BizBash Daily

JUNE 4, 2019

Cachet Boutique Hotel

NYC’s Newest Premier Indoor/Outdoor Event Space

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Guy Fieri's Walk of Fame Celebration Had Gold-Painted Dancers, a Performance From Foreigner, and Plenty of Burgers

The Food Network threw an over-the-top celebration for the colorful chef to celebrate his induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

How to Make Sponsors Happy and Other Smart Strategies for Event Pros

Speakers at BizBash Live: Florida shared strategies for integrating sponsors into a trade show, thinking about attendee engagement, and growing an event business.

105 Modern Hotel Rooms & 4 Event Spaces

Featuring indoor and outdoor event spaces specializing in corporate events, cocktail parties, meetings, presentations, and special celebrations, Cachet Boutique Hotel has a 30-foot stage, multiple bars, and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities. Catering is available on site.

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Podcast: What Your Wedding Photographer Really Thinks, and Other Insights (Episode 149)

Andy Marcus discusses the business of photographing high-end weddings and social events.

What This Fake Brand's Pop-Up Can Teach Us About the Power of Events

Experiential agency Set Creative built a pop-up for a made-up beverage as part of a study on how brand experiences may help build consumer trust.

EVENT INDUSTRY BUZZ

1. TONY AWARDS RED CARPET TO GET PRIDE MAKEOVER: The red carpet of Sunday night’s Tony Awards will be transformed to honor N.Y.C. Pride and WorldPride, which are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour will oversee the transformation at Radio City Music Hall. The Hollywood Reporter: “It's unclear just how the carpet will be transformed, though rainbow themes would not be a total shocker. Wintour, an avid theatergoer and passionate fan of the Great White Way, did not give anything away but did take a moment to praise the ranks for their collective work this year.”

2. QUEEN ELIZABETH IS HIRING A SECRET EVENT PLANNER: Queen Elizabeth is hiring an event planner—but the catch is the employee won’t be able to tell anyone where they work. The royal household recently posted a listing on its website for the role of events coordinator. The person chosen would work with the Lord Chamberlain’s Office to manage a variety of official, ceremonial events throughout the year, including investitures, garden parties, and state occasions. Business Insider: “The job, which pays £27,000 ($34,129) per year, could also provide the opportunity to rub shoulders with the Queen's party guests. Not only will the planner be working behind the scenes to make sure the event runs smoothly, but he or she will also be ‘at the heart of our activities, working alongside our operational teams on the day to ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard,’ according to the vacancy on the royal household website.”

3. CHEF THOMAS KELLER AND HIS RESTAURANTS SUED FOR DISCRIMINATION: A former employee of chef Thomas Keller is suing him and his three-star Michelin restaurants for discrimination, stating she was denied a job transfer and let go because she was pregnant. Keller owns French Laundry in Los Angeles and Per Se in New York. Associated Press: “Vanessa Scott-Allen is seeking $5 million in damages for allegations that include sex discrimination and violation of pregnancy disability leave and says she hopes her trial, which started Monday, will draw attention to a ‘culture of misogyny in fine dining,’ said her attorney, Carla Minnard. … Keller was named as an individual defendant because he owns and controls the two restaurants. A Thomas Keller Restaurant Group spokesman, Pierre Rougier, said the company cannot comment on pending litigation.”

PEOPLE / EVENTS / ACCOUNTS

ATLANTA: The first U.S. location of Motto by Hilton, a micro hotel concept, will open in Old Fourth Ward in 2021. The hotel will have 125 rooms, each spanning an average of 163 square feet.

LOS ANGELES: Pitchfork: “Primavera Sound—the annual music festival held in Barcelona and Porto—has announced it is expanding to the United States for the first time. Primavera Sound Los Angeles will be held September 19-20 at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. The new fest will be co-produced by Live Nation alongside the festival’s directors.”

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Seek and Find, a dining and nightlife venue in Coral Gables, will open Room 25, a speakeasy, on June 6. The Prohibition-inspired bar and lounge will be located on the second floor and accessible only with a secret password.

NEW YORK: The 12th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One will take place October 10-13. New and returning events include Elvis Duran's Taste of New York hosted by Elvis Duran & the Z100 Morning Show, Blue Moon Burger Bash presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats and hosted by Rachael Ray, and Sunday Brunch hosted by Marc Murphy and Devour Power. The festival raises money for Food Bank For New York City and No Kid Hungry.

WASHINGTON: Washington Business Journal: “Bethesda-based Pebblebrook Hotel Trust announced Monday that West Hollywood, California-based Viceroy Hotels & Resorts will take over July 1 as third-party operator of the Mason & Rook Hotel and the Donovan Hotel. Both the Mason & Rook and Donovan are currently Kimpton properties.”