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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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David Nowak Hawaii’s Hilton Waikoloa Village named Nowak director of food and beverage. Nowak most recently worked as food and beverage specialist at Premier Hotels & Resorts in Guam. He is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2005 and Best New Chef by Food & Wine in 2006.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More

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Wooden has nearly 20 years working in Las Vegas’ hospitality scene, beginning his career in 2005 at Wynn Las Vegas as executive vice president of food and beverage, and later, principal executive officer and president. Maurice Wooden Wooden is Fontainebleau Las Vegas ’ president.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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Atlantis Bahamas: A Leader in Environmental Stewardship

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The resort maintains partnerships with sustainable fisheries that support its food and beverage program, a robust recycling program and a strong team member culture around recycling and plastic reduction. Planners should know, balloons of any type are prohibited on the property to reduce plastic waste.

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Smart Moves in Bonita Springs, Cancun and More

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With over a decade of Ritz-Carlton experience alone and another decade in food and beverage management, Henriques joined Penha Longa Resort in 2005 as its director of sales and marketing, later becoming hotel manager and general manager of the property. Albert Bilotti. Rodrigo Formoso.

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Smart Moves in Bonita Springs, Cancun and More

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With over a decade of Ritz-Carlton experience alone and another decade in food and beverage management, Henriques joined Penha Longa Resort in 2005 as its director of sales and marketing, later becoming hotel manager and general manager of the property. Albert Bilotti. Rodrigo Formoso.

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After 12-Year Delay, Baha Mar Finally Opens

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In 2005, the Baha Mar saga began with a proposal to build a $1.6 Food & beverage offerings are plentiful, with a variety of onsite restaurants, bars and lounges. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is the largest and first to debut, with SLS Baha Mar and Rosewood Baha Mar to follow in the coming months. billion resort complex.