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There are plenty of great hotels and event venues in Los Angeles and the

surrounding areas that cater to everything from conventions and large-scale meetings to small executive retreats and team-building exercises. For local businesses hosting colleagues and constituents from out of town to HR pros planning a smaller get together or an off-site, the beautiful options described in this section are well suited to productive meetings and entertaining moments for in between the more serious business moments.

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Magnifique Meetings at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills’ meeting venues blend French flair with local style. The hotel has over 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space all on one floor. All meeting rooms feature

natural light and drop down screens. Onsite AV. Signature restaurant, bar and terrace on the 1st floor provide 12,000 square feet of additional space for events.

For more information, contact Alison Fleschner, Catering Sales Manager, at 310-358-3910 or via email at alison.fleschner@sofitel.com

SOFITEL LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS | 8555 BEVERLY BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 | 310-278-5444

WWW.SOFITEL-LOS-ANGELES.COM

Find Your Vibe on the Ventura County CoastFind the meeting or conference space your

team has been searching for. Whether you’re looking to sink your toes in the sand after a

brainstorm, catch a wave between meetings, or host an event at a full-service hotel, you’ll find it here.

Plan your most inspired meeting in Ventura County Coast, where affordable meeting spaces fulfill a combination of professional development and off-site team building.

Ventura County Coast is a string of four cities – Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura and Port Hueneme – located off Highway 101 between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

With over 200,000 square feet of conference space, the region can accommodate groups from 10 to 1,000. Choose from beachfront venues, historic buildings and full-service hotel confer-ence centers. Along with the amenities it offers to businesses, Ventura County Coast contains 22 miles of beaches, historic downtowns, a range of outdoor activities, award-winning wineries and farm-to-table restaurants.

When the day’s work is done, here’s the decision you’ll have to make: is your team in the mood for a chartered boat tour, a round of golf, sky diving, a trip to Channel Islands National Park, beach activities or beer and wine tasting?

CAMARILLOShop, golf and relax in Camarillo. Here,

you’ll find the latest fashions at one of the nation’s best Premium Outlets, with brands like Banana Republic, Coach, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger and much more. Minutes down the road, visitors can savor the sights and smells of a delicious agri-

cultural tradition and rediscover how sweet and inspiring fresh-picked fruits can taste.

For golf enthusiasts, Camarillo is a dream destination with incredible year-round weather and two pristine public golf courses. Those who simply want to relax and rejuvenate can enjoy indulgent spas, captivating art galleries and an enchanting old town brimming with history.

VENTURA Ventura synthesizes surf culture, historic

buildings and a bustling downtown scene to embody a true California getaway. Visitors to Ventura enjoy outdoor adventures, a lively arts scene and an oceanside proximity that makes it a chef’s paradise.

Get the whole team together at the Ven-tura Harbor for beach activities like surfing, kiteboarding or kayaking. Water enthusiasts will enjoy winter swells and summer whitecaps at Ventura’s beaches, but there are plenty of options for those who like to enjoy the surf cul-ture from a distance. The oceanfront Ventura Promenade is a festive place to take a stroll or ride bikes.

OXNARDIn the casual seaside city of Oxnard, you’ll

find an active boating harbor, the nation’s larg-est kosher winery, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum and a historic downtown bursting with multicultural flavors and architectural treasures.

You’ll quickly discover why a tasty array of authentic Mexican cuisine and new eateries are putting Oxnard on the culinary map. In down-town Oxnard, Heritage Square is an amazing collection of magnificently restored homes and lushly landscaped gardens.

Oxnard’s harbor provides access to Channel Islands National Park, “America’s Galapagos.” The natural and cultural resources of its five different islands have been steadfastly preserved here and although it’s just a short boat trip away, these islands will have you feeling like you’re in a different world.

PORT HUENEMEStroll wide sandy beaches in Port Hueneme,

a seaside community located between Oxnard and Ventura. Its original Chumash Indian name, Wenemu, means “resting place.” And it doesn’t take much time at the fifty-acre Huen-eme Beach Park to discover that this city is a place for refreshing the mind and soul.

Port Hueneme Beach Park’s expansive sandy beaches, south-facing surfing waves, volleyball courts, and walkable beachside promenade promise satisfaction for every kind of beachgoer – sunbathers and surfers alike.

SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT MEETING OR CONFERENCE

No matter what Ventura County Coast city you are in, it will be a meeting to remember. Meet, eat, play, and meet again in Ventura County Coast.

Find the vibe for your next meeting at venturacountycoast.com/meetings.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum

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25,000 sq. ft. of meeting space all on one floor with 2 ballrooms,an executive boardroom, and 16 versatile meeting rooms

Spacious and modern guestroomsto relax and unwind in

Enjoy specially designed menus during your eventor dine in Ziran Restaurant or BAR9

Conveniently located to the cultural, financial,and entertainment hubs in Downtown Los Angeles

WHERE WORK AND PLAY MEETIN DOWNTOWN L.A.

333 South Figueroa Street | Los Angeles, CA 90071

(213) 617-1133 | www.thelahotel.com

Set in the heart of downtown, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles radiates an elegance that has attracted U.S.

Presidents, dignitaries and stars of television and film.

The hotel welcomes California travelers with a soaring atrium and inspired amenities. Take advantage of the hotel’s WestinWORKOUT

Fitness Studio and the heated, outdoor pool. Sample mouth-watering fare and tempting

libations from hotel restaurants, including the award-winning LA Prime steakhouse. Come have drinks in Los Angeles’ only revolving roof top lounge, Bonavista. Recharge in the hotel’s well-appointed, pet-friendly hotel rooms and suites.

Every room features the hotel’s Heavenly Beds, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, large work desks, free Wi-Fi and floor-to-ceiling windows with impressive views. Suites offer separate living rooms, dining/meeting tables, wet bars and marble bathrooms.

With 160,000 square feet of elevated indoor and outdoor venues including the largest ballroom in Los Angeles, event planners can organize anything from lavish weddings to board meetings. Work with the hotel’s expert planners to design your LA event, from venue selection to custom catering. The hotel is min-

utes from the Los Angeles Convention Center where you can explore exciting shows and exhibitions. Also nearby are Griffith Park, the Los Angeles Zoo, California Science Center, Broad Museum, Ahmanson Theater, Music Center, USC, Staples Center, Grammy Muse-um and Dodger Stadium. Catch a concert at

the Microsoft Theater or enjoy the nightlife at nearby LA Live. There is also easy access to all freeways and the METRO system, which will take you to Pasadena, Hollywood, Universal Studios, Santa Monica and Long Beach.

Learn more at Westin.com/bonaventure.

Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites: A Legendary Venue

Work with the hotel’s expert planners to design your LA event, from venue selection

to custom catering.

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Find Your Vibe

Whether you're looking tohit the links after a brainstorm,catch a wave between meetings,or host an event at a full-service hotel,YOU’LL FIND IT HERE. VENTURACOUNTYCOAST.COM/MEETINGS

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Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills blends Hollywood glamour, European elegance and French style. The hotel offers 10,000 square

feet of flexible meeting space on the 2nd floor. All meeting rooms feature natural light and drop down screens. Two rooms feature a perma- nent boardroom table, Herman Miller chairs and flat screens. There is onsite AV, a signature restaurant, bar and terrace on the 1st floor pro- viding 12,000 square feet of additional space.

Distinctive features include 22,000 square feet of indoor/ outdoor meeting & event space;

floor to ceiling windows in all meeting rooms; and no sight obstructions and columns.

The hotel boasts a prime location, one mile from Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, at the epicenter of LA style. Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is located across the street from Beverly Shopping Center, just minutes from world-class shopping on Robertson, Melrose, The Grove, Rodeo Drive and the vibrant night- life of the Sunset Strip. Located 30 minutes from LAX airport and Santa Monica Pier.

A RESPONSIBLE HOTELSofitel is more than a great place to stay or

have a meeting or event. It is also conducting a number of important initiatives for the commu- nity and environment.

BUILDINGAccorHotels works every day to achieve its

ambition in terms of sustainable development:

to work, through its 160,000 employees, mil- lions of clients and thousands of suppliers and partners, to preserve the planet and the well-be- ing of its inhabitant.

Planet 21 is AccorHotels Sustainable Pro- gram, refering to Agenda 21, the action plan adopted by 173 Heads of State at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is proud to be at the Gold level, competing 95% of the Planet 21 criteria, including Meeting 21.

FOODThe City of Los Angeles Green Business

Program (LAGBP) is free and voluntary assis- tance program, launched in 2014, is aimed at increasing energy and water efficiency, generat- ing cost-savings, reducing waste, and creating a healthier environment for Angelenos. Esterel Restaurant and Riviera 31 are certified since 2015.

Hotel is currently enrolled in a Food Waste Recycling Program with Athens Service to col-

lect and compost all food materials and process them into nutrient rich compost for agricultural end users.

COMMUNITYHotel is recycling all partially used sham-

poos, shower gels, conditioners and body lotions from guests’ rooms and is officially participating in soap recycling program, working with Global Soap Project.

Housekeeping gives away all old mattresses which are sill in good condition to the homeless shelter House of Hope.

All ambassadors are once a year invited to donate non perishable food to LA food bank for hungry people (canned protein, peanut butter & jelly, canned fruits & vegetables, fruit juices, staples such as beans, rice, pasta).

PEOPLEThe Green Key award is the leading standard

for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within

the tourism industry.Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is proud

to have 4 keys and be an example of combina- tion of sustainability and luxury.

GUESTSThe coveted ECO label has been awarded to

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills as given by Trip Advisor to acknowledge its sustainability practices.

PARTNERSHACCP International is a leading food sci-

ence organization specializing in the HACCP food safety methodology and its application within food and related industries. Esterel Restaurant and Riviera 31 have been certified A since their opening.

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has also partnered with American Red Cross to organize and welcome blood drives.

Learn more by visiting Sofitel-Los-Angeles.com.

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills: More than a Hotel

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Los Angeles Zoo

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Searching for a fun, unique experience for your next company event? Look no further than the L.A. Zoo. “Wild” is what we do naturally. Whether you’re hosting a company picnic, corporate retreat, cocktail party, or dinner, treat your guests to a one-of a-kind experience with wild enhancements that only the Zoo can offer.

For more info, contact Amber Harvey at 323-644-4783 or aharvey@lazoo.org

GO WILDat the L.A. Zoo

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WE SOAR YOU RISE35 stories full of first class service and events, superior dining options, signature wellness programs, VIP visits and of course the movies. One of downtown's most distinctive event destinations, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles features 160,000 square feet of venue spaces guaranteed to impress. Our iconic hotel is well-equipped to accommodate major conferences, award shows and business gatherings.

Create your story at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites.Contact one of our experienced event managers today!

For more information or to make a reservation visit www.marriott.com/laxbw or call 213-624-1000.

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W hen you stay at the L.A. Grand Hotel Downtown, you will find that while you are at the heart of the cultural, financial,

and entertainment hub of Los Angeles Down-town, the hotel offers you a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, transforming into your home away from home.

The L.A. Grand Hotel Downtown was designed with the everyday traveler in mind. Whether you are traveling for business, visiting

friends, or enjoy-ing a family vaca-tion, the hotel offers a variety of spacious suite options to satisfy

all tastes and accommodate your needs.Check in with the front desk, take a breath

and sit at one of the many sofas throughout the lobby, enjoy a cocktail at BAR9 or a full dinner meal at Ziran restaurant, or simply visit the gift shop for a city souvenir.

Come and host your event and entertain your guests at the L.A. Grand Hotel Downtown with 25,000 square feet of recently renovated meeting space to choose from – all located on the second floor of the hotel.

The layout of the hotel’s rooms allows for different events to take place simultaneously, so whether you would like to reserve a small cor-porate gathering, or social reception with many guests, the L.A. Grand is able to accommodate your party with privacy and luxury. To top it off, you’ll enjoy the local touch and legendary service of our staff.

Learn more at thelahotel.com.

L.A. Grand Hotel Downtown: A Serene Retreat

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