboard session, Branson—with its waterfront downtown district—offers a variety of ways to integrate health and wellness into meetings and events. Learn more.
In this report, we examine the processes leading to actualized virtual and hybrid events and assess what’s next in a new information age fueled by the most powerful event platforms ever created.
NATIONAL: Emerald Holding, Inc., a California-based company that organizes B2B trade shows, has announced the creation of Emerald Xcelerator—a new division dedicated to launching dynamic brands that curate communities through live and virtual experiences. Emerald Xcelerator will strengthen the company’s diverse portfolio, which already includes more than 150 brands and services across events, media, content, market intelligence, lead generation, and digital transactional solutions.
LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced menu details for the 2022 Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine Season, which kicks off with a performance by Gwen Stefani, dubbed “Opening Night at the Bowl,” on June 3. In celebration of the amphitheater's 100th anniversary, chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne are offering many dining options, including three sit-down restaurants, street-food kiosks, pre-ordered picnic boxes, and a full-service dinner delivered to your box seat. Called “Supper in Your Seats,” guests can select curated, three-course dinners or customized meals from an a la carte menu to be delivered straight to their box seats. Pre-order for this offering is available online up to 4 p.m. the day before a performance.
NEW YORK:Following its grand opening in November, cocktail bar and lounge Nina’s x Liquid Lab, located in the NoMo SoHo hotel in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood, unveiled a mural painted by local artist Lia Ali. Designed to celebrate spring, the mural features a colorful display of flowers representing energy, harmony, and emotion, with lifelike textures that altogether makes for the perfect photo-op moment.
The Metropolitan Black Bar Association’s 38th annual anniversary awards gala, L.E.A.P. Into Excellence: Return of the Black Bar, will be held on May 20. The awards gala will be hosted by NY1's award-winning In Focus host and author Cheryl Wills. Ticket prices range from $250-$450 and tables/sponsorships range from $2,250-$25,000. Attire is black-tie, and the evening will consist of a cocktail reception, seated dinner, award presentation, and dancing with music courtesy of Niara Sterling and DJ Jon Quick.
ST. PETE BEACH, FLA.: TradeWinds Islands Resorts—the Island Grand and RumFIsh Beach Resort—has added 141 guest rooms, along with a zip line that leads directly to the beach, dubbed the "Zing Ray Zip," and a new Mexican restaurant, Bermudas Beachside Cantina. Other upgrades to the property include two new pools, a cover spa, and a beachfront bar. More renovations will follow this summer as the resort continues to expand. With the most recent revitalization, TradeWinds Island Resorts now boasts a total of 899 total guest rooms with sweeping views of the Gulf.
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