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Arlo restaurant will open in San Diego’s Mission Valley on Aug. 12.

This Week in Event Venues: Hotel Balcony Concerts, Standardized Safety Measures, and More

Launched two months ago, Hestia Harlow calls itself the 'Rent the Runway of events.' The Washington, D.C.-based company creates stylish, ready-to-go tablescapes for micro-events. Customers pick a theme, add a centerpiece, and select a station, and then items are shipped directly to doorsteps along with how-to-host instructions and a return shipping label. Hestia Harlow offers settings for four or more people, and shipments come complete with table runners, chargers, plates, flatware, glassware, linens, and candles. The settings can also be customized with custom place cards, cocktail kits, gifts for attendees, and more.

Planning a Small Event at Home? Try These Turnkey Solutions for Decor, Catering, and More

The hourlong virtual after-party took on the theme of a murder mystery, with a series of interactive 'rooms.' In one particularly compelling space, attendees used the chat to solve clues that helped an actor escape a locked box that was rapidly filling with water.

Steal-Worthy Ideas From TNT's Virtual Murder Mystery Party

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Do I Need Virtual Event Insurance?

The 618-room Westin Anaheim is slated to open in October with 47,000 square feet of event space.

This Week in Event Venues: An Increase in Small Meetings, New Technology Solutions, and More

For a virtual conference hosted by author Rachel Hollis and The Hollis Co., Gifts for the Good Life created VIP mailers designed to encourage interaction and attendee excitement. The boxes were filled with branded swag that complemented the day-of programming, such as a tumbler that doubled as a can koozie, a pack of five custom pencils, four custom buttons, a set of “Courage Cards,” a journal, and a box of Big Heart Tea.

10 Useful, Fun, or Just Plain Wacky Ideas for Virtual Event Deliveries

Toronto's Immersive van Gogh exhibition features 600,000 cubic feet of projection, showcasing 400 images from the painter’s iconic catalog.

A Socially Distanced Starry Night: How This Art Exhibition Safely Opened During the Pandemic

The Venetian Resort's 'Share the Love' program launched last month. For every reservation booked before August 31, the resort is donating a complimentary suite night to a first responder or essential worker.

This Week in Event Venues: Mandatory Masks, Government Funding, and More

Here's What's Next in Socially Distant Brand Activations

“Adding gold and rich jewel tones transported me back to the exotic cities of Fes, Marrakech, and Tangier,” Wilson said.

6 Stylish Tabletop Looks to Inspire Your Small Dinner Parties

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What Are Some Super Creative Ways to Promote Social Distancing?

The 123-room Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound opened in Florida on July 15.

This Week in Event Venues: Flexible Contracts, Contact-Free Technology, the Rise of the Drive-In, and More

More than 120,000 moms and moms-to-be entered for a chance to attend the Carter's virtual baby shower. Ultimately, 100 women were chosen.

How This Virtual Baby Shower Generated Four Million Impressions on Social

In 2019, VidCon drew some 75,000 attendees to the Anaheim Convention Center. Outside the venue, AwesomenessTV worked with Mirrored Media to create a colorful photo op. See more on last year's event: How VidCon Attracts 'the Most Media-Savvy Audience in the World'

Lessons Learned From Shifting a 75,000-Attendee Convention Online