NATIONAL: CORT, a furniture rental and transition services provider, announced that CORT Events customers can now access its newest products through its virtual planning experience powered by Allseated. Through its event lifecycle platform, which provides 3D virtual walkthroughs and space planning technology, Allseated enables CORT Events’ customers to utilize its latest collection, which brings the outdoors inside with organic, natural environments and warm and neutral tones.
CAMBRIDGE, MD: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina—a waterfront resort located on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation to its meeting and event spaces. Through the project, the resort’s ballrooms and prefunction spaces have been completely transformed with brand-new carpeting, wall coverings, lighting fixtures and sconces, artwork, and more.
DENVER: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa announced the appointment of Jana Smith as the luxury landmark’s first female general manager. In her new role, Smith will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the 241-room hotel and its 300-person team. She joins The Brown Palace team following a nearly two-year stint as general manager at the Colorado Springs Marriott.
FARMINGTON, PENN.: Nemacolin—an award-winning, luxury destination resort tucked among the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania—will host the 2024 Engage! Summit. This wedding and event industry networking and creative conference will take place June 3-6, 2024. The summit will showcase Nemacolin’s three venues (The Grand Lodge, The Chateau, and Falling Rock) as well as its golf courses, gardens, and other experiences across the resort.
LAS VEGAS: Ahead of IMEX America this October, SITE will host its Young Leaders Conference on Oct. 15. The one-day event features networking and educational opportunities specifically designed to help connect incentive travel professionals ages 35 and under. Keynote speakers will be leadership coach and podcast host Courtney Stanley and author Melissa Majors.