GLOBAL: The Events Industry Council (EIC) has launched its new CMP Fellows Programme, an initiative designed to enhance the depth and global reach of the Certified Meeting Professional program. The initiative will recognize and reward CMPs who continue to make a significant investment towards the betterment of the event industry; fellowship is open to those with at least 10 years’ tenure as a CMP or Emeritus who can provide robust evidence of engagement and experience within the industry. A new class of fellows will be inducted each year, with benefits such as exclusive networking opportunities, peer-to-peer collaborations and more.
NATIONAL: Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), a global sales force dedicated to connecting luxury independent hotels with meeting professionals, has joined forces with wellness and real estate tech company Delos to bring the Delos Wellness Accreditation for Meetings and Events to market. The offering will provide meeting planners with the knowledge and resources needed to create healthier, more productive meeting environments.
CHICAGO: Replay Lincoln Park has opened latest pop-up installment, Squid Arcade. The games began on Nov. 5 and will continue until Nov. 28. The pop-up is inspired by Netflix series Squid Game, and guests can play in themed competitions, enjoy specialty food and beverages, and enter to win money and prizes. All games are free, and the Squid Arcade is for participants 21 and up.
LOS ANGELES: MRC Live & Alternative and ABC have announced that the 2021 American Music Awards will be hosted by Cardi B from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The awards will air live on ABC on Nov. 21, and be available the next day on Hulu. The American Music Awards are the world’s largest fan-voted award show.
NEW YORK: Hard Rock Hotel New York is slated to open in midtown Manhattan in April 2022. The 446-room hotel will pay homage to the recording studios and music stores that once lined its block on 48th Street by offering live music across all public spaces, as well as a dedicated entertainment venue on-site. The space, called The Venue on Music Show, will seat as many as 400 guests.
