Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

As food-and-beverage costs increase for venues, those expenses are passed directly to event organizers. Some of our clients are experiencing up to 30% increase in prices over 2022. 88% report that budgets have increased due to inflation/higher costs and this percentage has increased from 68% in Q2 2022.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The Sweets & Snacks Expo will return to Chicago in 2022 and 2023.

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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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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Throughout 2022, nearly every meeting service provider continues to be short-staffed and plagued by last-minute no-shows or insufficiently skilled workers. To best prepare you, here are eight kinds of curveballs other meeting professionals have been thrown so far in 2022, with expectations extending into 2023— and how to deal with them.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2022

The folks at MeetingsNet’s sister publication, Catersource, have pulled together the food-and-beverage trends that chefs are talking about for 2022, from global food fusions to yuzu vinagarette. Gallery Slide description: Another cuisine mashup to look for in 2022: Korean and Spanish. Gating level. anonymous user.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. A total of 14,557 pounds of food has been donated in that time. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Hotel Wailea in Maui named Abac food and beverage director. An interest in food and wine tastings led Abac to pursue his designation as Advanced Sommelier in 2020. The post Smart Moves: Food and Beverage appeared first on Smart Meetings. Derrin Abac. Whitney is Icicle Village Resort ’s executive chef.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Fine dining, diverse cuisine and unique culinary experiences When traveling internationally, one of the ways in which visitors can tangibly absorb the culture, personality and literal taste of the destination is through food. Dinner entree from Ginza Toyoda But travelers to Tokyo can expect more than traditional Japanese food.

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Event Marketer

MAY 9, 2022

The “Remezcla House in the Desert” footprint featured more than 20,000 square feet of dance floors, immersive activations, VIP amenities and complimentary beverages from Mexican beer brand Tecate and tequila brand Ilegal Mezcal. As part of the brand’s efforts to fight food insecurity, the space featured a “What Do You Give A Crop About?”

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Food is a crowd pleaser, particularly for long exhibitions and trade shows. You needn’t sell cookware or food to use a booth like this. Two things that always draw a crowd: food and activity. It also shows off an ideal “farm-fresh food.” This Heineken booth provides a lower bar and an upper balcony to enjoy your beverage.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Tsui fills the role of director of food and beverage, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. Nicholas Dukes and Zachary Abeyta Nicholas Dukes (left) and Zachary Abeyta (right), Pechanga Casino Resort Pechanga Resort Casino brings on two new beverage professionals to its F&B team.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The accreditation process involved a survey that closely examined five key areas, including Energy & Water Conservation, Waste Management & Recycling, Rooms & Facilities, Food & Beverage, and Corporate & Social Responsibility.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Coke’s roots in music run deep, from countless festival sponsorships and partnerships with legendary artists through the years, to the Coke Studio global music platform launched in 2022. Over the summer, the beverage giant added another notch to its belt: The Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Summer Festival, Amplified by Coke Studio.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Alex Hernandez Alex Hernandez, Hotel Bennett Hernandez joins Hotel Bennett as director of food and beverage. He will plan, develop and execute all food and beverage operations across the property. Snyder has worked in the hospitality, food and beverage industries for 30 years and is an award-winning chef.

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More than simply stretching our pre-existing 2022 budgets thin might be required in this climate. More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Higher Food and Beverage Costs. The Rise of Energy Costs . in the last year.

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Nunify

JANUARY 4, 2022

63% marketing leaders say they plan to conduct “the same number or more” virtual events in 2022. 99% companies consider webinars critical to their marketing plan ( Statista , 2022). Top 3 challenges APAC region faced with virtual events were lack of engagement, tech issues and lack of knowledge with the format or tech ( AMEX , 2022).

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Naturally, non-alcoholic brewers and zero-proof beverage makers, who create complex drinks that mimic cocktails without the alcohol, are leading the charge. In addition, Bumble teamed up with non-alcoholic beverage brand Kin Euphorics and its co-founder Bella Hadid last July for a Summer of Love drive-in experience in Montauk, NY.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Ryan Hink and Aaron Losch Ryan Hink (left) and Aaron Losch (right) Hink is director of food & beverage at Durango Casino & Resort. He has 20 years of experience in food and beverage, with 11 years as manager of food and beverage at the Grand Hyatt San Diego.

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SevenEvents

MAY 9, 2022

our venue finding team have made a list of their top 3 hottest summer party venues for 2022 right here: corinthian roof terrace. the dedicated team can offer a variety of food and beverage packages and are currently offering a free glass of prosecco to each guest on arrival, cheers to that! the walks, grays inn gardens.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

This is the second consecutive year of waning passenger satisfaction, following a 22-point decline in 2022 from 2021. The biggest factor driving this year’s decline in satisfaction is cost and fees, which has fallen 17 points from 2022. The study was fielded from March 2022 through March 2023.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Attendees were invited to explore the doors and enjoy food trucks featuring local international cuisine, cinnamon-flavored marshmallows and beverages. The Dallas activation is one stop on a tour of events planned through 2022. Future stops will target communities where immigration is prevalent or a divisive topic.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Read More : Indicator Lights: 2022 Industry Predictions. Betty was created by Bear Robotics to battle the increasing pressure placed on the food service industry, which can attributed to employee shortages. Read More : Essential F&B: 2022 Catering Trends. Read More : Essential F&B: 2022 Catering Trends.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2024

has more than doubled since the 1980s; the authors cite a 2022 Lancet study finding that nearly half a million Americans die early every year as a result of excess body weight. At a symposium session, Cohn shared the results of a survey General Mills funded on food shaming — “defined as ‘making people feel bad about what they eat.’”

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Whether you offer on-site or off-site catering, dropoff or pickup, Planning Pod’s comprehensive catering software solution is trusted by 20,000+ hospitality, food services and event professionals because it…. Food-&-Beverage + Menu Management. Top Features. Kitchen and Team Management. Key Advantages.

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Exhibitor Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

SHELTON, CT  As the restaurant and foodservice industry comes out of the year-long impact of the global pandemic, Clarion Events Food and Beverage Grou.

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Ins'Tent

APRIL 4, 2022

If you’re looking to attend or exhibit at a trade show this year, here is a list of the 11 Top 2022 trade shows in the US that you want to watch out for: . When: April 15- 24, 2022. When: November 18- 27, 2022. When: April 23- 27, 2022. Magic Las Vegas 2022 . When: August 8-10, 2022. Automotive .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Fine dining, diverse cuisine and unique culinary experiences When traveling internationally, one of the ways in which visitors can tangibly absorb the culture, personality and literal taste of the destination is through food. Dinner entree from Ginza Toyoda But travelers to Tokyo can expect more than traditional Japanese food.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The food and beverage experience was unmatched. Food Dudes led the charge with a plethora of delectable passed apps and food stations galore. With 2022 being the busiest year I have seen in my entire career, I know I appreciated the chance to let loose and shake off some of the stresses of the event season.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 28, 2021

SIGEP, the International Trade Show of Artisan Gelato, Pastry and Bakery and the Coffee World, will launch its “Road map to SIGEP 2022” (the edition being held live from 22nd to 26th January next year at Rimini expo centre) with a completely digital version from 15th to 17th March.

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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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Exhibitor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

SHELTON, CT  Clarion Events Food and Beverage Group along with the California Restaurant Association announced today that the Western Foodservice and H.

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Exhibitor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

SHELTON, CT  Clarion Events Food and Beverage Group along with the California Restaurant Association announced today that the a href="[link].

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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. Treat consumers to sweet samples. Crash a wedding, but make it a branding moment. The motivation?

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Grimes is also seeing contract issues around food-and-beverage pricing, where rapid inflation is causing some hotels and caterers to ignore certain terms of their contracts because of rising costs. The hotel is saying “given rapid inflation on food and beverage, we can't afford that” irrespective of the contract’s terms.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

Wyboston Lakes Resorts has delivered a record six months of Meetings and Events business for the first half of 2022, despite restrictions around events in January and February following the Omicron outbreak. Business on the books at the six-month point is up by 47% on 2019 with a solid base already in place for 2023.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

While the portfolio’s range of creative food and beverage experiences have always supported healthy lifestyles, his team is seeing an increase in inquiries from planners for these types of meals and breaks. And while we are seeing a range of inquiries, our loyal, repeat groups are returning.

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