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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Ramírez is food and beverage manager at Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa , a new Cancún property by Royal Resorts to open in June of this year. Ramírez has 15 years of hospitality and food and beverage management experience at Mexican hotels and resorts. Eduardo García Ramírez. Teri Agosta. Regis Washington, D.C.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Naturally, non-alcoholic brewers and zero-proof beverage makers, who create complex drinks that mimic cocktails without the alcohol, are leading the charge. In addition, Bumble teamed up with non-alcoholic beverage brand Kin Euphorics and its co-founder Bella Hadid last July for a Summer of Love drive-in experience in Montauk, NY.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Hotel Xcaret Mexico is a hidden gem in the middle of the Mayan Jungle. Hotel Xcaret México, undoubtedly the best of Mexico for your next meeting, all included! Spaces that will undoubtedly delight your attendees making your event unforgettable. Printer-friendly version.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

He is dedicated to engaging wholeheartedly with guests and offering them a perfectly unique Mexico experience. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. Tiffiany Holmes Tiffiany Holmes, Hawks Cay Resort Hawks Cay Resort , in the Florida Keys, welcomes Holmes as resort director.

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MARCH 29, 2024

He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest. Braeden Beckstrand Braeden Beckstrand, Visit Salt Lake Beckstrand joins Visit Salt Lake as national sales manager.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Dipalma brings 25-plus years of hospitality and food and beverage management experience and a sommelier certification to the position. Previously, Dipalma was taskforce manager of food and beverage at Hyatt’s Thompson Savannah property. She has also been general manager at SA Hospitality Group. Richard Szilagyi.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Dipalma brings 25-plus years of hospitality and food and beverage management experience and a sommelier certification to the position. Previously, Dipalma was taskforce manager of food and beverage at Hyatt’s Thompson Savannah property. She has also been general manager at SA Hospitality Group. Richard Szilagyi.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Hotel Xcaret Mexico is a hidden gem in the middle of the Mayan Jungle. Hotel Xcaret México, undoubtedly the best of Mexico for your next meeting, all included! Spaces that will undoubtedly delight your attendees making your event unforgettable. Printer-friendly version.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead is vice president of sales, services and sports for Visit Albuquerque in New Mexico. Lacassagne has also worked in leading food and beverage positions, including director of food and beverage at Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Relais & Chateaux in Martinique and Sofitel Thalassa Sea & Spa in Morocco.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Before this, he worked with Hyatt properties in other capacities, such as outlets director, banquets director, director of food and beverage, and director of operations with Hyatt Regency Albuquerque in New Mexico; Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico; and Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa in Poipu, Hawaii.

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JUNE 16, 2022

Cattini brings over 25 years of food and beverage and hotel management experience to his new role and has held leadership roles at Corinthia London; Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts properties in Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, and more. Cattini is now general manager of Hotel Eden , a luxury hotel in Rome. Luca Virgilio.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Shafi is director of operations for the AC Hotel Miami Dadeland , and Salinas is now the hotel’s food and beverage manager. Palmaïa–the House of AïA , Riviera Maya’s beachfront wellness retreat in Mexico, appointed Laahanen as its general manager. Ryan Shafi and Irma Salinas. Salinas moved to the U.S. Markus Laahanen.

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JULY 8, 2022

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Mexico appointed Espina resort manager. Espina has spent over 20 years in hotel operations and food and beverage management, having held leadership roles such as director of restaurants at Four Seasons Resort Whistler in Canada, and director of food and beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Austin.

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JULY 7, 2022

All-inclusive Hyatt Zilara and Ziva luxury resorts line the most spectacular shores in Mexico and the Caribbean and have each been designed to deliver extraordinary events and guest experiences for savvy planners and their participants. Plan with Confidence. Locations include: Jamaica: Hyatt Zilara and Ziva Rose Hall .

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

He most recently served as director of operations and interim general manager at Fairmont Hotel Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, where he oversaw a multi-million-dollar renovation. Choi joins ‘Alohiliani Resort Waikiki Beach as director of sales and marketing.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Maria Elena Armenta Mahekal Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has added Armenta as director of sales and marketing. The Mexico-native also spent time in Cancun as director of sales and marketing for Nizuc Resort & Spa in and director of leisure sales position for Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Resort & Spa.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

A lineup of multisensory red-carpet experiences, press junkets and consumer events were activated in Los Angeles, Mexico City, Mumbai and London in early fall 2022 to captivate cast members, executives, influencers, press and fans on a global stage, as well as ramp up viewership ahead of the debut of the most expensive TV series ever made.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A lot has changed since Conrad Hilton’s parents turned their general store into a hotel for traveling salespeople in San Antonio, New Mexico, in 1919. The brand is actively restoring historical buildings in Latin America and the Caribbean with 80 such projects in the pipeline, including nearly 30 planned projects in Mexico.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In Schmied’s most recent position, he served as beverage director at Whisk Gourmet Food and Catering in Miami. Lutz Arnhold With a relationship spanning 14 years, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has appointed Arnhold as managing director of Rosewood Inn of the Ansazi in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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JULY 7, 2023

Born and raised in San Jose, California, she brings her familiarity with the area along with her wealth of hospitality and marketing experience in live events, food and beverage, entertainment and commercial real estate. In this role, she will develop strategies to promote the vibrant community of Santa Clara.

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JULY 7, 2023

Born and raised in San Jose, California, she brings her familiarity with the area along with her wealth of hospitality and marketing experience in live events, food and beverage, entertainment and commercial real estate. In this role, she will develop strategies to promote the vibrant community of Santa Clara.

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MARCH 24, 2022

Aurora is experiencing success as far from home as Australia, Mexico and Brazil, and is selling out larger venues abroad than in Norway. In the last few years she has performed at huge festivals, popular TV shows and she has toured on most continents. The new album The Gods We Can Touch was released in January. .

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JULY 26, 2017

Chris Ferrier Chris Ferrier will become director of food and beverage for Airlie in Warrenton, Virginia. Ferrier brings with him 28 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. He was previously director of sales for Starwood Mexico Resorts, where he managed resorts spanning 10 states.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

His other experience with Hyatt includes working as hotel manager for Hyatt Grand Central New York and director of food and beverage for Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico. Most recently, Mardell worked as opening hotel manager for Thompson Austin and tommie Austin in Texas.

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MAY 4, 2017

Although paloma has tart undertones similar to the margarita, the bubbly beverage deviates enough to be own Mexican classic. The chimayo cocktail was created in 1965 by a restaurant owner in Chimayó, New Mexico. Adding fruit juice, tequila and extra brine allows the spin-off it to identify as a Mexico-inspired beverage.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Codianne has 30 years of experience in hospitality and food and beverage management. He has been food and beverage manager at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa and Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, among other restaurant operations roles in the greater surrounding region. Noel Fulton.

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AUGUST 21, 2018

The dedicated honey-making efforts of bees have been highlighted at hotels and resorts throughout the world in a vast array of ways, including hands-on activities, classes, spa treatments and foods. Hacienda Beach Club & Residences , Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Hotel Wailea , Maui, Hawaii. Mauna Kea Resort, Hawaii Island, Hawaii.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

He was previously employed by this property on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit as chef de partie in 2003 and restaurant chef in 2010. In his new role, Gonzalez will oversee food and beverage operations and be hands-on in the concept and menu design of Dos Catrinas restaurant, opening in December.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He’s also served in sales, marketing and management positions at Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide properties in Mexico, the Caribbean, Ireland and Australia. Silva brings 17 years of leadership experience in food and beverage operations and hotel management to his new position. Scott Lane.

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MAY 9, 2022

The “Remezcla House in the Desert” footprint featured more than 20,000 square feet of dance floors, immersive activations, VIP amenities and complimentary beverages from Mexican beer brand Tecate and tequila brand Ilegal Mezcal. As part of the brand’s efforts to fight food insecurity, the space featured a “What Do You Give A Crop About?”

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JULY 1, 2020

We are just as excited as you to get out of our own messy kitchens and back into a restaurant enjoying food and drink crafted by someone else along with new and old friends. Cutting edge design, stellar service, and world-class food by Top Chef Alum Jamie Lynch are all to be expected. Restaurants open in Charleston: 5Church.

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JULY 25, 2019

Maritz Travel works with a handful of the many companies that offer all-inclusives in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The cost is normally cheaper for the company and as guests don’t have to buy their own food and drinks, there are fewer out-of-pocket costs for them. The pros center around cost.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

San Jose’s Airport recently added new non-stop international service to London and Mexico and domestic service to Detroit, Tucson and New York City. International service includes non-stop flights to a total of 11 cities in six countries. Our Wi-Fi service extends from the airport, throughout downtown, and within the convention center.

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JUNE 7, 2021

The initial plan was to have a venue in Albuquerque as well, but the New Mexico state regulations were too restrictive for that — we were not allowed to have any in-person event. The hotels said we would have to serve more food and beverage if we extended that timeline. Yeah, there were. And so that helped out a lot.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

She’ll be holding promo events worldwide in Frankfurt, Barcelona, Mexico City, Chicago, Orlando, Las Vegas, Toronto and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Will Jones Montage International named Will Jones hotel manager of Montage Palmetto Bluff, where he’ll oversee rooms, food and beverage and the spa at the Bluffton, South Carolina resort.

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JULY 5, 2017

Coburn has more than 20 years of hospitality experience, including a strong food and beverage background. The Resort at Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, announced the appointment of Jorge Villarreal as director of sales and marketing. Aaron Coburn. Jorge Villarreal.

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MAY 1, 2017

Houston’s diversity is most evident in its vibrant food scene, which is one of the best in the South. Xochi serves modern cuisine inspired by the flavors of Oaxaca, Mexico. Authentic, adventurous and delicious, this meal was a great introduction to the city’s food scene. I went to bed that evening feeling stuffed and satisfied.

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