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8 benefits of implementing contactless ordering in your ticket-purchase process

Event Industry News

When social distancing was introduced to deal with the current pandemic, contactless ordering and payments became one of the most effective ways for people to protect their health while visiting different kinds of events. This enables vendors to organize the food preparation process and keep track of inventory. Increased event safety.

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Smart Moves in Oceanside, Washington, D.C. and More

Smart Meetings

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Previously, Dipalma was taskforce manager of food and beverage at Hyatt’s Thompson Savannah property.

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Smart Moves in Oceanside, Washington, D.C. and More

Smart Meetings

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Previously, Dipalma was taskforce manager of food and beverage at Hyatt’s Thompson Savannah property.

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Deconstructing COVID-19 Compliance & Event Safety With Alan Kleinfeld

Endless Events

Planning a safe event is by no means something that is new in the world of event planners, but it has definitely gained new meaning in the last 18 months. When we think of staying safe and sound at events these days, our minds first go to COVID-compliance officers, screening procedures, and hand sanitizers.

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New Hotel Brand Appellation Will Channel Genuine American Hospitality

Smart Meetings

His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food. of event space with more for lobby activations and 53 workforce housing units) and should be open in 2024, with more in the works in Petaluma (45-minutes away on Highway 101 with 93 guest rooms, 3,000 sq.

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10 Famous Event Planners You Should Follow

Event Planning BluePrint

In our modern world of technology and social media, it’s easy to follow your favorite, famous event planners. . From Mindy Weiss planning elaborate events for the Kardashian family to Colin Cowie’s celebrity A-listers like Oprah and Jennifer Anniston, we’re lucky to get a glimpse into the world of famous event planners and their events. .

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Paying Her Dues, Building Her Toolbox, and Climbing the Ladder

PCMA Convene

But Myers, now the executive director of catering, conventions and events for Caesars Palace Las Vegas, said she liked the “unpredictability of food and beverage. Plus, I love food and wine, so that was a huge portion of it.”. They want events that are relevant and memorable. Please describe your role at Caesars.