The latest Los Angeles Travel Massive was held poolside at the Sofitel in Beverly Hills. I’ve been to the mega shopping complex, the Beverly Center across the street a number of times (one of Los Angeles’s premium and very profitable shopping centers) but never actually visited Sofitel.
Travel Massive Los Angeles is co-chaired by MaryAnn of and Arnette of Round the World Girl. I’ve attended these meetups several times in town – they are always well organized featuring some of LA’s most posh venues as well as a company in the tourism industry. This evening it was Singapore Airlines who graciously donated two round trip tickets from LAX to NRT to a random winner.
Those who attend the Travel Massive events are connected by their love of travel – and attendees range from serious travel writers, to those working in the travel industry to those wanting to get into the travel industry as well as a number of people interested in meeting like minded travelers.
It is always nice to meet travelers – this time including @KieraReilly @WorldWideNate @SofitelLA @GlobalSouls @jboydNYC @SpencerSpellman @joshywashington
And see again, @PeteHalvorsen @marybeen21 @RTWgirl_ and @travelingGreek
To attend future Travel Massive events in Los Angeles keep an eye on their Facebook events page here: www.facebook.com/TravelMassiveLA
I was just at the Beverly Center the other day. Yes, it is definitely one of the places travelers and locals visit to shop, hangout, dine, etc. I met a few tourists from France. They were speaking French. What a beautiful language!