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March 4, 2019

Bar Bumble

Bar Bumble

To celebrate the launch of Bumble’s first major Canada-only campaign, the dating and social connection app took over Bangarang bar in Toronto on February 14. The event, which was designed by creative agency Narrative, featured yellow candy machines that dispensed conversation starters for guests.

Photo: Sarjoun Faour

III Points

III Points

The sixth edition of Miami’s III Points music festival took place February 15 to 17 at Mana Wynwood. Festival sponsor Red Bull constructed a secret bar inside of a renovated Area 51-theme Gravitron amusement park ride.

Photo: @nicklphoto

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How Planners Can Handle Hyperspecific Attendee Dietary Requests

Kimpton plans to debut its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya in early 2025. Kimpton Tres Rios will span 326 acres and feature three distinct ecosystems: jungle, mangrove forests, and coastal dunes. Named after its three winding freshwater rivers, the park is a sanctuary for over 90 animal species and 120 plant species. Guests can explore hidden cenotes, a native plant nursery, and scenic ecological trails—all within the resort's expansive and lush grounds. There will also be seven restaurants, four swimming pools, and 355 rooms.

What's New in Event Venues: Hurricane Season's Impact on Tourism, the World's First 3D-Printed Hotel, and More

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Tucson, Arizona's Oldest City, Continues to Evolve

Inside Sleepy Hollow, a Multisensory Journey Bringing Pumpkin Patches and Fall Folklore to the Heart of NYC

This 'Sleepy Hollow' Multisensory Experience Brings Pumpkin Patches and Fall Folklore to the Heart of NYC

How Planners Can Handle Hyperspecific Attendee Dietary Requests

Planners are used to addressing a variety of F&B needs, but some attendees’ expectations stretch the limits. Here’s some advice.

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What's New in Event Venues: Hurricane Season's Impact on Tourism, the World's First 3D-Printed Hotel, and More

BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the world.

Kimpton plans to debut its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya in early 2025. Kimpton Tres Rios will span 326 acres and feature three distinct ecosystems: jungle, mangrove forests, and coastal dunes. Named after its three winding freshwater rivers, the park is a sanctuary for over 90 animal species and 120 plant species. Guests can explore hidden cenotes, a native plant nursery, and scenic ecological trails—all within the resort's expansive and lush grounds. There will also be seven restaurants, four swimming pools, and 355 rooms.

Tucson, Arizona's Oldest City, Continues to Evolve

Tucson is more than astonishing landscapes and endless sunshine.

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Event Production & Fabrication

This 'Sleepy Hollow' Multisensory Experience Brings Pumpkin Patches and Fall Folklore to the Heart of NYC

New York-based creative studio MATTE created a 12,000-square-foot exhibition inspired by Washington Irving’s famous story, and it's popping up in Rockefeller Center Oct. 12 to Nov. 10.

Inside Sleepy Hollow, a Multisensory Journey Bringing Pumpkin Patches and Fall Folklore to the Heart of NYC

Event Design & Decor

This Elegant 'Real Housewives' Event Used Over 2,200 Apples as Decor

Bravo’s lavish pop-up event brought a glamorous apple orchard to life, offering fans immersive content capture moments, chic decor, and cocktails fit for the Housewives.

The team aimed to merge the natural beauty of the orchard with the luxurious RHONY aesthetic, incorporating red velvet lounges, gold and mirrored tables, and glamorous bars. 'Lots of people commented how they felt like they were walking into a real orchard and how beautiful the space looked,' Skonieczny said. 'I heard quite a few comments on how it was one of the most incredible transformations they have seen at the Chelsea Factory.'

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This Elegant 'Real Housewives' Event Used Over 2,200 Apples as Decor

FX Created a 'Symphony' of Real-Life Screams to Promote Its Creepy New Show

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This 'Sleepy Hollow' Multisensory Experience Brings Pumpkin Patches and Fall Folklore to the Heart of NYC

How REI (Literally) Takes Out the Trash at Events—and What Event Profs Can Learn From It

Dreamforce 2024: How John Mulaney, Robot Dogs, and Relevant Programming Stole the Show

Dreamforce 2024: How John Mulaney, Robot Dogs, and Relevant Programming Stole the Show

Yes, the comedian roasted the "Trailblazers," but the three-day event was full of other moments worth writing home about—especially for fellow event organizers.

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How REI (Literally) Takes Out the Trash at Events—and What Event Profs Can Learn From It

Waste management is a major part of the outdoor retailer's sustainable event practices.

Hannah Johnson of Perennial Zero Waste has consulted on waste management for REI events since 2019.

Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

FX Created a 'Symphony' of Real-Life Screams to Promote Its Creepy New Show

The network celebrated the premiere of Ryan Murphy’s new series, Grotesquerie, with two truly unique activations—one of which involved "scream chambers."

To promote Ryan Murphy's new horror series Grotesquerie, FX hosted a multimarket immersive dining event called “The Feast.'

8 Things to Expect at IMEX America 2024

IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer walks us through some of the best things to look forward to in Las Vegas.

Rent. Buy. Install. We Do It All

Insane Impact is the nation’s leading provider of LED screen solutions for rental, purchase, and installation.

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Behind the Scenes at LA28’s Olympic Handovers—and What Comes Next for the Planning Team

Here's what it took to produce those buzzy handover celebrations (Tom Cruise, anyone?), and how the 2028 Olympics planning team's focus is shifting now that the Paris Games have wrapped.

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