Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Shafi is director of operations for the AC Hotel Miami Dadeland , and Salinas is now the hotel’s food and beverage manager. Before his new position, he was general manager of W San Francisco Marriott Hotel for eight years; under his leadership, American Hotel & Lodging Association named W San Francisco the 2016 Hotel of the Year.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The world of food and beverage is one that allows planners to get really creative. Let’s look back at some of the year’s best food and beverage ideas for events. 6 Brain Food Snacks that are Office-Friendly. Wellness was all the buzz in 2016, and it will continue to be a priority for many Americans in 2017.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director. These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

He has worked in various leadership roles at Four Seasons since 2000, such as assistant food and beverage manager, director of sales in multiple locations and director of marketing, among others. Most recently, Giang was executive assistant manager of food and beverage at Alma Resort. Glaucia Canil.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

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.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

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. She has been with the company since 2016, previously working as assistant director of the spa. Sabine Schanzenbach.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2022

She now returns to Visit Philadelphia after a 16-year tenure and has since held similar executive roles at Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, on the host committee for the 2016 Democratic National Convention and more. Alex Batista. Daniel Padilla. Justin Jaret. Ana Liberty, Kristina Ovies and Chuck Carter.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2018

Dining is the third largest expense for business travelers—some $77 billion in 2016 in the United States alone—behind only lodging and airfare. The differences between generations extends beyond the types of establishments food is purchased from. That’s a large piece of the pie! The older two categories tend to be avid Yelpers.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2016

So, as we — Convene ‘s five on-staff writers and editors — looked back over 2016, we asked ourselves this question: What’s one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year? . When we did this last year, I sidestepped the issue and offered not so much a trend as a prayer of hope for 2016. Robots and Other Next-Gen Tools.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 30, 2017

A post shared by Grub Street (@grubstreet) on Nov 16, 2016 at 8:47am PST. happynewyear #2016 #hangover #newyearnewme #coffee #latteart #12corners #outwiththeold. The pumpkin spice latte may be the most basic beverage, but no one can resist its sweet allure. grubstreet : @melissa_hom. Don’t let appearances fool you there.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2016

She was always eager to learn every aspect of the industry over the years, taking on several positions ranging from food and beverage to guest services. The post 2016 Industry Leaders: Amy Hildahl appeared first on Connect Association. Career Accomplishments. There are lessons learned in different ways.”. Twyla Tharp.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

We recently worked with a luxury association convention group of 750 at a legacy New York City hotel where we piggybacked the food and beverage component for a major gala with the group of a similar size in an adjacent ballroom.” Use food as centerpieces (like colorful fruit displays or bread towers).

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Kaufman and his team developed new revenue streams including food and beverage sales, spa usage and recreational offerings. The post 2016 Industry Leaders: Larry Kaufman appeared first on Connect Association. My first job in the hospitality industry was… a busboy at a country club. 909-937-3000. discoverontariocalifornia.org.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 23, 2018

Note: Parents traveling with toddlers can carry aboard infant formula, baby food and juice. Note: Beverages with 70 percent or more alcohol content (140 proof) are banned. Note: New to the banned list in 2016 was the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, which has issues with battery defects that spark fires.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2017

The past two years have been a transformative process that has reinvigorated gaming, food and beverage and will now include the complete redesign of our hotel rooms. Earlier this year, the hotel introduced 21 Boulevard Penthouses in February and renovated the Lanai Suites and Bungalow Suites, and built 46 additional rooms in 2016.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

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. Here are some highlights of the results: Size of 2017 convention/meeting budget vs. 2016 convention/meeting budget — -1 percent compared to +1.7

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

In 2016, we made the decision to invest £250k in refurbishing the 1980s conference room into a 5-star wedding venue, which saw tremendous success, having increased and then doubled our average wedding spend.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

In November 2016, IRF collected completed surveys from 109 meeting planners and 34 hoteliers. – The top standard preferred food & beverage wellness inclusions for meetings and events were healthy snacks (83%), water and reduced calorie drinks (82%), and fish, chicken and lean meats (80%).

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2017

Each year a new crop of buzzy ingredients and culinary novelties lands on food and beverage menus to tempt diners eager to try the hippest new dishes and drinks. The well-worn fashion maxim “Black goes with everything” also applies to the food world, where the results prove more bold than basic. Veggies in the Limelight.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In 2016, a suite of galleries and meeting rooms opened as part of the growing MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology). caterers the Drago Brothers provide food and beverage. Built in 1909, Lisbon, Portugal’s Tejo Power Station supplied the city with electricity for decades. Renowned L.A. petersen.org/private-events.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In 2016, a suite of galleries and meeting rooms opened as part of the growing MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology). caterers the Drago Brothers provide food and beverage. Built in 1909, Lisbon, Portugal’s Tejo Power Station supplied the city with electricity for decades. Renowned L.A. petersen.org/private-events.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas. Here are six highlights from IMEX America 2016: Innovation & Technology.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Levy Restaurants was chosen as food-and-beverage provider at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in 2016, just as the center was undergoing an expansion and renovation which debuted earlier this year. That leaves “wet waste” — leftover food that can’t be given away. But the goal is always zero food waste.”.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 26, 2017

The experience would not be what it is if not for the exquisite food, drinks, décor, and of course the swag bag. A post shared by LuMee (@lumeecase) on Dec 23, 2016 at 9:12am PST. Food & Beverage. The H20 brand also debuted the first in a series of three movies about food, design, and fashion.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 9, 2017

In honor of National Rosé Day on June 10, the airline is offering a sneak preview of their seasonal beverage service. A post shared by JON & VINNY (@jonandvinnydelivery) on Jun 13, 2016 at 5:26pm PDT. A post shared by Empty Nestopia (@traveling_donna) on Sep 2, 2016 at 5:00pm PDT. Sip Rosé On Your Way. wrud for dinner?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2017

After all, who can resist joyful music, sugary beverages and glittering lights. A post shared by Inbal (@thegourmetgoddess_official) on Dec 25, 2016 at 4:43pm PST. A post shared by Sari (@s_weintraub) on Dec 25, 2016 at 12:22pm PST. A post shared by Kandice (@kandicenicole_) on Jul 22, 2016 at 11:03pm PDT.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

Attendees can see where their food comes from “when they walk in the door” of Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. The site offers food preservation methods such as pickling and fermentation, and innovative recipes. Foraged Cocktails. Who knew foraging is part of the Swedish identity? What’s come out of it is — ‘I want local.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2017

In 2016, the WWII Museum was named the No. Elizabeth Pearce, author of “Drink Dat New Orleans: A Guide to the Best Cocktail Bars, Neighborhood Pubs and All-Night Dives,” and the former senior curator at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, has just the right mix of drinking stories to share. The National World War II Museum.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2018

A post shared by Don Bugito (@donbugito) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:23am PDT. Don Bugito , also known as the Prehispanic Snackeria, focuses on planet-friendly protein snacks made from food native to the American continent. All food components are made from scratch. Don Bugito—San Francisco. Bug-Appetit—New Orleans.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. . • Budget control is being exercised [two mentions]. •

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

When Kimberly Smith was reviewing attendee feedback following the 2016 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference & Expo, she kept coming across the same complaint: The event’s F&B options had left attendees with a bad taste in their mouth. The feedback, she said, “was a wakeup call.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Check out these meals served by 15 global airlines on their 2016 flights. Best bet: The dessert from Qantas! read more.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2023

Today, the three categories the crew will have to cut, keep, or improve are: Production Food Marketing But before the crew starts making event budget cuts, Nick shares a disclaimer. I know that’s super controversial, but it’s pretty easy and probably the highest cost in the F&B (food and beverage) bubble.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

The need for caffeine can seriously dent an F&B budget — a point that McLean recently made during a breakout session on meeting trends at MPI’s 2016 World Education Congress (WEC). I hate it with a passion, but there’s nothing I can do about it.”. THE UNFILTERED TRUTH. You’re getting nothing giving up a lot,” Dominguez said. The second?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 17, 2017

The second-generation winemakers opened Liana in 2016. Artesa is known for food and wine pairings. CANVAS participants experienced “Taste of Artesa,” a sampling of finger foods and sparkling, white and red wines. Food Truck Festival. Food” trucks aren’t just for food anymore. Cocktail Hour. Trade Show.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2017

The annual study polled 63,000 guests between June 2016 and May 2017 to determine overall satisfaction on things like reservation, check-in/ check-out, guest room, food and beverage, hotel services and price. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts was only a point behind.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In January 2016, she walked through a snowstorm to deliver her first batch for sale at a specialty grocer in Boston’s South End. Another example: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has partnered with Tucson Tamale Company to serve its decidedly local tamales, which have been touted by Alton Brown of the Food Network as best in the country.

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