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Regent’s University London appoints Neil Brooke as Director of Catering & Events

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Neil, who has a wealth of industry knowledge and understanding of the events landscape, started his career in food and beverage in Manchester 23 years ago and has held senior catering roles in London since 2011. James, The Rooftop and Director of Food & Beverage at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

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In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. Throughout his career, he has managed numerous hotel portfolios and successfully led operations in various California hotel communities.

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Reduce and Reuse: Meeting Spaces Go Green

Smart Meetings

of meeting space and also has a 19-year-old food compost program. In 2011, the program expanded to include a sustainable beverage program, recycling center, food donations and a green roof. According to WiseVoter, Maine leads the charge with the most recycled plastics when compared to other states. million sq.

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Reduce and Reuse: Meeting Spaces Go Green

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of meeting space and also has a 19-year-old food compost program. In 2011, the program expanded to include a sustainable beverage program, recycling center, food donations and a green roof. According to WiseVoter, Maine leads the charge with the most recycled plastics when compared to other states. million sq.

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We are biased against truly creative event design

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A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage. .” —Sarah Kendzior, The View From Flyover Country: Dispatches from the Forgotten America The meeting industry is no exception. We define creativity as a subset of what is actually possible. The notes at the.

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

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He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. Billy Thurman Billy Thurman, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront appoints Thurman as senior sales executive.

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Smart Moves in Texas, Wyoming and More

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He has worked in various leadership roles at Four Seasons since 2000, such as assistant food and beverage manager, director of sales in multiple locations and director of marketing, among others. Most recently, Giang was executive assistant manager of food and beverage at Alma Resort.