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Jingle, jangle – all is merry and bright, decked out for the holiday festivities in Newport Beach. As Christmas lights are hung and pine scents whirl through the crisp, refreshing winter air, the anticipation for Santa’s arrival grows closer and…

According to Meeting Planners International, the number of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) sent to hotels has increased by 300% over the last five years. On average, it takes a hotel salesperson about 20-30 minutes to reply to a single RFP…

National Egg Nog Month National Fruit Cake Month Daily Holidays December 1 National Fried Pie Day** National French Fried Clam Day December 2 National Fritters Day Feast of St. Bibiana December 3 National Peppermint Latte Day** December 4 National Cookie…

First celebrated in Massachusetts in 2010 to help boost The Bay State’s mom and pop stores, Small Business Saturday takes place this year on Nov. 26. According to the Orange County of Chamber Commerce website, on average, for every dollar…

Oh the love-hate relationship between meeting planners and venues. While often a necessary component to any corporate program, and one of the elements considered when booking a destination, you’d think booking a venue would be a breeze. But that’s not…

Thanksgiving celebrates food like no other holiday! In honor of this indulgent, delicious day, we reached out to some Newport Beach chefs to find out how they will be spending this Thanksgiving and hear about some of their favorite traditions.…

One of SoCal’s most cherished holiday family traditions returns to O.C. Friday, Nov. 25. That’s when Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort hosts its 26th annual Lighting of the Bay, with this year’s festivities including live music and a visit from Santa.…

Thanksgiving is a time of family gathering, reflection, and genteel warmth as blessings are counted – just as long as you’re not the one charged with hosting duties. If you are, then it can be a stressful period of food…