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INDUSTRY NEWS KANSAS CITY, MO.: Construction work on a reimagined Barney Allis Plaza is underway. The new natural space aims to be one of the area's premier public spaces when it opens in 2026. It'll be just steps from the Kansas City Convention Center, Municipal Auditorium, and adjacent hotels. Within a few blocks, visitors can also reach the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the popular Kansas City Power & Light District, and the free-to-ride KC Streetcar. The revitalized plaza in KC’s convention district will also boast a roaster of spaces for stand-alone events and add-on opportunities for groups at the Kansas City Convention Center and other venues. LOS ANGELES: Analog Events, a trailblazer in sustainable experiential event production, announced its Certified B Corporation status. This certification, awarded by the nonprofit B Lab, honors Analog Events for meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Unlike traditional corporations, B Corps prioritize balancing profit with purpose, ensuring that business decisions consider broader impacts on employees, communities, and the planet. NEW ORLEANS: The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company announced that the 2025 Pokémon Championship Series is returning to New Orleans for the second consecutive year, following a successful inaugural tournament at the convention center in June. The North American rounds of Pokémon's 2024 International Championship series drew approximately 10,000 participants to New Orleans for three days of high-stakes interactive competition and fandom. Next year’s highly anticipated event will take place June 13-15, 2025. SAN DIEGO: This year, the San Diego Food + Wine Festival is partnering with the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank for programming that aims to go beyond just entertainment and establish the fest as a hub for thought leaders in the food and beverage industry. The event is a weeklong celebration of Latin, Asian, and BIPOC culinary influences, featuring over 175 food and beverage pros from the U.S. and Mexico, including talent from Food Network and chefs honored by Michelin, James Beard, and Bocuse d’Or. SEATTLE: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced that InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue is open to guests. This 208-room luxury hotel, situated within the Avenue Bellevue complex developed by Fortress Development, marks the brand’s debut in the Pacific Northwest. Expect a conference center spanning 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including nine rooms like the 4,250-square-foot grand ballroom and the 2,275-square-foot junior ballroom.
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