Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With Smart Travel Editor Kate Zaliznock checking out the upscale offerings in Orlando this week, I thought I would jump in and share some of the items that made me put down my coffee when they crossed my keyboard. Send your travel news there, too. Products include food and beverages, bath and body, retail, furniture and art.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 3, 2017

They are the conference planning road less traveled that harvests success! Big Conference Ideas On The Road Less Traveled Part 1. What’s trendy in food and beverage? The post The Conference Big Idea Road Less Traveled That Harvests Success appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. What’s the next new tech tool?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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StraussCA

APRIL 14, 2022

In a matter of only a few weeks, we have seen travel and in-person events start up in the blink of an eye. This will include food and beverage for your attendees, insurance, and travel costs, just to name a few. The venue space can be smaller, thus decreasing food and beverage costs, and other rental costs.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 14, 2021

As COVID restrictions lifted and vaccines got underway this spring, the industry saw the widespread return of sampling, and Impossible Foods wasted no time getting its plant-based products into consumers’ hands. A tablet-based survey built to collect qualitative feedback for both Impossible Foods and Walmart is also part of the experience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

Migliorini will serve as director of food and beverage, bringing an extensive hospitality background with a career that began with Walt Disney World in Orlando, rising through the ranks to become assistant director of food and beverage at Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Nearly half of meeting professionals already minimize disposables and prioritize sustainable meetings and products, use waste management practices such as food donation, and offer sustainable food and beverage options, with another 30–40 percent of meeting professionals planning to implement similar efforts in the near future.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

There is always one thing that stands out for attendees during an event: the food. Suzanne Halperin Within IHG’s luxury & lifestyle portfolio, we understand that the traditional approach to meetings and events is dramatically changing, especially when it comes to food. Do you work with local sellers? What is the process?

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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. Read More : Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. Smart Meetings spoke with representatives of Canada’s top vendors about the positive evolution of F&B.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 14, 2023

As organizations build their budgets for next year’s meetings, they shouldn’t expect any relief from the increasing cost of airfares, hotels, and other services, according to the recently released 2024 Global Business Travel Forecast from CWT and the Global Business Travel Association. trillion in 2024.

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Canadian Special Events

AUGUST 3, 2024

Destination Vancouver , sponsoring the Travel Classics Conference, set out to enchant a distinguished group of North American and International Media with an evening celebrating the city’s esteemed culinary landscape and breathtaking natural vistas. It truly was a night to remember.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow seconded the request, saying, “Restrictions have taken a disproportionately heavy toll on the travel industry and our millions of workers, and the rule preventing cruise operations is uniquely specific. It will span five continents, ferrying travelers to 66 destinations in 34 countries.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Earlier this year, the World Food Travel Association published a list of the top 10 predictions for the food tourism industry in 2020, drawn partly from changes brought on by COVID-19. Delving into the roots of the foods that we eat in the U.S. can bring up parts of our history that are messy and uncomfortable.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Work Suite is a novel, multi-zone space that integrates traditional and coworking elements with hotel amenities, offering business travelers a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere for diverse working and collaboration styles. Future phases of the renovation will introduce new signature food and beverage concepts and additional amenities.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

Grand openings and major renovations refresh meeting space in famous international cities All across the world, in some of the most sought-after international cities, come new and renovated hotels and meeting spaces, leaving the stage set for outstanding gatherings, wherever your attendees may be traveling from to get there.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector). As food-and-beverage costs increase for venues, those expenses are passed directly to event organizers. Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 24, 2022

Sustainable containers that maintain food temperature and quality during travel are among 2022 trends. What was in 2021 an “off-premise” and “meal-kit” focus is this year centered around sustainability and health and immunity-boosting foods. Top food trends of 2022: Nontraditional breakfast proteins (chorizo and vegan bacon).

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A recent global business-travel forecast details the factors affecting airfares as well as guest-room rates and costs for event elements at business hotels. Specifically, “business-travel demand, especially group travel, remains durable. This requires compiling data across all travel-spend categories. hotel prices.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Communication from the first touchpoint must answer the questions every experienced traveler will have. Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points. Passing Trend: Hugless. Shift: Revolution of Recognition and Rewards.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. Due to her exceptional support of her team and dedication to collaboration, she was quickly promoted within the food and beverage department.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. Currently, she serves as vice president of the Global Business Travel Association Tennessee Chapter and on the global association’s Government Relations Committee.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 23, 2024

Travel and Accommodation Planning: “Facility assessments are necessary,” says Brandon McBeain, Chief Operating Officer at the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, highlighting the need to evaluate the accessibility of venues. Tips: Have attendees who may require accommodations submit their travel itineraries in advance.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

Learn More Especially at hotels and convention centers in the top 25 cities in America (known as “first-tier” destinations), the costs for labor, food and beverage, energy, and other items have gone up between 20 and 30 percent over the past four years—far above the rate of general inflation.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Instead of plastic, we use re-useable and recyclable aluminium cans, glass or ceramic jugs for milk and all our food is served in sustainable food boxes. We now have a 50 per cent plant-based food and beverage menu, beef has been removed from our menus, all our deserts are plant-based (and taste delicious!),

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The beverage giant and “best of the city” publication announced the launch of Foodmarks, hand-picked, global “food landmarks” inspired by movies, pop culture moments, travel hotspots and other cultural phenomena that revolve around “the perfect moment, the perfect meal and an ice-cold Coca-Cola.”

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

31 at the University of Florida and over 14 weeks will travel to campuses around the country, offers fans a free pregame experience that showcases beverage, CPG, personal care and wireless brands through booths, photo ops, sampling and giveaways. Now in its 25 th year, The Tailgate Tour , which kicked off Aug.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2023

Why meeting profs need this tech Have you ever wished you had a personal assistant that you could fold up into your suitcase as you travel for business? The new must-have technology for anyone traveling for business is ChatGPT, which stands for “Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer.” It is now a reality.

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EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

Make it an Immersive Experience While the importance of in-person meetings and personal touches can’t be overstated, the ability to connect with attendees unable to travel is also essential. Put a Fine Point on Dining Few aspects of a meeting are as personal as the food and beverage experience.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2017

These seven new travel apps stand out because they cater to a modern audience. Travelers are paid once the package is picked up at the destination airport. Travelers can earn up to $300 per flight. The app does this by matching travelers with locals who can provide unique insights on area attractions. As You Stay.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Watching food and travel shows with her mother throughout her childhood eventually drove her to earn her degree in hotel management. She has always been passionate about food & beverage and interested in engaging people of all backgrounds. Tvisha Naidu Tvisha Naidu Naidu grew up in Bengaluru, India.

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All Seated

MAY 2, 2023

The pandemic and work-from-home trends have led to a surge in mixing business with leisure travel. From the digital strategist launching a campaign while beachside to the manager checking emails at an alfresco café, the pandemic and its rise in working from home have blurred the lines between private and professional lives and travel.

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Stova

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Obstacles to Sustainable Event Planning As reported by Skift Meetings , a 2022 report by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) found that the two biggest bottlenecks to sustainability action are “higher costs (82 percent) and lack of transparent sustainability data (63 percent).” Optimizing it is crucial for reducing them.

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EventMB

JUNE 22, 2022

Now that most Covid testing requirements for international travel have been lifted, cruise experts predict the floodgates will soon open. Meeting space, audiovisual equipment, and WiFi are all in place, as well as upscale food and beverage offerings, spas, and fitness centers. River cruises have plenty of things going for them.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Dominguez noted that even though mega-conferences were absent last year, borders are now largely open and travel is back with a vengeance. Travel is back, in Dominguez’s eyes. Travel is back, in Dominguez’s eyes. For those who did some ‘revenge travel’ last year, Dominguez says ‘revenge meetings’ is the next thing.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2024

That means, just like any traveler, you need to know the lay of the land so you can plan for the best and avoid the worst. That could show up in higher prices for food and beverage (F&B) which you may expect, or in costs that are somewhat disguised.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2024

An embrace of the unexpected has been at the center of the resort’s mission from its inception, as well as its dedication to catering to both business and leisure travelers. The program takes surplus fresh food from catered events and repackages it to be delivered to individuals living in the Las Vegas Valley suffering from food insecurity.

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