1. WHY THE EMMYS MATTER EVEN MORE NOW: The explosion of quality television and of nontraditional outlets like Amazon and Netflix creating original content has boosted the profile of the Emmy awards—a change that’s also been profitable for the event industry that helps networks celebrate their achievements. Los Angeles Times: “The television business has been reshaped by an explosion in the number of original series and the emergence of technologies that have enabled viewers to access programming in a number of ways. Although the Emmy has always been coveted as the TV award most recognized by the public because of the annual telecast of its ceremony on broadcast television (airing on Fox this Sunday), its role as a marketing tool has been magnified in the medium's new, complicated universe. … HBO's commitment to capturing Emmy gold has been annually signified in its lavish after-parties. This year, Amazon demonstrates its commitment with its first-time post-Emmy soiree at the Standard in downtown Los Angeles.” http://lat.ms/1MpCsyW
2. HOTEL BOOM DESIGNED TO LURE CONVENTION BUSINESS: Cities like Kansas City are building new convention center hotels to attract meeting and convention business, although not all experts are convinced that they’re a good investment. The New York Times: “From Seattle to Miami Beach, cities are chasing convention hotel development, typically of 600 to 1,200 rooms. The goal is to attract groups whose members will put money into the pockets of waitresses, bartenders, shopkeepers and cabdrivers — as well as the public till. … Strong news about the lodging industry and improving exhibition and trade show business are helping to drive the developments. … The need to stay competitive is behind the buildup, too. That means not only boasting about ample room supply, but also simplifying the lives of meeting planners by giving them two or three lodging contracts instead of seven or eight.” http://nyti.ms/1igNKbI
3. POPE FRANCIS TO GIVE SPEECHES IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH: During his visit to the United States next week, Pope Francis will only give four of his 18 speeches in English, the Vatican announced Tuesday; the rest will be in his native Spanish. CBS News: “Two of Francis' major speeches will be in English: his remarks at the White House and speech to Congress, the first ever by a pope. Francis will also deliver English greetings to U.N. staff and benefactors in Philadelphia. But his homilies at a canonization in Washington, his big Mass in Madison Square Garden and at the Catholic Church's world family conference in Philadelphia will be in Spanish, as will his address to the U.N.” http://cbsn.ws/1gpajti
* INDUSTRY NEWS *
Tampa Bay Times: “Neutrino Media Group, an advertising technology and marketing company based in Atlanta, has started a joint venture with Tampa's Big City Events to take four of the local company's established alcohol festivals to other cities around the country. … [They will] plan and execute the Bourbon & Brew Festival, Summer of Rum Festival, Margarita Festival and Spring Beer Fling under Neutrino's Rock Media label in Tampa and new locations that could include Jacksonville, Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C.” http://bit.ly/1FMAPnd
* LOCAL NEWS *
COAST TO COAST: The sixth annual Luckyrice Moon Festival Cocktail Feast will take place September 25 at the Bowery Hotel in New York. The event also will travel to Los Angeles for the first time October 2 at Vibiana. The Ramen Slurpfest, another Luckyrice event, will take place in Los Angeles October 1 at Millwick before heading to the Astor Center in New York October 22.
ATLANTA: The head of MGM Resorts International has pitched a $1 billion casino after the Falcons and Braves open new stadiums in 2017. Atlanta Business Chronicle: http://bit.ly/1UTtTLT
BOSTON: Tahaza Hummus Kitchen, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, is now open in Cambridge. The venue serves grain bowls, salad wraps, and more; eventually, it will offer catering and host private events.
CHICAGO: The American Cancer Society's Chicago division will host “Taste of Hope” November 12 at Venue One. The benefit will offer tastings from some 25 local restaurants, as well as a silent auction and entertainment.
LAS VEGAS: Catering company Cut and Taste has been named the “Heart Chef” for the fifth annual Flavors of the Heart event, which will take place Saturday at the World Market Center Las Vegas. The event's proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association’s Teens Cook With Heart program, which educates high school students about heart-healthy foods through hands-on cooking instruction.
The 39th annual Mrs. America Pageant will take place September 20-24 inside the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The event will be hosted by The Brady Bunch actress Florence Henderson.
LOS ANGELES: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles has announced it will honor actress Amy Schumer with the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for excellence in comedy at its Britannia Awards Presented by American Airlines on October 30 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Men's Fitness City Challenge Race will take place at Sun Life Stadium on October 4. The urban obstacle race has more than 25 obstacles and challenges on a 5K course.
NEW YORK: Bebe Neuwirth will host the seventh annual Broadway Salutes—an event that honors Broadway performers, musicians, designers, and other theater professionals—on September 29 at Anita's Way, a public space next to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: Downtown Disney's Indiana Jones-theme concept, Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar, is slated to open September 22. The 150-seat restaurant and bar is located between the Boathouse and Paradiso 37 in rhe Landing section of the Disney Springs renovation. Orlando Business Journal: http://bit.ly/1itzi0H
PHILADELPHIA: lebua Hotels & Resorts plans to open the first United States branch of Breeze, a café-and-cocktail-bar hybrid, in Philadelphia. Philly.com: http://bit.ly/1UTBHNM
SAN FRANCISCO: As part of its new brand look expansion, ticket marketplace StubHub has launched a new fall advertising campaign with Monday Night Football on ESPN. Press release: http://bit.ly/1Lwx1bG
The first San Francisco Sustainable Seafood Week runs through Sunday. Events include a gala tonight on the Eureka ferryboat on the Hyde Street Pier. SFGate: http://bit.ly/1LfdnFk
TORONTO: Parts & Labour, the Hoxton, Reve Event Design, and Event Source will host “Gypsy Carnival” October 1. The industry event will showcase trends in decor, food, and entertainment.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Entertainer Rita Moreno will host the Hispanic Heritage Awards on Thursday at the Warner Theatre. The event is produced by Nouveau Productions, Ingeñuity, and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.
The city will announce plans today for a new $55 million entertainment and sports arena at St. Elizabeth’s East in Ward 8. The 118,000-square foot, 5,000-seat facility will serve as a practice facility for the Washington Wizards and home court of the Washington Mystic basketball teams. Events DC will operate the arena, which is slated to open in the fall of 2018.
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