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Get Excited for the Biggest Hotel Brand Openings of 2024

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Marriott AC Hotel Naples 5 th Ave From Old Naples, the gem of southwest Florida, comes AC Hotel Naples 5 th Ave , opening early 2024. Aloft Orlando Lake Nona The lively, artistic neighborhood of Lake Nona , in Orlando, Florida celebrates the upcoming grand opening of Aloft Orlando Lake Nona. The property offers 20,000 sq.

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Ashley Furniture’s Beach Retreat Invites Consumers to Envision Their Ideal Outdoor Setups

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Furniture retail brand Ashley activated the Beach Retreat at the Santa Monica Pier that highlighted the brand’s latest outdoor furniture offerings and allowed consumer passersby to lounge, enjoy a festive beverage, and listen to music. The activation took place over the weekend, June 17-18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

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He has served on task forces for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, from Florida to California. Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C., Resnick has also been chef at Highball Lounge at Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel in Boston and at several independent restaurants across Massachusetts.

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How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events

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Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs.

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Meet What is Possible in California

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That platform and a host of venture capitalists launched a million dotcom companies solving business and retail problems for the world. In addition to being an event tech powerhouse, the state is a green tech leader and California venues are early adopters of energy-efficient, sustainably built and operated spaces. Green Meetings.

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Meet What is Possible in California Copy

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That platform and a host of venture capitalists launched a million dotcom companies solving business and retail problems for the world. In addition to being an event tech powerhouse, the state is a green tech leader and California venues are early adopters of energy-efficient, sustainably built and operated spaces. Green Meetings.

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2017 Smart Stars Award Winners

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This resort features five distinctly different, onsite hotels and two much-beloved theme parks—Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure—as well as the brand-new Universal’s Volcano Bay. The resort’s expansive beachfront pool and deck, fitness center, retail and select F&B outlets are new as well. Back to top].

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