Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Food and beverages can make or break an event, often leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Was the food well-prepared? How Canada Is Shaking Up F&B Offerings In this piece, Smart Meetings Managing Editor Kate Zaliznock highlights Canadas innovative approach to food and beverage. Was there variety?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

She brings over two decades of experience managing high-profile conferences across various industries, spending the last decade of her career as president of events at Digiday, where she oversaw a team responsible for producing some of the media industry’s most influential gatherings. Fairbanks is appointed as catering sales manager.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

and the ACC Liverpool Group, who operate the M&S Bank Arena and Exhibition Centre Liverpool, collaborated to showcase a model for sustainable event management for the the event. food service areas including the M&S Bank Arena, Arena Club Boxes, Sodexo Live! Fully plant-based menus were served across all Sodexo Live!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

From locally sourcing food and provisions to waste reduction programs, hotels and restaurants alike are integrating smart measures to ensure a better future and greater guest satisfaction. Sustainability in hospitality is no longer a trend but rather a foundational set of practices, including for Marriott Bonvoy Events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Guests are welcomed with drinks on the Conservatory Terrace before enjoying gourmet food stations featuring options such as bao buns, mac ‘n’ cheese, posh dogs, and mini poke bowls, all with both meat and plant-based choices.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

The competition honoured the top individual courses and services in both junior and senior categories, along with the prestigious Champion Chef, Food Service Champion, and Chairmans Best Team Awards. This years theme emphasised the importance of root-to-branch cooking, using local seasonal produce, and minimising food waste.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The former managing director of Simply Better, a Bingley-based events and marketing agency which ceased trading in 2024, has paid tribute to XSEM for successfully riding out a period that devastated the events industry. Rob Woodhead has joined Leeds-based XSEM with the aim of growing its already widening client base.

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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. Ferrero USA. Agency: MSM , Webster, NY.

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JUNE 24, 2022

There’s something about a food truck that makes passersby stop and grab a bite. People love mobile restaurants — some food trucks even have a loyal base of followers. And catering trucks are flexible, so they’re a wise option for events that take place outdoors, such as art fairs and cultural celebrations.

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JUNE 24, 2022

There’s something about a food truck that makes passersby stop and grab a bite. People love mobile restaurants — some food trucks even have a loyal base of followers. The post How Food Truck Vendors Can Draw a Crowd to Your Attraction appeared first on Eventbrite Blog. No wonder adding […].

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Sustainable Foods. Fortunately, with good planning and collaboration with venue staff, you can assemble the right food for the right attendee at the right time without budget overruns. Nine Ways to Meet Attendees Where They Are It shouldn’t surprise you that 25% of the average meeting budget is spent on food and beverage.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. The event management platform is really just one of the things in the grand scheme of planning the actual event.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Over half (54 percent) consider sustainability highly important in their 2025 planning, with 47 percent having established clear sustainability goals and action plans and also focusing on DE&I practices, waste management, and eco-friendly food and beverage options. sales manager.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A food hall. Smart Meetings has rounded up food halls across the country that not only provide a wide variety of cuisine for groups to choose from and reconvene in the dining area but are also located in buildings connected to the history and culture of the destination they are set in. An easy solution?

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 22, 2024

You probably know that managing a successful event requires meticulous organization and clear communication. But you might not know that one of the most essential tools for event detail management is the Banquet Event Order, or BEO. Food and beverage: Menu selections, bar services, and beverage packages.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Partner: Miller Zell Purina Pro Plan The pet food manufacturer invited attendees to create a message of support to runners on behalf of their pets at home. You rock!” or your cat says, “I’m watching from the couch,” it’s hard not to feel the love.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. Our mission is to balance comfort food with the unique local flavors of Toronto, providing guests with a taste of the city’s culinary heritage.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

With its autumn opening fast approaching, Hotel Gotham Newcastle , located on the popular Pilgrim Street, has appointed Chris Thompson, former Operations Manager of the Apartment Group, to lead its vibrant hospitality offering.

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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. Wells serves as senior catering sales manager, bringing extensive experience in catering, conference services and wedding planning. Dukes is an expert in craft beer, wine and spirits and will serve as mixologist.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

We are highlighting women who have worked their way up and earned the position of General Manager (GM) to show our appreciation for their dedication to hospitality, their genuine passion for helping others and for standing strong in an industry where men still dominate the majority of leadership roles. Hospitality was really a way of life.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

From sales and marketing to food and beverage management, we’ve welcomed over 250 delegates from both member and non-member venues over the past 12 months. Offering both online and in-person options, our courses provide venues with the flexibility to ensure their teams can participate, no matter their location or schedule.

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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

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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2024

While we often meticulously plan the culinary experiences at our events, beverages, particularly wine, are frequently chosen from a generic banquet menu. Having some basic knowledge about wine can also help in having meaningful conversations with your convention services manager or beverage director when planning your event.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The earliest of mobile tour managers can be traced back to the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, which debuted in 1936. As an emcee and longtime tour manager with Lime Media and several other companies, he has put in some serious miles representing brands across beauty, beverage, wireless, auto and more. You have to have empathy.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Third party legwork can consist of registration, promotional items, air manifest, air bookings, transportation, food and beverage, audiovisual production, collection of information, collection of speaker notes, agendas, and on-site logistics.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Accessible, healthy, creative food and the people who order F&B for events took center stage at Smart Meetings Culinary Experience at Paris Las Vegas this week. The Power of Catering Tracy Stuckrath Meeting professional choices about food and beverage orders impact everything from sustainability, engagement and inclusivity to budget.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Royal College of Physicians today announces the appointment of Jo Stafford as the new Group General Manager for catering and venue operations at its London and Liverpool venues: RCP London Events and Spaces at the Spine. She has also managed high-profile events for the military in Southeast England and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

He will manage the hotel’s Pyramid restaurant and bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serving up dishes with local ingredients sourced from Texas growers and regional vendors. Ryan Hink and Aaron Losch Ryan Hink (left) and Aaron Losch (right) Hink is director of food & beverage at Durango Casino & Resort.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

Mr. C Beverly Hills welcomed Burdette as assistant general manager. 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. Visit Carlsbad welcomed Arrogante as business development manager. Jed Arrogante.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

of versatile outdoor space, which can be used for any kind of outdoor event including banquets and cocktail receptions, says project general manager Kevin Buryczki of OVG360. Once complete, the events center will offer meeting profs access to a 27,000 sq. main event floor and 10,000 sq. However you want it set up—we can set it,” he says.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

” –Ryan Keen, Senior Marketing Manager, Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds was designed to provide “different types of value” for multiple aspects of Coca-Cola’s business. 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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Attendease

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As you start building out your holiday event to-do list, you’re probably searching for tips and tools to make the process a little easier to manage this time around. Why Should I Use Event Management Software for Holiday Party Planning? EventUp Planner tracks all responses and manages the RSVP list automatically.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

During my brief but memorable visit, I got to experience a wonderful array of quick eats and a sample of some of the unique beverages currently available to guests. Read More : Making a Tasteful Impression Through a Food and Beverage Program That’s a Cut Above We draw inspiration a lot from a lot of different things.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino. Most recently, he was front desk manager at ME Cabo in Mexico.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many restaurant owners today are struggling to avoid rising food costs eating into profits and hindering their overall growth. At Planning Pod, we’ve noticed an uptick in business owners asking for tips on lowering food costs while maximizing profits. Not sure how to calculate your food cost percentage for a specific dish?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2024

James Barnett James Barnett, Deer Path Inn Deer Path Inn welcomes Barnett as general manager and innkeeper. Barnett was born in Australia and began his hospitality career at New South Wales ski resort Thredbo, before moving on to general manager roles in London and Chicago. Howlett takes on the role of general manager.

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