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2016 Us Gondola Nationals Competition

October 24, 2016: The 5th Annual US Gondola Nationals took place in Stillwater, Minnesota October 22-23. Eight gondoliers from Newport Beach competed in the seven races that comprised the national competition. Gondoliers from Gondola Adventures®, Inc. and Gondola Company of…
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NBRA Ushers in a New Era of Leadership Amidst Changes in its Organization

Newport Beach, CA (September 28, 2016) – Established 21 years ago, The Newport Beach Restaurant Association (NBRA) continues to thrive under fresh leadership and a newly implemented association structure. As an official business improvement district (BID) of the City of…
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Balboa Island Holds Centennial Celebration

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – On September 18, 2016, Balboa Island will celebrate its rich legacy during their Centennial Celebration. Various events will occur during the day throughout the island. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., there will be a dedication ceremony on…
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Gallup Poll Shows Restaurant Industry Again Voted Most Popular Industry in the U.S.

The results of the annual Gallup Work and Education Poll released this week show restaurants continue to remain one of the most highly regarded industries in the U.S. Restaurants have ranked as one of the nation’s most highly regarded industries…
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Gary C. Sherwin, Appointed Chairman For Destination Marketing Association International

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 9, 2016) – Hospitality-industry veteran, Gary C. Sherwin, CDME, has been appointed as chairman for Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), the global trade association for official destination-marketing organizations. Sherwin was appointed as DMAI chairman at its…
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Live an Endless Summer in Newport Beach

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (August 9, 2016) – Although the end of summer is approaching, there’s one place in Southern California where the season feels endless – Newport Beach! In this Southern California fantasy land, the whole family can dive into…
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Legendary Singer Smokey Robinson Tops an Incredible Lineup For the 2016 Bank of the West Summer Concert Series

[NEWPORT BEACH, CA] – Summer is finally here, which means Friday evenings just got hotter in Southern California! The Bank of the West Summer Concert Series returns this June through October for another incredible season of world-class music, fine wines…
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Newport Beach & Company Announces Record-Breaking Year in Group Sales and Leisure Marketing, Unveils New Marketing Plan

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Newport Beach & Company, the official destination-marketing organization for the City of Newport Beach, released the results of its group sales and leisure-marketing efforts for fiscal-year 2016, which ended June 30, 2016. The company booked 159,975…
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