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8 Hot Event-Planning Buzzwords of 2017

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Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. The post 8 Hot Event-Planning Buzzwords of 2017 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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The Dish on 6 Hospitality Trends for 2017

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Freeman has worked at New York venues such as Windows on the World and Russian Tea Room before serving as vice president of public relations and strategic partnerships for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants. 2017 Hospitality Trends Predictions. Food City Of The Year: To Live & Dine In L.A. Freeman and his team at AF&Co.

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What’s In and Out for Meetings in 2017

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The year 2017 will be here before you know it, along with new trends , so make sure your events aren’t stuck in 2016. Kindred Resorts & Hotels has compiled a list for meeting planners to find out what’s in and out in 2017. In 2017, this trend will be more popular than ever. Healthy, local food and beverage.

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5 Best Webinars for Meeting Planners

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Site and venue sourcing is one of the most important aspects of planning an event. In this webinar, Smart Meetings 360’s sourcing experts teach you how to narrow down destination options, get the most out of site visits and make your RFPs more desirable to hotels. 2017 Hospitality Trends.

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Team Building Gets High Marks in Destination Hotels Survey

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According to a new survey of 405 corporate, association, government and independent planners, team building is a key consideration when choosing a destination and venue for meetings, especially as more millennials become attendees. Food and beverage pricing, which came in at No.

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6 Places Spreading the Entomophagy Bug for F&B

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Who knows, you might end up enlisting one for catering, using them as a venue or even stopping by for a bug bite. Don Bugito , also known as the Prehispanic Snackeria, focuses on planet-friendly protein snacks made from food native to the American continent. All food components are made from scratch. Don Bugito—San Francisco.

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3 Ways to Bring Oz to U.S. Meetings

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A post shared by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (@columbus_zoo) on Apr 25, 2017 at 1:31pm PDT. Many zoos nationwide have similar offerings, so inquire with the zoo most local to your meeting venue. A post shared by Manon (@manonilse91) on Dec 17, 2017 at 4:08pm PST. No worries! Oz can come to you in the States. The Animals.