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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

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Trimmer, who became the city’s agricultural director in 2008, parallels the city’s agricultural education with how the city and many other states have been showing and continue to show off their wineries. “We He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. Trimmer asks.

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Michelin-starred Dining in…Orlando?

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The last guide covered 2008-2009. Las Vegas, which strives to go bigger than anywhere else—and is in continual competition with Orlando for meetings and events business—used to have its restaurants rated by Michelin. And with so many celebrity-chef outposts, deservedly so. Yet apparently that guide sold so poorly it was discontinued.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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His other experience with Hyatt includes working as hotel manager for Hyatt Grand Central New York and director of food and beverage for Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico. Most recently, Mardell worked as opening hotel manager for Thompson Austin and tommie Austin in Texas.

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Smart Moves in Half Moon Bay, Melrose and More

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For more than 20 years, Lindner has moved his way through the hotel industry, starting in food and beverage roles in Germany, his home country. Lindner has been food and beverage manager for Mandarin Oriental, Paris, director of food and beverage at Mandarin Oriental, London and more. Timothy Lee.

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25 Things You Didn’t Know About… Suzanne Scully Hackman

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If I had to eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be potatoes—I’m an Irish girl ! The best gift I’ve ever given was being able to give my mom 10 more years to live by giving her a kidney in 2008. My go-to in-flight beverage choice is water. I never leave the house without my phone. My nickname in high school was Zanny.

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Agency Spotlight: INVNT

Event Industry News

Formed: 2008. Formation: INVNT was established in the summer of 2008 – at the height of the financial crisis – with the aim of challenging and changing perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours. If your agency has a fitting story to tell, get in touch: Jamie@eventindustrynews.com . Agency: INVNT. Annual Events: 100+. Staff: 51-100.

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People on the Move

PCMA Convene

Hilton has appointed Adam Crocini to the role of vice president, food and beverage, Luxury and Lifestyle Group. market between 2004 and 2008. Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Adam Crocini. VisitPITTSBURGH has named Jerad Bachar its new executive vice president after a nationwide search. Mark Birtha.