NATIONAL: At 7 p.m. EST tonight, a group of black industry leaders will participate in a webinar discussing the week's protests. "Protests or Progress? Actions, Reactions, and the State of the Black Event Industry" will be hosted by Darryl Moore and moderated by April Davenport and Lisa Zachery; scheduled guests include industry leaders Andre Wells, Marc Wilson, and many more.
InfoComm Connected, a virtual version of the annual trade show for the audiovisual industry, will take place June 16-18. The online event will feature product demos from hundreds of exhibitors, plus education sessions, keynotes, and networking. The event had previously been scheduled for Las Vegas during the same time period.
AUSTIN: The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, located on 405 acres outside of Austin, has renovated its outdoor pavilion. New additions include floor-to-ceiling windows, air conditioning and heating, and more.
LOS ANGELES: On June 14, L.A. Pride will hold a peaceful protest march in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The march will follow the same path of the now-canceled L.A. Pride parade, from West Hollywood to Santa Monica.
For information on upcoming events in Los Angeles, visit Masterplanner: masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Florida Keys reopened to visitors on June 1, after being closed to nonresidents since March 22. The island chain's restaurants, beaches, and other businesses have implemented enhanced sanitizing procedures, reduced occupancy limits, and more.
NEW YORK: Naturally Delicious Caterers & Event Planners—which has been selling vegetable boxes, wine, and other pantry provisions—will donate a portion of proceeds to the NAACP this week.
For information on upcoming events in New York, visit Masterplanner: masterplanneronline.com/newyork
With contributions from Ashton Pike in Atlanta, Claire Hoffman in Los Angeles, and Michele Laufik in New York.
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