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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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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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Michelin-starred Dining in…Orlando?

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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. The last guide covered 2008-2009. appeared first on Smart Meetings. And with so many celebrity-chef outposts, deservedly so.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. The post Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Chandra Allison.

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Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey

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When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Only 34 percent of respondents (down from 43 percent in the 2016 survey and 50 percent in the 2015 survey) indicated that they will be holding meetings outside the United States in the future. percent in the 2016 survey.

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15 of 2016’s Hottest Meeting Destinations

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Las Vegas, New York City, Paris and other perennial favorites were among the world’s top meetings destinations in 2016, but several other locations significantly enhanced their appeal largely due to major expansion and renovation projects. Here are 15 of the leading meetings cities in 2016. of event space. It features 2.6 million sq.

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Four Tips for Planning a Memorable Last-Minute Holiday Party

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From booking a venue that will help with the preparation process to how to “wow” attendees with fun and creative food and beverage options that don’t break the bank, I’ve provided my top four tips for hosting a memorable event this holiday season. Louis location since 2008. Louis at The Arch.