1. WHY BIG LAS VEGAS CONVENTIONS MAY LEAVE THE CITY: Representatives from International C.E.S., UBM-Advanstar, the National Association of Broadcasters, and others told the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee that the convention center needs to update its facilities, technology, and capacity to keep shows from moving to other cities. Las Vegas Review-Journal: “The trade-show representatives were brutally candid about their assessment of Las Vegas' position. … In addition to the need to expand existing large shows, panelists said expanding facilities would enable the city to attract new shows that can't get on the Las Vegas calendar because existing venues are full.” http://bit.ly/1LKmiuS
2. PRINCE HARRY PLANS U.S. VISIT TO PROMOTE NEW SPORTS EVENT: In advance of next year’s Invictus Games in Orlando, Prince Harry will visit First Lady Michelle Obama in Virginia next week. The games, planned for May, are a sports competition for injured armed service personnel. Associated Press: “The prince's visit on Oct. 28 aims to highlight the mental health and wellbeing of service personnel. Officials say he plans to visit Fort Belvoir military base with Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, who is U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's wife, to meet wounded servicemen and women. Harry will also attend a reception at the British ambassador's house in Washington.” http://apne.ws/1MH7tcA
3. GET A BETTER RETURN ON YOUR EVENT: Rethinking events with a better marketing strategy on everything from managing your guest list to offering engaging content in reminder emails can pay off with a better return on the investment in an event. Advertising Age: Says Ben Hindman, co-founder and C.E.O. of event marketing platform Splash: “Take the reminder email, for example. Most marketers see it as a one-trick pony: Get more people to RSVP. That's missing the whole point. Smart organizations frame their reminder emails as mini-campaigns. They'll offer up engaging content -- like an exclusive piece of video content that only invitees can see. … But the best part about throwing one is that you really don't need someone to attend. If someone clicks on two emails in your event marketing sequence, for example, that's as valuable a lead as someone who actually showed up.” http://bit.ly/1PGfT96
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Branch Line is now open in Watertown. From the owners of Eastern Standard, the venue has a French rotisserie and a dining terrace that’s open all year.
CHICAGO: The James Beard Foundation’s "Taste America" event takes place at the Geraghty tonight. The evening will offer a cocktail and tasting reception, followed by dinner.
LAS VEGAS: Mr Chow is slated to open its seventh restaurant inside Caesars Palace in December.
LOS ANGELES: The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will partner to host the Duet Gala on November 10.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: March of Dimes will host its 18th annual Signature Chefs Auction Thursday at the Westin Colonnade Coral Gables. David Sears of Sushisamba is this year’s host chef. The presenting sponsor is Goya.
NEW YORK: The Gotham Independent Film Awards will take place November 30 at Cipriani Wall Street. Diary of a Teenage Girl and Carol lead the nominations. Variety: http://bit.ly/1OUGizz
David Chase has been appointed the new managing director of the midtown hotel Omni Berkshire Place.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: Celebrity chef Rick Bayless will open a restaurant at Disney Springs. Frontera Fresca will seat 200 people and is scheduled to open next summer. Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide: http://bit.ly/1M8mmUy
PHILADELPHIA: Opera Philadelphia's inaugural O17 festival will take place September 14-25, 2017. The event is slated to have 25 performances of seven different shows—including three world premieres—taking place at six venues. Philly Voice: http://bit.ly/1M8Qxet
SAN FRANCISCO: A renovated San Francisco Museum of Modern Art will open on May 14, with 10 floors and 235,000 square feet of additional exhibition space.
Hotel room rates are rising considerably for Super Bowl 50. ABC 7: http://bit.ly/1QYbjSb
TAMPA: The old Monticello Motel is being turned into Crescent Lake Market, which will house independent food vendors and chefs selling dine-in and takeout meals in what had been the motel rooms. The venue will also have a communal dining area and is scheduled to open in February. Tampa Bay Times: http://bit.ly/1Lo9nAT
TORONTO: The Young People’s Theatre will host its 50th anniversary gala on October 29 at Arcadian Court. The event will have a Wizard of Oz theme.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The inaugural Monster Mash Burger Bash to Smash Kids' Cancer event will take place Tuesday at Eastern Market's North Hall. The event will help raise money and awareness for pediatric low-grade astrocytomas, a brain cancer that impacts children.
Chef Mike Isabella has opened a new location of his Greek restaurant Kapnos Taverna in Terminal C of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It is planning a grand opening celebration to take place in December.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Michele Laufik, Jill Menze, Anna Sekula, and Ian Zelaya in New York.
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