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One Gun Ranch Is a Magical Venue for Healthy Events

Founded in 2008, One Gun Ranch is a biodynamic farm cradled in the Santa Monica Mountains with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and awe-inspiring rock formations. A magical place for healing mind, body and spirit, the ranch is a sanctuary of serenity that inspires a healthy lifestyle.

4 Health-Conscious Gift Ideas for Meeting Attendees

One of the best ways for planners to incorporate wellness into meetings is by gifting attendees with health-conscious amenities during the agenda. From essential oils to bath products to nutritious cookbooks, the choices nowadays are endless. Following are four great options.

Shattering Conventions: Llamas to the Rescue at Llamapalooza

It’s hard to tell what the llamas are thinking as they are mobbed by students on Memorial Glade at UC Berkeley for the event that is now called Llamapalooza. These Peruvian pack animals have been coming to this grassy field on campus ringed by three of the university’s imposing libraries for four years now.

Richard Hales Explores Southern Cuisine at Bird & Bone

The Confidante Miami Beach, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt and fresh off a $3.5 million meetings and events space renovation wrapped in fall 2017, has become an in-spot in mid-Miami Beach’s burgeoning food scene, and meetings groups are invited to the table. Although the 363-room retro-style Mid-Century modern hotel that sits oceanfront on famed Collins Avenue hearkens back to the glory days of 1950s Miami Beach, chef Richard Hales has brought some modern Southern flavors to bear with his Bird & Bone restaurant.

Dan McDermott & Adam Leon

Pullman Miami Airport announced the appointment of Dan McDermott as general manager and Adam Leon as director of sales and marketing.

John Santaniello

John Santaniello has been appointed general manager of Snow King Hotel and Grand View Lodge, both Benchmark Resorts & Hotels. Santaniello brings over 25 years of hospitality industry experience to his new position with Snow King Hotel & Grand View Lodge, spanning the hotel and residential segments of the industry domestically and internationally.

Michael Stephens

Paradise Point Resort & Spa, A Destination Hotel announced the new hire of Michael Stephens as managing director. In Stephens’ new role as managing director of the newly renovated resort, he will oversee all business operations, while seeking out new ventures for the resort and bringing exceptional guest services. He brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry, holding with various management positions with Hyatt Hotels both domestic and internationally.

Danielle Santilli

Kimpton Goodland announced the appointment of Danielle Santilli as associate director of sales. In her new role, Santilli will be responsible for planning and implementing sales, marketing and business development strategies for the 158-room Santa Barbara area hotel.

Kevin Kruse

Charlestowne Hotels announced the appointment of Kevin Kruse to general manager of The Bristol Hotel, the city’s first boutique property, slated to open in early Fall 2018.