HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –DECEMBER 2025

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Rafting and floating together in the Moab, UT river.

Planning an outdoor adventure that may include the entire family across multiple generations just got easier with the Moab Adventures by Age Guide. The Utah-based company, recently named one of Newsweek’s Best Whitewater Rafting Companies in the U.S., has created this resource organized by minimum age requirement and adventure intensity. “Families want more than screen-free time. They want shared victories,” said Amanda Moore, General Manager of Moab Adventure Center. “When a child rappels for the first time or grandparents conquer Hell’s Revenge

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –NOVEMBER 2025

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Macon, GA hosts its first Holiday Market.

Downtown Macon, GA hosts the first-ever Marché de Noel: Macon Christmas Market, a European-inspired holiday experience designed to complement the city’s Christmas Light Extravaganza, December 5-14. The holiday market tradition traces its roots to medieval Europe and its first documented

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –OCTOBER 2025

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Rock climbing and canyoneering experiences on tap by Moab Adventure Center showcase in new video.

Think of this as “know before you go” even-if-you-haven’t-really-decided-to-go advantage! A newly released 20-minute YouTube video from Moab Adventure Center called 5 Perfect Days in Moab shows how travelers can combine adrenaline, scenery and family bonding into a single unforgettable trip. Narrated by Kam and Amy Wixom—long-time Moab travelers and parents—it blends cinematic footage with personal storytelling to reveal how rafting, hiking,

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –SEPTEMBER 2025

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Grapevine Camp at Grand Canyon

The world moves at a fast clip. Wellness instructors encourage unplugging from social media or not gawking at phones constantly. Now comes Brandon Lake, owner of Western River Expeditions, to encourage the trending slow travel. “Slow travel isn’t about checking off boxes,” he says, “It’s about total immersion. Our guests aren’t just sightseeing. They’re stargazing, soul-searching and story-swapping under the canyon sky. They leave forever changed.” Lake says industry data reveals 94% of Americans say

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –LATE AUGUST 2025

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Macon, GA hosts its first Holiday Market.

Bring on holiday festivities. Downtown Macon, GA hosts the first-ever Marché de Noel: Macon Christmas Market, a European-inspired holiday experience designed to complement the city’s Christmas Light Extravaganza, December 5-14. The holiday market tradition traces its roots to medieval Europe and its first documented

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –AUGUST 2025

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Battle of the Branches hosted by World Food Championships.

Mission Zero Hundred Hours (MZHH) is a 501(c)(3) charity focused on Veteran suicide prevention and awareness through competitive culinary arts. The charity helps Vets channel their energies toward healthy goals while developing culinary life skills. This year, the MZHH “New Days For Veterans” program will deploy to the World Food Championships’ Kitchen Arena in Indianapolis from October 18-19 for the “Battle of the Branches: WFC Edition.” Military branch teams, consisting of Veterans or service members, are led by experienced

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –LATE JULY 2025

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Gaylord Palms, Orlando Magazine & Bright Now! Dental are giving away a two-night staycation.

Orlando Magazine, Gaylord Palms, and Bright Now! Dental have partnered for a summer staycation sweepstakes to leave the winner smiling! One winner will receive a two-night staycation experience at Gaylord Palms (Kissimmee, FL) for up to four people (one room), valid

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –JULY 2025

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Florida Festivals & Events Association Sunsational Award competition seeks judges.

The Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) Sunsational Awards seeks qualified individuals to judge this year’s award entries. Judging is done online anytime between July 1 – 11 and all that is required is a computer with internet access. Judges do not need to be FFEA members. Any judge affiliated with an event can be excluded from judging. FFEA is looking qualified people in graphic design, social media, photography

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –JUNE 2025

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Sonoma County Tourism has free transportion to Sonoma County Wine Valley for Bay Area groups who book overnight stays.

For groups in the California Bay Area, taking an incentive group to Sonoma Wine Country has never been easier, thanks to the Sonoma County Tourism office. Complimentary transportation incentive allows a team to start their day at the office and end it on a lush vineyard. The program also reduces costs and carbon emissions, making the event more budget- and eco-friendly. Possible add-ons are having a winemaker join

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HOTEL HAPPENINGS & PROGRAM PROMOTIONS –MAY 2025

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Gaylord Texan Universe of Light features DC Super Heroes

DC SUPERHEROES FLY INTO GAYLORD HOTELS

Summer brings the sizzle and swagger to Gaylord Opryland, Gaylord Palms, Gaylord Rockies, and Gaylord Texan when the Gaylord Hotel collection collaborates with DC Superheroes to present interactive battles between comic book legendary heroes and notorious villains. Stay overnight and become part of the adventure, such as uncovering secret menu items at onsite restaurants. At Gaylord Texan, a dazzling spectacle of light and legend explode the spectacle. Crafted with traditional techniques and cutting-edge LED technology, this immersive journey takes you through

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