Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

At the heart of the tour is a showcase of the Subaru Wilderness Family of vehicles and, in addition to music, the experience includes food and beverages alongside giveaways, gear demos and even special appearances by avalanche rescue dogs. WinterFest kicked off in Killington, VT, at the Killington Mountain Resort, Feb.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Thanks to rapid innovation and the global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology, event managers and planners have started experimenting with new methods and ideas in order to create the perfect blueprint for their events. Trend #1: Cross-Cultural Dishes & Menus Food and beverage selections at events are becoming more cross-cultural.

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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. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Illustration by Julie Murphy Annual Events Industry Forecast Our usual approach to Convene ‘s Annual Industry Forecast is to cast a wide net, gathering a variety of data related to the business events industry, including travel, lodging, technology, and the workplace.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. Beyond integrating more nourishing food and well-being activities, events reflect a growing awareness of participants’ needs for rest. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Among other properties he has worked for are Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and The Setai, Miami Beach, as director of food and beverage at both.

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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. Footprint Center.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

However, a significant proportion of venues (around 35%) are considering expanding their use of AI to include menu planning, food waste management and guest services and food ordering. Food and beverage preferences continue to evolve, with just under half of venues noting a decrease in alcohol consumption.

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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

MAY 1, 2023

Innovative economic sectors Toronto is the driving force in key business sectors, including life sciences, technology, and financial services. 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.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

How to kick up the empathy and excitement-quotient at events Smart Meetings Extraordinary Texas Event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin brought leadership strategies, technology innovations, experiential gifting and fun F&B ideas from the award-winning magazine to life for three days and we are sharing the aha moments with you.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This space embraces innovative new technology and champions a bustling social atmosphere. Element Albuquerque Uptown While admiring the picturesque Sandia Mountains, guests at the new Element Albuquerque Uptown will enjoy the endless inspiration of the property’s nature-inspired, sustainable design.

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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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Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

Topics spanned hybrid, DE&I, new-era tech, sponsorship activation strategies, community engagement, sustainability, cross-channel strategies and beyond. In addition, “ The Hub ,” a 50-foot by 50-foot structure provided by Highmark, served as a space for breakout sessions, food and beverage and the first-timers meetups.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Reimagine brings together diverse panels of accomplished speakers and industry experts to delve into crucial topics, such as sustainability, diversity and inclusion, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, and more. emc3 is set to host a captivating new edition of their highly regarded Reimagine event series.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From flush toilets and air conditioning to the international highway system and central reservation systems, technology has played a role in making travel for face-to-face meetings more convenient and, well, hospitable. Passanante pointed to a recent focus on sustainability and social impact initiatives. “In

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At Resource Design SA we design, develop and provide innovative sustainable solutions that offer the exhibitions industry eco-friendly financially viable alternatives. We are introducing this unique product to the UK market to meet the growing demand for more sustainable products. Food and beverage events. Meeting Rooms.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 14, 2024

Messaging on the white, textured wristbands said, “Discover why this wristband is priceless ” (the brand’s enduring slogan), and included a QR code that led to information on Mastercard’s sustainability efforts at the invitational and instructions for planting the wristband.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

The report surveys meeting planners from all over the world on their priorities for venue selection in a wealth of categories, including meeting space design, technology, food and beverage and social impact at small to midsize business events—the largest part of the industry overall, but also the most underreported.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2019

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Working with Winnow Solutions, they have now installed software that monitors both the type and amount of food being disposed of.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With options spanning emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and more, you’re sure to find unique concepts to make your next event a standout success! Or, provide discounts for registrants who pay using blockchain technology. The possibilities are vast when you integrate these decentralized technologies.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2022

The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG Europe, has today announced a series of new measures to make the world’s most popular music, leisure, and entertainment venue even more sustainable for fans, bands and brands.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2023

But at the show this year, seven brands lured festivalgoers with full-on explorations of recipes, technologies and content, from Piazza Sanpellegrino’s poetry corner to Lush’s Bath Bot debut. The Club’s outdoor space offered free food from a pair of food trucks.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. When it comes to hosting successful events, Hilton All-Inclusive stands out as a premier choice.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. When it comes to hosting successful events, Hilton All-Inclusive stands out as a premier choice.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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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. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Event Industry News

JULY 2, 2019

The hospitality and event sector has to transform its thinking about food and beverage (F&B) to adapt to the way the latest generation fit eating and drinking into their lives. Street/festival-style food works well for them. by Louisa Watson, director of marketing, Wyboston Lakes Resort.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

Stylistically focussed on traditional British sensibility and a minimal neutral palette, guestrooms at The Londoner seamlessly blend pleasure, style and business with floor to ceiling windows, fastidious detailing and the latest technology.

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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. Together, Best Beverage Catering and compliant food vendors have helped Ultra reduce an impressive 1.1 electronic music festivals and beyond.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

New and existing clients as well as leading industry professionals helped celebrate the landmark year at the event on 4 July by indulging in delicious food prepared by Green & Fortune and listening to a spine-tingling live performance by Get Gospel.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 13, 2025

Culinary Experiences: Feature unique food and beverage options, such as gourmet food trucks or interactive cooking stations, to delight attendees. Whilst food is only a proportion of your event, it is vital that this is executed seamlessly and to a high standard to ensure guest satisfaction.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2024

Specifically, creating comfortable conversational environments in prefunction spaces and creating themed food-and-beverage events are among the biggest experience enhancers that venues are providing. When [facility] budgeting gets tight, storage and circulation are often the first spaces to get cut.”

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. The silver lining is that the energy crisis can motivate our industry to start implementing sustainability in more significant, meaningful ways. Higher Food and Beverage Costs.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

The conference programme was packed with an excellent range of industry speakers and workshops covering topics including Leadership, Inspiration, Innovation, Technology, Sustainability and Industry Best Practice. I was particularly drawn to the segment regarding ‘Forgotten Fish.’

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