GLOBAL: ASM Global has entered into a partnership with multidisciplinary venue strategist Forward Associates. According to the two organizations, guest experience in stadiums, theaters, and arenas is evolving, and the demand for enhanced live experiences is growing. Through this partnership, ASM Global and Forward Associates hope to elevate the guest experience for all of ASM Global's 165 million customers around the world.
LAS VEGAS: 1000 Dreams Fund’s (1DF) BroadcastHER Academy Challenge will return to HyperX Arena Las Vegas on July 21 for its annual program supporting women pursuing their dreams in content creation and gaming. In partnership with Allied Esports, HyperX, and HyperX Arena, the winners will be given an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas on July 21. During the trip, the group will learn about production of the weekly Knockdown! tournament featuring Super Smash Bros. from start to finish, receive a behind-the-scenes tour of HyperX Arena, participate in virtual focus groups with the production engineering team, and meet with Allied Esports executives.
NEW YORK: Guests at InterContinental New York Barclay are invited to treat themselves to an ethereal luxury picnic experience in Central Park from custom picnic purveyor Pic-a-Picnic, which specializes in luxury park setups. The hotel has also partnered with Champagne house Veuve Clicquot on a summerlong collaboration that includes a custom Veuve Terrace. Also available to travelers is the Toast to Summer Package, which celebrates summer with a refreshing glass of Veuve Clicquot, plus curated amenities.
Sephora announced the return of its SEPHORiA: House of Beauty for its fifth year. For the first time, the event will take place in a hybrid format with a ticketed event at Skylight at Essex Crossing in Lower Manhattan and a free global access virtual event in select markets. Set to take place Sept. 29-30, the event will feature innovative programming aimed at celebrating Sephora’s diverse beauty community and give attendees the opportunity to discover the latest trends and exclusive products through fun hands-on experiences and interactions with many of Sephora’s brands, beauty icons, and surprise guests.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: This past weekend, restaurant industry professionals and their allies gathered at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 41st Annual RAMMY Awards as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners and a range of special distinctions in a number of categories. Winners included Service Bar, Causa/Amazonia, Xiquet by Danny Lledó, and Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit as Chef of the Year.