INDUSTRY NEWS: Event software company Bizzabo has raised $27 million, with funding led by Viola Growth and new investor Next47.
COAST TO COAST: Arbor Lodging Partners, a Chicago-based hotel investment and management company, has acquired Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta, Hampton Inn Boston/Norwood, Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Bloomington, Hyatt Place Dallas/Arlington, Springhill Suites Minneapolis/Bloomington, and Residence Inn Salt Lake City Downtown hotels for $135 million.
ATLANTIC CITY: Resorts Casino Hotel has named Eva Campbell director of catering and convention services.
AUSTIN: The 11th annual Mom 2.0 Summit will take place April 24-26 at JW Marriott Austin. Google is the title sponsor of the event, which is geared toward mom influencers, content creators, and women entrepreneurs.
Hosts Global has opened Hosts Texas, a destination management company that will produce conventions, meetings, incentive programs, and special events in Austin and San Antonio.
CHICAGO: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel has appointed Kristin Duncan general manager.
The third annual Somm Madness, presented by DineAmic Hospitality, raised more than $7,000 for James Beard Foundation’s Impact Programs. The event took place April 14 at the Builders Bldg.
LAS VEGAS: The official Billboard Music Awards after-party will take place May 1 at Encore Beach Club. Diplo will perform at the event.
LOS ANGELES: Occidental Entertainment Group has acquired Paladin Cine Rentals, a lighting and grip company that caters to the entertainment industry.
For information on upcoming events in Los Angeles, visit Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The annual Make-A-Wish Garden Party will take place May 19 at the Malnik Residence. The event is held in support of the 25th annual Intercontinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball.
NASHVILLE: The N.F.L. Draft Experience will take place April 25-27 outside of Nissan Stadium. Moon Taxi will perform as the event opener.
NEW YORK: The inaugural Jewelers of America National Convention will take place July 28 at the InterContinental New York Barclay. Judi Holler will keynote the event.
Hotel Hendricks will open near Bryant Park in June. The 27-story property will have 176 guest rooms, two rooftop bars, and a Latin-inspired restaurant. The hotel is owned by Fortuna Realty Group.
For information on upcoming events in New York, visit Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
TORONTO: The Monster Jam Larger Than Life Tour will take place April 27 at Toys “R” Us in Etobicoke.
WASHINGTON: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center has named David Child general manager.
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With contributions from Claire Hoffman in Los Angeles and Beth Kormanik, Michele Laufik, and Ian Zelaya in New York.
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