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Food and Beverage Trends for 2018

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Looking to the year ahead , we are all eagerly anticipating the new food and beverage trends that will emerge. There’s been an emphasis on the desire for experiential outings, whether in travel, food or shopping. The better the food, the better the Instagram photo? Food Walls. Experiential Catering.

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Best Food-Truck Catering for Your Next Event

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Food trucks are fun, convenient, serve delicious food at a fraction of the cost of a sit-down meal, and are a great addition to any event. Koi Fusion offers Korean food with a twist. The company currently serves the greater Portland area and has plans to expand across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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NYU Offers Incubation Hub for Hospitality Entrepreneurs

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Luckily for hospitality entrepreneurs attending New York University, there’s a lot to go around. The idea emerged as a way to “minimize food waste in the hospitality industry.” For meeting planners on the go who don’t want to stay at the airport for hours, they can work in a hotel room.

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6 New Celebrity Chef Dining Experiences

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Food and beverage is such a huge part of meetings and events that planners are continually seeking out new restaurants to host attendees for unique dining experiences. The new restaurant offers three distinct dining experiences: sushi bar, main dining room and Teppan tables. “I’m

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5 New Smart Moves at Visit Baltimore, Time Hotels and More

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Goodman will spearhead all sales and marketing initiatives for both hotel locations in New York City and Nyack. Previously, Goodman was associate director of sales at Time New York. Time Hotels Mark Quitney Hilton New Orleans Riverside appointed Mark Quitney executive chef. of meeting and event space.

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5 Smart Moves at Meet Puerto Rico, MPI, Montage & More

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Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. Ong previously worked in sales manager positions at the InterContinental New York Barclay, Marriott International, Sheraton Stamford and InterContinental New York Times Square.

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4 Women Making Smart Moves at Palace Resorts, Fairmont San Jose and More

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Lanaud will be responsible for organizing and promoting food and beverage, while exceeding guest expectations and financial targets at the 805-room hotel. Previously, Foley worked for Sbe, representing SLS Park Avenue and Redbury New York as area director of group sales.