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F&B Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Miami Beach and More

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Tsui fills the role of director of food and beverage, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. She holds a bachelor of science in hospitality and tourism management with an emphasis in event planning. Dukes is an expert in craft beer, wine and spirits and will serve as mixologist.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Jessica Candy. Edward Searle and George Sous, MBA.

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Mastering Event Contracts: Essential Negotiation Strategies for Meeting Planners in 2025

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To better support planners in 2025, Smart Meetings chatted with Tyra Warner , associate professor and chair of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at College of Coastal Georgia, to learn what they should consider when entering the contract negotiation phase of their event planning.

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Smart Moves in South Carolina, Missouri and More

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Tourism bureau Experience Columbia SC hired both Shaffer and Lilly as sales managers. Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Visit Greater Palm Springs welcomed Foster as director of Palm Springs tourism.

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Tahoe South Events Center to Usher in Next Stage for Meeting Profs

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The events center will quarter two kitchens, fully staffed by a dedicated food and beverage service, giving planners the peace of mind needed to focus on their objectives, while providing attendees with a memorable experience. “We Sustainability Shaped by the Local Community.

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NYU Offers Incubation Hub for Hospitality Entrepreneurs

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As a member of the 2022 cohort, Aviva Wolf a HI Hub Incubator program finalist created Shred, a fast casual eatery that serves healthy menus with fresh ingredients made to order using state-of-the-art food processors in order to eliminate food waste. The idea emerged as a way to “minimize food waste in the hospitality industry.”

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Your IMEX America 2024 Recap: Day Two

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Herbert, founder, publisher and editor-in-chief of Black Meetings and Tourism; Harvey Grotsky, president, CEO, publisher and editor-in-chief of Coastal Communications; and the late Marin June Bright, CEO of Bright Business Media, publisher of Smart Meetings. Meeting industry journalists and publishers received certificates of appreciation.

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