NATIONAL: Event and community platform Swapcard has launched a new handheld app called SwapAccess, which provides event planners with an all-in-one registration and session access solution for hybrid events. Organizers can track session attendance and control access for both in-person and virtual participants on the phone and tablet app, which works with Swapcard’s ecosystem.
LAS VEGAS: The 19th edition of Cosmoprof North America will take place July 12-14, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Billed as the leading B-to-B beauty exhibition in the Americas, the gathering will move to a Tuesday through Thursday format for the first time and feature retailers, distributors, beauty brands and suppliers for educational programs, floor activations and networking opportunities.
LOS ANGELES: Clarion Events Food & Beverage Group along with the California Restaurant Association announced that the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo will be held August 28-30, 2022, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The exhibit hall will offer access to hundreds of exhibiting companies offering new products and innovations, along with a Healthy Food Pavilion, a Food Trends Experience Pavilion and a TechBytes Pavilion showcasing the latest tech trends in food and beverage.
Tickets are now on sale for the LA Auto Show, taking place Nov. 19-28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This year’s event will feature 1 million square feet of event space and will focus on a mix of electric and gas-powered vehicles, with highlights including tech showcases, outdoor driving courses, test drives and more.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport, the brand's newest South Florida property, will open Sept. 14. The hotel has 154 rooms, business travel-friendly amenities, elevated cocktail programs and menu offerings from AC Kitchen, a fitness center and a rooftop pool with views of the city.
