Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Banks & Associates Inc.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hospitality 2014 Hotels 130

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Banks & Associates Inc.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hospitality 2014 Hotels 130

Event Marketer

MARCH 14, 2024

Celebrating its 20-year partnership with the API, the brand welcomed cardholders into its exclusive (and literally elevated) hospitality area, the Mastercard Club. Attendees could explore Mastercard’s tech and solutions through a multisensory tunnel experience.

Food and Beverage 278

Food and Beverage Apparel Sports Sponsorships 278

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Along with eight signature food and beverage experiences and a spa, beauty bar and fitness center, guests will be left in awe of the bright spaces across the property. In partnership with Montclair Hospitality Group, the property will offer international dining concepts and a signature bar. of meeting and event space.

2024 261

2024 Hotels Food and Beverage Retail 261

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

9, Caesars Entertainment and MPI produced the first “ Media & Momentum: A Morning of Recognition and Impact ” as a celebration of the contribution of the meetings and events industry media and announced the UNLV Hospitality College Scholarship. Jessica Hernandez, head of sales at Swingers, said, “We are high touch, versus high tech.”

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2024 Food and Beverage Hotels Tourism 246

Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Toronto ranked first in North America for both high-tech job creation and population growth and in the world for working women. The Centre is committed to making a positive impact through initiatives such as its Food and Beverage Program , focused on sourcing local and donating leftover items. The Discovery District , a 2.5

2004 223

2004 Food and Beverage Sustainability Attendance Marketing 223

Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Trend #1: Cross-Cultural Dishes & Menus Food and beverage selections at events are becoming more cross-cultural. Trend #2: The Art of Food Plating Attendees expect more than good food from event dining experiences in 2024—they are also looking for how dishes and beverages are presented to them.

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2024 Event Planning Food and Beverage Sustainability 195

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Meetings 2030 Food and Beverage 2024 246

Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

She has been in hospitality for almost two decades, at mostly Ritz-Carlton properties. 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. Lee brings 15 years of hospitality leadership experience to the new role. Sheila Buciuman.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels 2008 130

Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. He has spent the last 30 years gaining hospitality and business management experience with Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Tourism Hospitality Hotels 130

Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

A 15-year hospitality operations and management veteran, Yousfi was most recently chief growth officer at Carver Road Hospitality, as well as vice president of sales, services, catering, group dining and weddings at MGM Resorts International. Bilotti joined Duck Key, Florida’s Hawks Cay Resort as director of food and beverage.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels 2003 130

Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

A 15-year hospitality operations and management veteran, Yousfi was most recently chief growth officer at Carver Road Hospitality, as well as vice president of sales, services, catering, group dining and weddings at MGM Resorts International. Bilotti joined Duck Key, Florida’s Hawks Cay Resort as director of food and beverage.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels 2003 130

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Creative AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. • “I have my [in-house] network engineer review my internet order. And then she learned that some hospital systems won’t let their staff attend a continuing medical education event in person if there is a virtual option. Tried-and-True AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. When it doubt, ask, Cole says. •

Event Tech 121

Event Tech Tech Food and Beverage Contracts 121

EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

Put a Fine Point on Dining Few aspects of a meeting are as personal as the food and beverage experience. The personal touches that can customize and humanize the hospitality experience, particularly in light of the industry’s continuing shift to a tech-driven operations model.

Venues 185

Venues Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels 185

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO. Key functionality includes: Timesaving templates for proposals, proposal/invoice line items, food-and-beverage packages and contractual language so you never have to start from scratch. Which leads right into…. Eliminate double entry.

Food and Beverage 148

Food and Beverage Venues Management 2021 148

Planning Pod

MARCH 10, 2022

This has especially been the case for businesses in the events, hospitality and restaurant industries, which have suffered much more than others when it comes to staffing shortages and employee retention for both management and service workers. Another says that 59% of hospitality and food service staff won’t be coming back.

Hospitality 89

Hospitality Technology Food and Beverage Hotels 89

EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2024

The 2024 categories were once again split across three distinct criteria groups: Hotels Other suppliers Tech Providers Following a scoring review by our independent judging panel , the winners of the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards have now been confirmed. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners!

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2024 Meetings Hotels Food and Beverage 163

Canadian Special Events

JULY 29, 2024

Originating with a humble mission to support the Women’s College Hospital Foundation, the festival now draws over 5000 patrons each year to its iconic white and pink photo pop-up playground. s notorious soca DJ, Dr. Jay on stage showcasing Presenting Partner Visit Barbados and Charity Partner Women’s College Hospital Foundations.

Food and Beverage 98

Food and Beverage Fashion 2024 Entertainment 98

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

This spirit is an indelible part of the city’s identity as it influences forward-thinking approaches to hospitality, technology, and sustainability. As the fifth-largest city in the country, Phoenix is leading the way in finding sustainable solutions for all industries.

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Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Hospitality 130

Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Maybe you gravitate to tech conferences and panel-focused events, or maybe you’re more into trade shows with lots of vendors. You’ll meet people in tech, science, medical, aerospace, entertainment, and of course, food and beverage. You’ll also be able to pick from tons of different types of events to create.

Event Planning 147

Event Planning Food and Beverage Travel Trade Shows 147

Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Toronto ranked first in North America for both high-tech job creation and population growth and in the world for working women. The Centre is committed to making a positive impact through initiatives such as its Food and Beverage Program , focused on sourcing local and donating leftover items. The Discovery District , a 2.5

2004 130

2004 Food and Beverage Sustainability Attendance Marketing 130

Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

A Strategic HQ The building dedicated to managing more than 30 hospitality brands and 8,800 properties in 139 countries is filled with physical manifestations of the company’s touchstones. Travel Library Pantries with sinks, refrigerators, microwaves and snacks on each floor borrow a page from tech company culture.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Travel Hotels Banking 130

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2019

Tokyo is eager to attract more of the international meetings market, and a high-tech entertainment hub on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay could play a more important role. The island, Odaiba , has steadily developed since the 1990s as a commercial, leisure and residential area.

Hotels 154

Hotels Entertainment Travel Tech 154

Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Dianne says that understanding your target audience’s needs, your competitors’ price points and your cost of operations (overhead, mortgage/rent payments, staffing, food and beverage costs, utilities, cleaning, out-of-pocket rentals, etc.) Are you charging enough? So you should invest more there,” suggests Michael. “If

Venues 148

Venues Food and Beverage Social Media Marketing 148

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2022

The RT60 Rooftop bar and lounge is the star of this hotel’s food and beverage operation, with views from the 33rd floor cheek-by-jowl to Rockefeller Center. Other food fare includes the upscale dining venue NYY Steak and seasonal cuisine with a music theme at Sessions. The feel is American West meets casual luxury.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Venues Meetings Hotels 130

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Going High- and Low-Tech. At lunch and breakfast, attendees were simply directed to the food-and-beverage station with the color that matched their badge. In total, the summit hosted 93 total attendees, with about half of those tuning in virtually. I felt like I had a team and a partnership with them,” organizer Tara M.

Conference 105

Conference Food and Beverage 2020 Hospitality 105

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Louis Union Station,” Todd Hotaling, vice president of revenue and marketing at Lodging Hospitality Management, says. Newest food and beverage attraction is brewpub Imperial Beer Co. Add the history and splendor of the station itself, and the location becomes hard to resist. There is a magic to St.

Venues 147

Venues 2014 Hotels Food and Beverage 147

SmartMeetings

APRIL 20, 2017

With its high-tech ambitions, a new drink at the Lobby Bar at One Aldwych in London is changing the way that we enjoy and appreciate whiskey. As the hospitality industry continues to embrace technology, the art of blending these pleasures could become a worldwide trend.

Hotels 71

Hotels Tech Transportation Technology 71

EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Reviews | 3 Blog mentions Vantage Venues is more than a beautiful venue in the heart of downtown Toronto with stunning skyline views and award-winning, locally infused food & beverage. High-tech installments make communication easy and effective, while ergonomic chairs offer optimal comfort and refinement.

Meetings 156

Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Corporate Events 156

EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Reviews | 3 Blog mentions Vantage Venues is more than a beautiful venue in the heart of downtown Toronto with stunning skyline views and award-winning, locally infused food & beverage. High-tech installments make communication easy and effective, while ergonomic chairs offer optimal comfort and refinement.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Corporate Events 156

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced that Amy Chong, head of food and beverage at ExCeL London, has been appointed as the new chair of the Catering Working Group, after serving as vice-chair to Jamie Anderson, venue director, SEC Food. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

Food and Beverage 75

Food and Beverage Sports Hospitality Venues 75

Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Food & and beverage suppliers. Food and beverage (F&B) suppliers play a significant role in most events.

Contracts 158

Contracts Food and Beverage Entertainment Venues 158

SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

The hospitality industry is coming to the rescue. The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. Where are planners getting guidance on best practices for food and beverage? Here are highlights.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Hotels Contracts 111

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 6, 2017

For those packing to go to IMEX America in Las Vegas next week to see more than 12,000 of their best friends in the event and hospitality industry, we put together a checklist of things you will want to make sure to bring along. Workshops cover everything from career development and event tech to trends in food and beverage.

Food and Beverage 63

Food and Beverage Hospitality Event Tech Tech 63

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. Planning Pod simplifies serving customers and landing more leads.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage 2022 Contracts Management 78

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Some of those costs may be offset by fewer people attending in person, meaning less food and beverage, hotel rooms and travel costs will be incurred. Start by focusing on what experience you want to deliver, then choose the tech that meets your goals. Venues: A great deal of uncertainty about the right way to meet still exists.

Insurance 85

Insurance Financial Meetings Food and Beverage 85

PCMA Convene

APRIL 11, 2017

It’s a great option for groups that don’t want to be in the mix with thousands of other meeting participants — when you are here, you are the business in town, and everyone knows it and is hospitable. And on the first Thursday each month, Boise features food and beverage specials, entertainment, art-crawl itineraries, and more.

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Conference Food and Beverage Hotels Hospitality 81