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TREND-SPOTTING
Stay ahead of the curve with these crowd-searched trends and topics. By Megan Gosch
Armed with insights from more than 250 million monthly user searches, Pinterest takes the guesswork out of trend tracking with its offi cial 100 Pinterest trends for 2019 report. From travel destinations on the rise to the superfoods fueling new F&B concepts, current trends with staying power and soon-to-be stars give planners a sneak peek into event intelligence about the near future. Keep an eye out for a few of these eye-catching faves.
PHOTOBOMB:
For instant intrigue, smoke bombs are on the rise. Opt for a simple white haze to create an unexpected dramatic moment or tailor the smoky eff ect with bursts of bright plumes for a playful photo backdrop. GLOW UP: From cheeky custom messaging and unexpected branding opportunities to glowing photo backdrops and colorful uplighting, neon takes center stage to create the perfect pop of color.
UNEXPECTED
ANTIDOTE: Well-known for its medicinal qualities, the elderberry is the new superfruit. With plenty of vitamin C, antioxidants and anti-infl ammatory qualities, this berry adds a healthy boost to meeting break smoothies, multi-hued salads and creative cocktails.
HIGH RISE: Greenery is always a welcome addition to any event space, but living walls are having a moment. Transform raw or blank spaces with fl oor-toceiling vertical gardens for a lush urban jungle aesthetic.
MEETING SPOTLIGHT»
FIRST U.S. HOT SPRINGS CONFERENCE HELD IN COLORADO
THE INAUGURAL HOT SPRINGS CONNECTION, a conference designed to build relationships, share ideas and promote thermal mineral water attractions in the U.S., was held in Glenwood Springs last November. The meeting resulted in steps to form a national geothermal trade association and develop a website representing hot springs resorts. The 2019 conference will be Nov. 4-8 in Palm Springs and Desert Springs, California.
It made sense to host the first three-day conference in Glenwood Springs, which has three hot springs amenities of its own. The inaugural event welcomed 95 attendees from 14 states and three different continents (North America, Europe and Australia). In total, 36 hot springs facilities were represented along with vendors, suppliers and consultants.
“Getting the nation’s geothermal stakeholders in the same room and talking with one another proved to be an invaluable experience for everyone involved,” says organizer Vicky Nash, CEO and owner of Resort Trends, Inc. hotspringsconnection.com
HIGHLIGHTS:
» On opening day, attendees received a rare, up-close look at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool in an unusual state: drained and empty of more than 1 million gallons of water. Conference guests learned about the pool’s intensive cleaning and maintenance processes.
» At a mixer prior to dinner at historic Hotel Colorado, guests were invited to participate in a water tasting before returning to the hotel. Water sommelier Janet Abbott, of the Balneology Association of North America, guided tasters through a flight of waters sourced from the drinking springs in Manitou Springs and one local spring.
» Tours of the Spa of the Rockies, an awardwinning spa that incorporates geothermal water into many of its treatments and spa rituals.
» Speakers on topics such as hydrothermal spa and wellness standards, the challenges of building a new hot spring and remodeling older facilities, balneology and geothermal bathing practices, elevating guest experiences through new technologies, hot springs architectural and landscape design, water quality and sanitation practices, water rights and permitting issues, and the success of the Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop.
RENOVATION» Expanding Opportunities & Event Space at DAM
The completion of Denver Art Museum’s (DAM) ambitious North Building project coincides with the building’s 50th anniversary in 2021. Designed by world-renowned Italian architect Gio Ponti and Denver-based James Sudler Associates, the North Building opened to the public in 1971. When renovations are complete, it will house the majority of DAM’s permanent collection galleries.
As part of the project, a new elliptical two-story welcome center is being constructed and visually connects the Denver Art Museum campus, which also includes the Hamilton Building. Measuring in at 50,000 square feet, the welcome center will feature visitorcentric amenities such as a restaurant, quick-service café, improved ticketing, state-of-the-art event space and more. Among other key facets of the North Building project are expanding gallery spaces for growing design and Western American art collections and completing Ponti’s original design for visitor access to seventh-floor views. denverartmuseum.org BeaverCreekGroups@wynvr.com | 866-604-5152 | TheCharter.com
In your chic, newly updated guest room, you’ll relax in style, and our friendly staff will have you feeling perfectly at home. The hotel boasts 4,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, making it ideal for board meetings, social functions, memorable seminars, and more. Plus, no one will go hungry — catering from Panzano, our adjacent and much-loved Italian restaurant, guarantees your event will leave an altogether tasteful impression.
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