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The Game of Sustainable Event Planning

PCMA Convene

Attendees participating in the “Redesigning Event Management for Sustainability” session during the Sustainable Brands 2018 conference. To decide which cards in four categories —venue/space, food and beverage, décor and signage, and outreach/education — were necessary for an event they might plan in the future.

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SIAL America 2023 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

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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MetMUnch Shows Its Okay to Play With Your Food

PCMA Convene

Nutritionist Haleh Moravej combines teaching and cooking as a way to get her students excited about sustainability, health, and wellness. and Ireland’s Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education. and Ireland’s Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education. Food is a great connector,” Moravej said.

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Catering Outlook for 2019

Connect Your Meetings

Sustainability is here to stay. In fact, a 2018 article by the Stanford Innovation Social Review reported that more than 90 percent of CEOs state that sustainability is important to their company’s success. China, glass and steel will be the optimal reusable choice, she says, but also look for plates and cutlery made of oat bran.

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The Latest Catering Trends

Connect Your Meetings

Sustainability is here to stay. In fact, a 2018 article by the Stanford Innovation Social Review reported that more than 90 percent of CEOs state that sustainability is important to their company’s success. China, glass and steel will be the optimal reusable choice, she says, but also look for plates and cutlery made of oat bran.

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How to Stretch Your F&B Budget Without Skimping on Quality

PCMA Convene

Natalie Ackerman, EVP Greater China at Jack Morton , said the best way to stretch an F&B budget is to work closely with the venue’s in-house catering team. Our solution,” Ackerman said, “is to work closely with the venue to curate a menu that is more focused on the variety of foods. Natalie Ackerman.

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Day in the Life of a Wedding & Event Planner with Michelle McDermott

The Planner's Lounge

Hotel management is a great stepping stone for wedding planning and gives you a great grounding and understanding of everything from food and beverage to table and room setups, administration including the banquet event order , and executing a wedding on the day. We like to travel overseas 7-8 times per year.