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Los Angeles Sports Venues Deliver Immersive Experiences

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Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. Schloessman, president of Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission , to find out more about them. More : Los Angeles is the New Sports Capital of the World.

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Destinations Skill-up to Support Meetings Industry Advances

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Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds. Much Respect. “We

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Interviews with Planners - Greg Jenkins

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They also received four Esprit Awards and several WESTIE Awards by the International Special Events Society, now the International Live Events Association; a Silver Tier Award for Innovation by Corporate EVENT Magazine, and the PRISM Award by the Public Relations Society of America, Los Angeles Chapter. CONNECT WITH GREG: Greg Jenkins.

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Train Stations Blend History and Art to Make Unique Events Venues

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Louis Union Station,” Todd Hotaling, vice president of revenue and marketing at Lodging Hospitality Management, says. And that’s before they even experience the modern amenities of the meeting rooms and hotel. Los Angeles: More Than Just Somewhere You Pass Through. There is a magic to St. of event space.

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Smart Meetings Presents: How to Diva on a Budget

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In time for the Oscars, Armarium , a New York-based rental clothing service, is hosting a pop-up in Los Angeles (until February 25th) where you can find items by Marni, Ronald Van Der Kemp, Christopher Kane and more. Related : Harness the Kardashian Effect to Market Your Event. More : Give a Glam Touch to Your Next Award Gala.

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Apple’s Tim Cook Thinks Augmented Reality is the Next Big Thing

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While big-name forays into virtual reality make headlines, such as Steven Spielberg’s plan to build a VR storefront in Los Angeles this fall, another reality is steadily encroaching on real life: augmented reality. . The market potential is clear. It’s easy to see why. I think AR is that big. It’s huge.

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5 Smart Moves at Meet Puerto Rico, MPI, Montage & More

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Gabriela Ong Gabriela Ong was promoted to vice president of sales for Meet Puerto Rico, where she has been brand sales manager, northeast for three years. Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. She is now assistant general manager.

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