RIMS IN SITE TOUR AS OF MONDAY THURSDAY, MAY 21 24, 2012

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1 RIMS IN SITE TOUR AS OF MONDAY THURSDAY, MAY 21 24, 2012 ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel: WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL AND SUITES Address: 404 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, Main Telephone: Website: One of RIMS 2013 s co headquarter hotels, the iconic Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites in Los Angeles has completed a $32 Million renovation. The transformation of one of Los Angeles favorite Hollywood backdrops redefines the essence of modern luxury, creating a renewing stay complete with Westin signature touches for the traveler s mind, body and spirit. The all encompassing renovation has rejuvenated 1,209 guestrooms and 145 suites, all public areas including the Lobby Lounge and Lakeview Bistro restaurant, LA Prime, BonaVista Lounge, and all 110,000 square feet of meeting, event and banquet space. MONDAY MAY 21, :30PM 6:30PM Site: JW MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES L.A. LIVE The JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live serves as the focal point of L.A. Live, offering sophisticated travelers a front row seat to the emerging world class entertainment, sports and dining district. The property features 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Located just across the street from the Los Angeles Convention Center, the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live is one of the co headquarter hotels for RIMS :30PM 8:30PM Welcome Reception: JW MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES L.A. LIVE Let s kick off the RIMS In Site Tour with a welcome reception at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live, where their culinary masters will serve a menu to delight within an event space that infuses a profound sense of chic, contemporary glamour set amidst an urban cityscape.

2 TUESDAY MAY 22, :30AM 1:00PM 7:30AM 1:00PM 2:00PM 3:30PM Meeting: EXHIBITOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Location: Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites All other attendees on own free time. Site: L.A. LIVE VENUES The Event Deck NOKIA Plaza Club NOKIA Conga Room Target the GRAMMY Museum The biggest thing to happen to Downtown LA in decades, L.A. LIVE was a phased development plan completed in 2010 that brought more than 4 million square feet of chic new restaurants, fabulous hotel rooms, thriving nightclubs and grand performing arts venues to the heart of LA s urban core. The large scale project is located directly across from STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC). L.A. LIVE features an exciting mix of event venues, restaurants, a sprawling outdoor plaza ideal for events year round. 3:30PM 4:30PM Reception and L.A. Live Presentation: GRAMMY MUSEUM Let s celebrate life through good food and good company, as Wolfgang Puck Catering hosts the RIMS In Site Tour at the Target Terrace on top of the GRAMMY Museum! As the exclusive caterer at L.A. Live Wolfgang Puck catering sets the standard for catering and event planning, providing award winning restaurant quality cuisine, flawless service and creative flair, perfectly matched to the occasion. The GRAMMY Museum provides a one of a kind music infused setting for your event: a state of the art celebration of the power of music. Four floors have something for everyone: providing cutting edge exhibits and interactive experiences exploring a host of musical genres. Listen in as the Vice President of Sales and Events at L.A. LIVE provides an inclusive presentation on private dining areas and special event space at restaurants within the district. 4:45PM 8:00PM Site & Reception: LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER Home of RIMS 2013, the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is a lot more than just a functional space; it s also a spectacular building, both inside and out. Soaring atriums allow warm California sunshine to flood lobbies and concourses, while clean lines and generous use of glass give the building a contemporary feel that fits perfectly with the spectacular urban setting. After out site tour, the Center s exclusive food service provider, ARAMARK, will be our host as we enjoy their award wining presentation and service.

3 WEDNESDAY MAY 23, :00AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 11:45AM 12:00PM 1:30PM Breakfast & Site: WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL & SUITES Meeting: HOUSING MEETING Location: Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites Lunch: DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION L.A. Showcase II: PATINA GROUP VENUES Once home to the Academy Awards, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is now where the LA Opera and the Dance at The Music Center perform. We will take a glimpse of the soon to open Civic Park from the fifth floor grand ballroom, where The Patina Group will showcase its numerous downtown restaurants and cultural centers. 1:30PM 2:15PM Site: WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL & THE MUSIC CENTER The Music Center is home to the Ahmanson Theatre, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum and the Walt Disney Concert Hall and is considered downtown LA s creative, performing arts hub and showcases a diverse group of spectacular event space. With its sail inspired architecture, the Walt Disney Concert Hall was designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Gehry and the home of the Gustavo Dudamel led Los Angeles Philharmonic and Los Angeles Master Chorale. 2:30PM 3:15PM Site: UNION STATION Designed by the father son architectural team of John and Donald Parkinson, Union Station opened May, An artful blend of Mission Revival, Southwestern, Spanish, Moorish, and Art Deco makes up the exterior and interior of the station. It boasts inlaid marble floors, intricate tilework, and elaborate woodwork. Event space for people. 3:30PM 4:15PM Site: THE BELASCO THEATRE Following a $12 million renovation, the historic Belasco Theater has reopened in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, walking distance from the Los Angeles Convention Center. The venue features a 1,000 person capacity main theater with a towering domed ceiling, multi tiered balcony and state of the art sound and lighting. There is also a 200 person capacity ballroom with its own stage and entrance and 2,000 square foot kitchen. Walk among royalty.the Belasco Theatre recently welcomed Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge on their first visit to the US! 4:30PM 5:30PM Driving Tour: DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Reborn, remarkable Downtown LA! Unless you ve been to LA recently, there is a good chance a lot has changed in the Downtown area since you were last here. There is an undeniable energy and renewal that cannot be denied. Besides the convention and entertainment district, downtown is where LA comes to enjoy the nightlife with more than 200 restaurants, bars and nightlife Over 50,000 people now reside in downtown, so our streets are filled with people walking to work, strolling with their kids and dogs and carrying groceries from the supermarket. We will drive along to see Little Tokyo, METRO stations, the Jewelry District, the Fashion District, Olvera Street, the historic Broadway theatres and of course, all RIMS 2013 hotels. Have your cameras ready..it s not rare to see filming in progress in downtown!

4 5:45PM 8:00PM Site & Dinner: OMNI LOS ANGELES THURSDAY MAY 24, 2012 The 17 story Omni Los Angeles Hotel sits atop historic Bunker Hill in the heart of sophisticated Downtown Los Angeles. With luxurious accommodations and modern conveniences, this prestigious hotel suits the needs of business and leisure travelers alike. In March 2011, this 17 story hotel unveiled a multi million dollar update to all guest rooms and public space. Carefully designed for comfort and convenience, all 20,000 square feet of function space offer top ofthe line audiovisual equipment. Choose from 22 distinctive meeting rooms, including the Bunker Hill Ballroom featuring 8,520 square feet of unobstructed space. 8:00AM 10:00AM Breakfast & Site: MILLENNIUM BILTMORE HOTEL Rounding off RIMS 2013 s co headquarter hotel group, is the 683 room Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles. A perfect model of stylish 1920s elegance, the Biltmore s unparalleled architecture and historic décor provide an exquisite backdrop for meetings, conferences and unforgettable group events. Interiors feature hand painted and vaulted ceilings, polished wood paneled walls, magnificent chandeliers and carved friezes, while ballrooms boast unique details such as balconies, columned archways and rich drapery. Presidents, royalty and celebrities have met and dined at the Biltmore for more than 85 years thanks to the hotel s distinct service and style. Plan an event here and you are part of LA s golden history! 10:45AM 11:15AM Driving Tour: HOLLYWOOD HOT SPOTS No setting is as dazzling as Hollywood an unforgettable place to have a true LA experience. Hollywood is inherently exhilarating and glamorous characteristics that are sure to become part of your event if you take advantage of the phenomenal resources that overflow from the area s oft televised venues, celebrity frequented restaurants, hotels that are stars in their own rights and attractions that capture the world s attention. We will drive through Hollywood and see some of these sites! 11:30AM 12:15PM Site: RENAISSANCE HOLLYWOOD HOTEL One of the Hollywood hotels in the RIMS 2013 block, the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa is a world class destination located at the heart of the movie making capital of the world and home to the Academy Awards. Celebrating the glamour, sophistication and excitement of old Hollywood with a twist of modern inspiration, the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa is the premier luxury property in the center of Hollywood with 632 guest rooms and suites rising 20 stories above the glittering Hollywood and Highland Entertainment Center. The hotel has 148,000 square feet of flexible function space and unique venue, including the 25,090 square foot Grand Ballroom. 12:15PM 1:30PM Lunch: ROLLING STONES LA Introducing Just outside the doors of the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel at the Hollywood & Highland Center, is the very first restaurant/lounge of its kind.rolling Stones LA. Rolling Stones LA captures the spirit of the iconic magazine in a mix of edginess and excellence. Outstanding food, beverage and extraordinary entertainment make RSLA a premier event venue. Are you ready to rock and roll?

5 1:30PM 2:00PM Experience: WALK AROUND HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND / HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME Basking in the shadow of the famed Hollywood Sign and Walk of Fame, the Hollywood & Highland Center is right in the heart of all the action. This entertainment hub sits next door to Madame Tussauds and just opposite Disney s El Capitan Theatre and the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, and is home to the renowned Kodak Theatre, Grauman s Chinese Theatre, The Highlands Hollywood nightclub, Lucky Strikes Lanes, Spa Luce, popular shops, gourmet and casual dining along with endless entertainment. The best photo opportunity of the Hollywood sign is from the 3rd and 4th levels of the Hollywood & Highland Center! 2:15PM 3:30PM Site: THE KODAK THEATRE AT HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER LA Showcase III: HOLLYWOOD RESTAURANTS We get an exclusive tour of the 3,332 seat Kodak Theatre, the first permanent home of the glamorous Academy Awards and now home to Cirque du Soleil newest production, IRIS, a Journey Through the World of Cinema. After the tour, you will get a chance to meet some of Hollywood & Highland s tenant restaurants about your special event. 4:00PM 6:00PM Tour & Experience: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD We will go behind the scenes on the legendary Studio Tour and face action head on in King Kong D created by Peter Jackson and be among the first to experience TransformersTM: The Ride 3 D. As Universal Studios Pictures celebrates its 100 th year, there will be no other place that can throw a party like this one! 6:00PM 8:00PM Reception & Dinner: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Universal Studios Hollywood is not only a theme park and the working film studio; it has amazing and unique event space with state of the art audiovisual and lighting, award winning catering, and red carpet entrance with extensive branding opportunities. The Globe Theatre is adjacent to an outdoor European themed reception space and is ideal for dinner events, incentive celebration and networking receptions.