SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

The next morning, outside of the general session was another gathering where at least a dozen people probably handled the coffee and a display of fruit, pastries and yogurt before you plated your food. Bird Flu broke out in 1997, followed by SARS in 2003 and Swine Flu in 2009. You get the picture. Vastly different from today.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

That’s because Calgary participated in a Feeding the 5000 event, a global initiative to serve up meals made entirely from perfectly edible food that otherwise would have been sent to landfills, largely because it doesn’t meet aesthetic standards. Launched by Global Feedback Ltd. Volunteers prepared a lunch for 5,000 people.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

From the threat of tipsy attendees, to wrappers and discarded plates cluttering booths, serving food and drink samples on the exhibition floor can be tricky business. Since then, Herlitz has encountered directives that differ from venue to venue — but has also laid down his own rules in response to misadventures with food on the show floor.

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The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

Between 2009–2011, the property was completely refurbished and reopened in 2011. On the food and beverage side, the hotel has Jack’s brasserie, also known as the ‘Bernese institution’ and is named after the father of one of the previous owners of the Gauer family, a veteran hotelier family in Switzerland. Bern is the capital.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In November, the economic recovery since the 2007–2009 recession was in its eighth year, and “showing little signs of fatigue,” according to Reuters. 2009 Event-supply rentals. When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. economy’s growth was outpacing expectations.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. Peace of mind Putting on an impactful pharma event involves countless details and moving parts.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Spin opened a New York City flagship in 2009, followed by clubs in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Toronto, with more locations to come. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave. A favorite Mexican condiment stars in another Hornblower activity. Interactive Acrobatics.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

As a Rhode Island native, Adamo knew that Providence was home to a rich food scene born of the city’s many ethnic groups—Italian, especially—as well as the waves of trained chefs who graduate from J&W and stay to open their own restaurants. So how could scrappy Providence claim its rightful place among America’s great food cities? “No

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Spin opened a New York City flagship in 2009, followed by clubs in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Toronto, with more locations to come. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave. A favorite Mexican condiment stars in another Hornblower activity. Interactive Acrobatics.

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Food and Beverage 2009 Hotels Venues 49

Bizzabo

MAY 31, 2019

Event planners will have access to six different locations at the zoo including the Hippo House where you and your guests can get unparalleled views of the hippo exhibit, the Zoo Restaurant which is the park's largest eatery and serves delicious food, and the Aquarium Berlin which houses a shark tank, piranhas, and other interesting fish.

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All Seated

MAY 2, 2023

Bleisure is a portmanteau of business and leisure, first published in 2009. Let’s break down how bleisure travel – the blending of business and personal travel – is transforming the hospitality industry. 1) What is bleisure travel? It combines a work trip with an extended vacation before, during, or after the work event.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2018

In 2009, more than 500 life-sized sculptures were installed in the oceans surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc. Everyone enjoys ramen, the ultimate comfort food. Museo Subacuatico de Arte, Mexico. A post shared by Andi Alanis (@andi_uw_alanis) on Dec 5, 2014 at 1:14pm PST. Looking for a museum outside of the box?

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

They display information about where the food on the buffet comes from and I’ve never seen this elsewhere before, and it’s a fantastic idea to showcase sustainability in a transparent way. The hotel also offers food and beverage workshops, so it’s all under one roof for guests’ convenience.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 13, 2017

This special event was launched in 2009—an announcement, unsurprisingly, via Facebook. This Sunday (June 18) is International Sushi Day—and I’m betting you didn’t even realize that was a thing. The sole activity to celebrate International Sushi Day: Eat and appreciate sushi (for bonus points, introduce someone to sushi).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Since the inception of these national and regional events in 2009, “I’m proud to say that over $500 million worth of business has been booked as a result of Smart Meetings,” Bright said. Fun, Food and Friendship. Do Ask, Do Tell. Daren Martin. Timothee Lovelock.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 2, 2017

In recent years, the LVCC has switched catering providers to enhance its food offerings, and partnered with Cox Business/Hospitality Network to improve bandwidth and Wi-Fi offerings. “We By 2009, the meeting — held at the Vancouver Convention Centre for more than 25 years now — had outgrown its home base. “We Photo Credit: Adobe Stock.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2024

He has been a cornerstone of The Peninsula Hotels since 2009, and has served as the managing director of The Quail since 2017. He went on to move through ascending roles, eventually serving as senior vice president of food and beverage operations for The Peninsula Hotels Worldwide at the brands head office in Hong Kong.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

recession hit December 2007, through post-recession (mid-2009), to the recovery. Respondents report that, on average, food and beverage remains their single-largest expense, accounting for 31 percent of their costs at their largest 2016 event. Average change: +1.5 percent compared to +2.3 percent in the 2015 survey.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

1986: Food can reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. As every laboratory rat knows, food can create and reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. A Meeting Runs on Its Stomach. “As Heart Attack on a Plate. She, Robot.

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