CONTENTS September • October 2016
The “Joshua Tree,” located in the lobby of the convention center
at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains, PA Page 24
PAGE 10 Anniversary celebration at Center City District Parks
with exclusive event catering by Brûlée Catering credit: Phillip Gabriel Photography
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PAGE 24 Currents Ballroom at Adventure Aquarium, Camden, NJ, offering immersive experiences for meeting and event groups
EVENTS EXTRAS Uniquely Entertaining Locations for Events An Authentic Italian Experience: Gran Caffe L’Aquila
EventsWorthy HSMAI Philadelphia Summer Outing Event Trends 2016
Teamwork and Success: Events from the DNC Location Report
Baltimore and National Harbor, MD; Washington, DC; Warrenton, VA
EventMakers
PAGE 78 The French Kitchen restaurant located at the top of the lobby’s grand staircase of the Lord Baltimore hotel in the historic Versailles Room, Baltimore, MD
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Calendar of Events Happening In Events
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FEATURES
Museums and Attractions for Events These unique venues offer meeting professionals plenty of enticing options
Team Building & Immersive Experiences Fun and adventurous escapes and activities at regional destinations
Meeting and Event Technology Tapping into the knowledge and expertise of technology industry experts
Holiday Parties Tips and trends for these annual employee and client gatherings
Regional Conference Centers Spaces that are specifically designed with intensive meetings in mind
History Lesson: Gettysburg, PA This small town destination is becoming a haven for world-class events
“Joshua Tree” at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Pocono Mountains, PA
EVENTS MID-ATLANTIC September • October 2016
Museums and Attractions Optimizing Event Technology Team Building and Escapes Regional Conference Centers
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