Burglaries
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6 newportbeachindy . com MAY 10 , 2024
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Visit Newport Beach Sales Team Wins ConferenceDirect CVB of the Year Award
By Christopher Trela | NB Indy Visit Newport Beach is two for two !
As the nonprofit marketing and sales program under contract with destination hotel partners to position Newport Beach as a top choice for meetings , Visit Newport Beach is
Scott Durkin , Vice President , Marketing Programs , ConferenceDirect ; J . J . Wills , SVP , Marketing Programs & Business Development , Conference- Direct ; Jennifer Brannon , National Account Director , Visit Newport Beach ; Amanda Kliem , Director of Sales , Visit Newport Beach ; Chris Baum , SVP & Publisher , ConferenceDirect always at the top of its game .
Whether it ’ s promoting a new themed marketing initiative to out-of-town visitors or representing the city at conferences and special events , the Visit Newport Beach team is there in force to make sure everyone knows about the many attributes of Newport Beach .
Backing up the claim that Visit Newport Beach is second to none : the organization has nabbed its second consecutive win of the ConferenceDirect CVB of the Year Award . This prestigious recognition underscores Visit Newport Beach ’ s unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to providing exceptional service to its clients . The esteemed award was presented during the ConferenceDirect Annual Partner Meeting held at Loews Arlington in Arlington , Texas , on April 7 through 11 .
Visit Newport Beach was honored in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Secondary Market category , reaffirming its position as a leading destination marketing organization .
According to Visit Newport Beach , the award was determined by write-in ballots from ConferenceDirect associates and highlights Visit Newport Beach ’ s exceptional efforts in engaging and supporting thirdparty meeting and event planners .
The team ’ s proactive approach and commitment to delivering unparalleled experiences in the destination have earned accolades from meeting industry peers . A sample : “ This DMO has so many incentives , too many to name ! They are great at using all their resources to engage Team Retreats , Client Events , Site Visits , etc ... to help in closing the business .” And “ they are best in class with helping us make our customer ’ s programs work in Newport Beach .”
“ We are thrilled to receive the ConferenceDirect CVB of the Year Award for the second time ,” said Michelle Donahue , Senior Vice President of Sales at Visit Newport Beach . “ This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our group sales team , our outstanding hotel partners , and our unwavering commitment to going above and beyond in serving our clients . We are immensely proud of our team and grateful for the opportunity to showcase Newport Beach as a premier destination for meetings and events .”
For more information on Visit Newport Beach , please visit www . visitnewportbeach . com .
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Inside , the suspect rummaged through drawers in various pieces of furniture in the living room , laundry room , office , master bedroom , master bathroom , master closet and guest bedroom . The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction . The burglary was discovered and reported the police on April 30 . The Newport Beach Police Department advises that if you see suspicious activity within your neighborhood ( especially at a home where you know your neighbors are on vacation , have gone out for the evening , or their home is for sale ), please call the Newport Beach Police Department immediately at ( 949 ) 644-3717 .
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Pinot Noir .
The wines are paired with an exquisite four-course dinner hosted by Balboa Bay Resort ’ s Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan within the resort ’ s Lighthouse Room , which offers sweeping views of Newport Harbor . Tickets begin at $ 215 .
On Saturday , May 25 , the Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival will showcase a Grand Tasting of more than 40 wine and spirits vendors , along with live music , bountiful buffet stations , and bay views . Participating vendors include DAOU , Whispering Angel , Flecha Azul , Macallan , and more . The festival runs from 1 to 5 p . m . and will unfold in the Lighthouse Room and extend onto the boardwalk and Bayfront Lawn overlooking the marina , yachts , and Lido Island . Tickets start at $ 150 .
A Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brunch will conclude the weekend events on May 26 . Held in the Lighthouse Room , the extravagant buffet will feature fresh seafood and caviar along with traditional brunch favorites , a carving station , an omelet station , and live music while Veuve Clicquot champagne flows . Tickets start at $ 145 .
Guests reserving a room for the Wine Festival over Memorial Day Weekend will enjoy a 10 percent discount on guest room rates and a 10 percent discount on festival tickets . Balboa Bay Resort has partnered with luxury electric vehicle brand Lucid Motors to offer complimentary chauffeur rides from its Fashion Island studio . To RSVP for this service , please visit this link . Due to limited parking , guests are encouraged to utilize this service as well as ride-sharing services .
For tickets and more information on the Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival at Balboa Bay Resort , visit balboabayresort . com / nbwinefestival .