Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lopez will serve as director of food & beverage, bringing with him 21 years of experience in food and wine in the hospitality industry. He will manage all food and beverage processes and events and will establish and uphold exceptional culinary experiences for guests.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

How planners can take part culture of conservation, environmental sustainability and positive impact at a sought-after destination June 8 is World Ocean Day. Read More: Sustainability as a Practice Get to Know Michelle Liu—and The Bahamian Waters The Bahamas is known for its crystal blue water and life-filled coral reefs.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Spatial design is not a buzzword; its already transforming industries outside hospitality, including real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The hospitality and events industries are labour-intensive, with high capital expenditures on food and beverages, so streamlining operations without sacrificing quality is essential.

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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. These events are planned to not only reward, but to also educate the team in an effort to strengthen the individuals and company to move forward. Passing Trend: Hugless.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. 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 Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A full bar and diverse menu of food and beverage items offer plenty of options outside of the traditional popcorn and candy. The food and beverage can also customize craft cocktails and dish garnishes on theme with the current meeting or event. SM What type of corporate events have you hosted there?

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

To celebrate the launch of its first line of electric vehicles, US Open sponsor Mercedes-Benz is educating tennis fans on its electrification efforts. In addition to the courts, the brand provided an open-air lounge offering food and drinks. Sports Sponsorship Q&A: How American Express Keeps it Fresh at the US Open. MERCEDES-BENZ.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 1, 2020

While meetings professionals and the hospitality partners they work with have been understandably focused on the health and safety of event attendees since the appearance of the COVID-19 pandemic, both groups realize the continued importance of incorporating sustainability measures into those events, as well. Food & Beverage.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. I didn’t pick hospitality; it picked me,” said Candace Hemingway. “I

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 24, 2025

PCMA’s new Head of Global Sustainability Tanya Popeau has worked with a wide range of global corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions. In February, Tanya Popeau joined PCMA as the global head of sustainability. PCMA also has a fantastic focus from events to education and research.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre , has scooped the Sustainability Award for Catering for its catering division, QEII Taste, at the London Venue & Catering Awards. The partnership with Bees Max and the colony on the fourth-floor garden are a great story and a great education initiative.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

This partnership continues Levy’s dedication to fostering the growth and success of the meetings industry, through which it will highlight its ongoing commitment to sustainable practices. Through strong supplier partnerships, Levy delivers sustainable catering experiences that are both ethically sourced and environmentally friendly.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2023

The foundation for providing top-shelf catering was laid by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who believed that catering services shouldn’t be mired in mass-produced batches of food in hot boxes and served in chafing dishes. They were really interested and willing to change it up,” Brunson said.

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

For those of you who are in the midst of planning a special event, you may be wondering how you can keep your carbon footprint small despite the fact that large events often result in a lot of waste – especially in the food service department! Toben Food by Design. Elana Kochman Owner and Director Toben Food by Design.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Properties have realized this is a great market for them will work with you on how you package your food and beverage. “It’s It’s not just the standard all-inclusive package; they’re willing to stretch that boundary with you and I think that’s made a huge difference because the food part was a big detractor.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Get in touch with a compostable food service for your food waste reduction. Set up a composting collection program for any food and organic waste generated. Food service.

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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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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

It’s clear that our food systems will need to change — and change radically — if we are to safeguard the planet and feed a growing population. The good news is that new approaches, new partnerships, and new resolve — spurred on by the urgent threat food waste poses to the planet — are changing that. (Painting by Dennis Wojtkiewicz).

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2022

www.thedillylondon.com/sustainability. Newly independent West End London hotel, The Dilly, has just been presented with the international Green Key award – the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Sustainable Luxury Sustainability is a topic constantly at the center of meetings and events industry conversation and it’s evolving as more than a trend to become a revolution of eco-friendly awareness in business standards of practice.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Ultra’s ‘Mission: Home’ Sustainability Program successfully executed 30 initiatives at the 22nd annual, sold-out festival which took place March 25 – 27 at Miami’s Bayfront Park. electronic music festivals and beyond.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, the event planning industry has the unique opportunity to shift how we think of events and lead the way toward sustainable practices. Here’s how to plan greener events for a more sustainable future. How do you plan a sustainable event?

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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. These events are planned to not only reward, but to also educate the team in an effort to strengthen the individuals and company to move forward. Passing Trend: Hugless.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

Meetings also foster connection and learning, and by hosting a diverse array of conferences, seminars, and workshops, Blackpool serves as a hub for education, knowledge sharing, and upskilling. Our town’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility ensures that these events leave a positive legacy for future generations.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 8, 2018

Attendees participating in the “Redesigning Event Management for Sustainability” session during the Sustainable Brands 2018 conference. To decide which cards in four categories —venue/space, food and beverage, décor and signage, and outreach/education — were necessary for an event they might plan in the future.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 11, 2022.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Implement eco-friendly policies Make sustainability a priority by implementing eco-friendly policies that reduce environmental impact. Simple changes like providing attendees with reusable containers and utensils, minimizing printed materials in favor of digital, and reducing food waste enable events to model green best practices.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

To help achieve these ambitions, PJP consulted sustainable events specialists A Greener Festival Ltd (AGF). The Platinum Jubilee Pageant set out to achieve excellence in inclusivity, accessibility, diversity, environmental sustainability, creativity and celebration. Sustainability Action Summary. Food Salvage. 675 t CO2e.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings. The unique setting, combined with nostalgic music and food, will make for an unforgettable vintage-inspired event.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 27, 2022

They include developing essential skills in general management and leadership, human resources, finance, revenue management, security and risk, marketing, sales, front-of-house, housekeeping, as well as culinary and food and beverage service.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Taking a conscious approach to running events and the long-term future, the venue is firmly established as a sustainability leader. Managing Director Nigel Nathan explains: “Sustainability is at the heart of what we do and we look to lead the way in the event industry. million visitors each year. Organising in partnership.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2022

Meet with Momentum Boston, the second installment of a new event series by Marriott that began this June, continued the brand’s mission to educate meeting and event planners in its redevelopment projects—from convention resorts to spaces to food and beverage—and to empower planners amid a booming return to meetings.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. Educational? Here’s an in-depth checklist that covers the most critical areas to focus on so that you can run your next corporate event with ease! Entertaining?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

How do you handle unexpected guest counts or potential food shortages? What protocols do you have in place to ensure food safety and hygiene? Together, we educated guests on the journey from farm or wildlife to the table. Read More : Beyond the Plate: The Art of Culinary Event Planning What questions should they be asking?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Search within blog categories like education, sustainability and team building or check out her opinion pieces for something different. Speaking of opinion, here’s a great article on sustainably supporting local communities , while creating authentic experiences for event goers. Event Leadership Institute. Gallus Events.

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