Welcome to the Festival
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The event for 1,800 hoteliers took place in the existing, fully open to the public lobby and restaurants.
Six areas
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The team set up six areas representing the characters of various wines: "Bold," "Vineyard," "Smoky," "Smooth," "Spicy" and "Vibrant."
Lobby overview
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The event used the lobby, public restaurant and outlet areas for the reception.
Tall lobby
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The event team made use of the narrow but tall open space by going high.
Band's perch
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The elevator arbor stage featured a pop quartet.
Vineyard area
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View of the "Vineyard" area.
Another look
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Another view of the "Vineyard" area.
Varied menus
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The six areas featured different menus.
'Smooth' space
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The "Smooth" space offered a relaxing outdoor setting.
Take it outdoors
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Since not everyone is a wine fan, the event also offered a space for whiskey and hookah fans.
Switch for lobby
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The lobby restaurant gets a whole new vibe.
Stunning buffet
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Each space offered a selection of outstanding wines and spirits paired with culinary offerings.
'Vibrant' area
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The "Vibrant" area featured a sleek, energizing vibe.
'Vibrant' space
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A view of the "Vibrant" space.
Cool chairs
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Bright blue chairs add to the "Vibrant" vibe.
Sushi buffet
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A central sushi bar anchored "Vibrant."
Fruit and cheese buffet
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A classic fruit and cheese buffet.
Aerialist sommeliers
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Acrobatic aerialists served as sommeliers at the Wine Tower Bar.
