NATIONAL: Edelweiss by Above the Treeline has announced the launch of Edelweiss BookFest, a virtual event for the book publishing industry taking place June 8-9, 2021. The gathering will include virtual booths, live conversations and panels, and downloadable resources for sales and marketing.
CHICAGO: The Forester Hotel is slated to open in Lake Forest’s Conway Business Park in April. The first hotel to open in Lake Forest since 1929, the 156-room property will offer an upscale bistro and bar plus more than 4,500 square feet of flexible event space.
LAS VEGAS: Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort has debuted a new art installation called The Wishing Tree. A partnership with creative agency BESTAgency and immersive tech company Lumen & Forge, the 20-foot-tall installation allows guests to scan a QR code and unlock an Instagram filter that uses voice-activation technology.
LOS ANGELES: Insomniac Events has debuted Electric Mile, a drive-thru experience at Santa Anita Park that evokes the worlds of Insomniac's popular festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival and Beyond Wonderland by using music, light, art, visual effects, and more. The all-ages experience costs $69.99 per car.
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MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, an oceanfront property located in South Beach’s Art Deco District, has unveiled an extensive renovation to its guest rooms and public areas. The hotel is also in the process of refreshing its meeting and event space, slated to debut in mid-2021.
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