| GLOBAL: The Meetings Mean Business Coalition's Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is slated to take place on April 7, 2022. The annual event, now in its seventh year, is a day of advocacy that shines a light on the positive impact that conferences, conventions and trade shows have on people, businesses and the economy. The theme for GMID 2022 will be
Meet Safe. NATIONAL: Omni Hotels & Resorts recently announced the leadership appointments of Spencer Cody to corporate director of club and golf operations, and Ellen McGinnis to corporate director of spa. Both Cody and McGinnis have served various roles with company and have vast experiences in their respective fields. McVeigh Global Meetings and Events (MGME) has recently acquired PRIME Event Partners. The partnership will expand MGME's global presence to Toronto and Montreal. MGME specializes in corporate services including event production solutions and meeting management, while PRIME is a full-service event management company. 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: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art recently hosted its 10th annual Art + Film Gala. Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow were the co-chairs, and the gala was presented by Gucci. The event raised $5 million, and guests could enjoy a cocktail reception, DJ set
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