Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

The hybrid gathering combined elements of Essence magazine’s wildly popular in-person festival with the all-virtual version that it hosted in 2020. The festival designed a concierge-style service with staff on bicycles and tricycles bringing food, beverages and gift bags directly to attendees.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JANUARY 22, 2021

Let’s face it: holidays haven’t been the same since March 2020, but that doesn’t mean you should let lockdown restrictions cancel your Valentine’s Day. With creativity […].

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

At the start of pandemic in 2020, Wyboston Lakes Resort’s management team took the decision to continue with planned refurbishments, which saw more than £3m invested into the resort’s Meetings and Events offering.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points. We are gifting with items ranging from a new mug with a favorite beverage and snack to celebration boxes including everything from champagne to streamers and whatever else can be imagined.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The beverage has become nearly as symbolic of the tennis tournament as the matches themselves, and this year marked the 15th anniversary of its debut. We also launched the first-ever Honey Deuce Cocktail Kit in 2020 to ensure fans could still cheer with a Honey Deuce in hand while COVID-19 kept the tournament closed to spectators.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Couples were greeted by a “Love Life” neon sign at the participating restaurants and presented with themed placemats and customized food and cocktail menus inspired by the series and its characters. Russell Stover Chocolates went all in on an actual wedding in 2020 between a couple with the last names Russell and Stover in Barnstead, NH.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

That would be a 60 percent increase from the same weekend in 2020, but still 6 million fewer than in 2019. million Americans were planning air travel over the three days, according to AAA statistics, six times more than in 2020, but 750,000 fewer than the same time in 2019. Conventioneers Return. Proven Safe. Mike Massari.

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EventUp

AUGUST 6, 2020

One of the key trends in guest expectations for 2020 and beyond is food inclusivity at venues and catered events– this means accommodating allergies and other dietary restrictions as often as possible. Event Food Trends. Food allergies and sensitivities. Food allergies and sensitivities. Non-alcoholic drinks.

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Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2022

Food and beverage is perhaps one of the most anticipated elements of any event. For this blog post, we interviewed experts in food and beverage and event planning to get the inside scoop on catering trends for the years ahead. Are you doing any food for remote events? Do we still see food as an experience?

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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Late this summer, Kate Levenstien was accomplishing something most food and drinks event planners couldn’t imagine happening in 2020: watching a live event she’d planned happen safely. How did Levenstien manage to successfully host her festival, given the nature of food and beverage events?

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Event Marketer

JUNE 14, 2021

Flip the food and beverage hour. This article was originally published in 2020 and is updated periodically. Another tip? Univision also surprised attendees with a sangria wall and small bites at the end of the experience, rather than kicking the event off with a traditional cocktail hour.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 4, 2019

When story-living is boosted by sensorial immersion—appeals to all of the senses—as part of the food and beverage, staging and lighting, the message is even more memorable. The post Study: How to Incorporate 3 Powerful Experiential Trends in Your 2020 Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. Leveraging Sensorial Immersion.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Take for example the shift expected in food and beverage experiences, and how solutions once considered more spectacle than strategic, like Makr Shakr’s robot bartender, will come into play. This article was originally published in 2020 and is updated periodically. Because these days we all want to breathe easier.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Ford at 2020 Essence Festival; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech. The tech company developed and built an entirely new, fully virtual booth for Ford Motor Company to attend the 2020 Essence Festival. Ford at 2020 Essence Festival; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech. The result was a company able to deliver unique, fulfilling experiences.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Five woman chefs of color in leadership roles across the United States spoke to Smart Meetings and shared stories of their careers, their inspirations and their passion for great food. In 2019, she was promoted to chef de partie at Capa; in 2020, sous chef. Peruvian food is very diverse and dynamic in its flavors,” she says.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 1, 2020

Its Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment , which was announced this week, tackles the nose-to-tail hotel experience—from health and hygiene to food and beverage safety, to technology and even how spaces will henceforth be designed. Hotels Respond to COVID-19 with New Cleaning Standard.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. Ramírez is food and beverage manager at Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa , a new Cancún property by Royal Resorts to open in June of this year. She has worked at St. Eduardo García Ramírez. Teri Agosta.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. Ramírez is food and beverage manager at Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa , a new Cancún property by Royal Resorts to open in June of this year. She has worked at St. Eduardo García Ramírez. Teri Agosta.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Following her addition to the team as reservations agent in 2020, DiBernardo quickly rose through to the roles of event manager, then sales manager, before her most recent role as senior sales manager. Bree DiBernardo Bree DiBernardo, The Gant The Gant promotes DiBernardo to the position of director of sales.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

According to a March article in The Washington Post , Royal Caribbean Group has seen a 30 percent increase in new bookings in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the last two months of 2020. View the 2020 Cruise Report Card by Friends of the Earth here. The 139-day voyage completely sold out by the day of its general opening.

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2021

The sponsorship includes in-person activations like the VIP Game Day Experience, which gives fans the chance to watch their favorite NWSL team at a regular-season match from the best seats in the house and includes a prepaid Mastercard for food, beverages and swag. One way to show at-home fans some love?

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

With this in mind, here are the top three trends shaping attendee experience in 2020. We saw an increased focus on sustainability within the events industry, and expect that this focus will only continue to increase into 2020. Look for sustainable venues, communication, vendors like food & beverage, and furniture rentals.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

a digital agency that developed its own streaming platform, BeSpeake, from the ground up in 2020 to serve clients who were scrambling to achieve their goals. “We Decreased costs associated with venues, food, beverages and accommodations can help expand distribution. Then omicron and the culture wars hit. “We

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The MICE

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In January 2020, one of these buildings was transformed into the Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel, while the other two remained the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center. With this range of food and beverage options, there’s something for every guest.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. Before this, he worked at The Elizabeth as assistant general manager of food and beverage. . Patrick Lacassagne.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The season of food is upon us, planners! While traditional menus are packed with these old favorites, this is your opportunity to break new ground with emerging food trends. 2023 has been an exciting year for food. Say goodbye to dry finger sandwiches and hello to boujee comfort foods! Boujee comfort food.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Food & Wine called the region the “Wild West” when it comes to wine production because of the creative approach to growing and blending. expanded the operation to include a food program and event space that has been used to support local community functions, including MUST! Charities for youth mentorship, poverty and hunger.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

New and existing clients as well as leading industry professionals helped celebrate the landmark year at the event on 4 July by indulging in delicious food prepared by Green & Fortune and listening to a spine-tingling live performance by Get Gospel.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

And the presence of Michelin-starred chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay is no exception to this booming food and beverage scene. Caesars has been an amazing partner to work with and we’ve been able to develop some incredible concepts with them.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. In terms of understanding where these trends will lead to in the future, both ‘Healthier Food’ and ‘Enhanced Dietary Requirements’ made the top two on the list.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 29, 2021

Launching on 25th – 27th May 2022 at the Poly World Trade Center Exhibition Hall, Food and Hospitality Guangzhou will give you access to the largest food & hospitality province in South China. As the third largest city in China (after Shanghai and Beijing), Guangzhou has an established premium international trade environment.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

I’m delighted that we’ve managed to complete a thorough review of the eGuide for the 2020 release, despite the challenges our industry is facing this year.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

The result is that availability of employees in the hospitality sector has hovered at less than 10% over the last five years while turnover has accelerated at a staggering pace of 165% from 2019 to 2020 before dipping to 85% in 2021 and lowering again to 70% as of December 2022, according to the report.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

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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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

—equips him well to oversee the growth of Zentis Osaka’s appeal to luxury lifestyle, following the full opening of Japan’s borders this past May, after the pandemic put a damper on the hotel’s opening in July 2020. Kimberly Johnson Kimberly Johnson Johnson has been promoted to events manager at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2020

Other steps suggested by hoteliers include access to sanitation amenities , extensive cleaning processes, additional employee training and elimination of buffets and offering self-serve food and beverages. Meetings professionals will need to revisit 2020 budgets and find creative ways to provide for these measures.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Holiday experiences were in short supply in 2020 as mandated pandemic lockdowns dampened spirits and prevented gathering. For the holiday season, the playful fast food chain was at it again, this time offering a mouthwatering getaway for eight to the Kentucky Fried Chicken Firelog Cabin located in—you guessed it—Kentucky.

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