NATIONAL: Knowing accessories are typically the first items that get cut or overlooked during the packing process, Kimpton Hotels is partnering with lifestyle retailer Anthropologie to introduce Kimpton’s Forgot It? We’ve Got It! Anthropologie Accessories Collection, available to guests at participating hotels in the U.S., with plans to roll out to additional Kimpton hotels later this year. Beginning Aug. 1, this exclusive collaboration will offer Kimpton guests a complimentary, on-property collection of seasonal, on-trend accessories they can borrow to play up their personal style or put the finishing touch on a look without the worry of mispacking or forgetting an item.
ATLANTA: The third annual Fearless VC Summit hosted by Fearless Fund—a hybrid experience tailored toward educating audiences about venture capital and entrepreneurship—will be held Aug. 18-19 at Atlanta Symphony Hall. The two-day summit will feature a star-studded lineup of entrepreneurs and thought leaders including Jessica Alba, Cam Newton, Monique Rodriguez, and Elaine Welteroth. Registration is now open.
MEMPHIS, TENN.: Recently celebrating its one-year anniversary, Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis has launched its Summer Acoustic Series. Each Thursday, the 136-room hotel hosts a complimentary concert in its courtyard with performances by local Memphis artists. Post-work sessions, meeting-goers can grab light bites and refreshing cocktails at Talk Shop, then stroll outside for an ideal social hour with live music to bond with colleagues. The series will last through August. d
MIAMI: Mandarin Oriental has announced an agreement to manage a new Mandarin Oriental hotel and branded residences in Miami's Brickell Key neighborhood. The new Mandarin Oriental, Miami and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami are set to open in 2030. The project is being developed by Swire Properties, Mandarin Oriental’s joint-venture partner at the existing Mandarin Oriental, Miami, and will form part of the One Island Drive development, consisting of two towers connected by an amenity podium. The new-build hotel will feature 151 guest rooms, including 60 suites, as well as 61 private residences and 28 hotel residences.
PHILADELPHIA: The Pennsylvania Convention Center has earned Gold Level certification from the Events Industry Council (EIC) Sustainable Event Standards for venues. The facility's partnerships with technology, environmental management, and sustainability companies such as Siemens, Republic Services, and Honeycomb Strategies have allowed it to make substantial and innovative strides in waste diversion, utilities management, and other sustainable solutions.