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Vegas-to-L.A. High-Speed Train Coming by 2028

MeetingsNet

A trip that will take just over two hours brings new possibilities for increasing meeting attendance in both cities—and for offering more pre- and post-event opportunities. Further, pre- and post-event itineraries for events based in either city could include an excursion to the other city. billion loan from the U.S.

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Olympic Venues: Abandonment, Decay and Renewed Life

Smart Meetings

The pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are just a few days away and perhaps you’re thinking, “How will these venues be used post-event?”. For this reason, many of its venues predate this year’s Olympics, and had been in frequent use prior to this year. This will be Tokyo’s second time as host city.

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Explore Los Angeles with Unique Venues | On the Road Episode 1

Unique Venues

Join us for our very first episode of “On the Road,” Unique Venues’ highlight reel of unique event spaces in popular destinations throughout the country. In this episode, follow our very own UV venue advisor, Jill Pheffer, to explore sunny Los Angeles, California, and all its countless offerings! Offering 9,300 sq.

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ICC Wales Attracts Major Events Back to Venue

Prestige Events Magazine

International Convention Centre Wales ( ICC Wales ) has secured a number of notable repeat business wins for 2023, as it establishes itself as the UK’s most exciting new events venue and brings a significant boost to the South Wales visitor economy. The Open University will also hold its Autumn 2023 Graduation Ceremony at the venue.

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A City Within a City to Launch in SoCal

Smart Meetings

BE will not only be an adult playground of concert venues, modern restaurants and luxury hotels, but a residential and pedestrian-friendly development for both locals and travelers to enjoy. The $4 billion-dollar, 95-acre development will be a hub of entertainment venues, world class hotels, modern food spots and residences.

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Los Angeles Sports Venues Deliver Immersive Experiences

Smart Meetings

Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. Staples Center.

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IMEX Reinforces Prospects of Event Industry Recovery

EventMB

Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic. This is the first major international event industry show for many. Invite-only events for specific audiences went ahead.

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