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New and Renovated: Most Anticipated of Openings of 2025

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As international travel remains highly popular, planners who want to cater to their attendees wishes for exciting international events are better equipped to do so when their budget allows for it, and properties like Sofitel Sydney Wentworth expand room and venue availability, making it that much more doable. Experiential.

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Proposed Florida Tourism Tax Bill Could Impact Event Infrastructure

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” The Florida Attractions Association said in a statement that the bills would result in eliminating funding for tourism promotion, marketing and the development of tourism facilities. We will see an immediate response if there is a removal of investment of money paid by visitors in facilities and venues.”

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Los Angeles Sports Venues Deliver Immersive Experiences

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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. We interviewed Kathryn S.

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Smart Travel: Americans’ Recession Fears Impact Travel, Robots Set to Transform Marriott Hotels, Delta Lures Southwest Passengers and More

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From November 2025 through March 2026, Riviera will offer voyages ranging from 14 to 35 days, visiting hidden gems like Mystery Island in Vanuatu and Kangaroo Island in South Australia alongside iconic ports such as Sydney and Auckland. market with its inaugural private jet journey, Colors of the World , set to depart in March 2026.

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Smart Moves in Myrtle Beach, New York, Fort Worth and More

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Kevin Siegrist has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Kimpton Palladian Hotel in Seattle. Kimberly Simone has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing at Mohegan Sun. Rosy Merlino has been appointed director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. title from Cond Nast Traveler.

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A City Within a City to Launch in SoCal

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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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What is Event Marketing: Key Concepts, Proven Strategies, Examples and Tips

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You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results. What Is Event Marketing? Ready to get started?