SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2017

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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OCTOBER 14, 2016

But you’ve forgotten one important piece of the puzzle: how do you plan on engaging your attendees? Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Choose Chicago (@ChooseChicago) December 28, 2014. BizBash Live (@BizBashLive) October 28, 2014.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Temple served on the MPI Board of Directors from 2012-2014 and joined the MPI Global Team in September 2014. 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. Photo Credit: MPI.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

then became director of food and beverage at The Jefferson Hotel. Yuhi joined Edlen in 2014 with five years of hospitality experience. VisitPITTSBURGH David Bueno The Jefferson Hotel appointed David Bueno general manager. Prior to this role, Bueno has overseen culinary teams at renowned restaurants in Washington D.C.,

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Planners can also host meetings at the venues being used for other upcoming awards shows and celebrations—Screen Actors Guild Awards (Jan. Food & Beverage. What’s the trick to serving food hot during a massive sit-down dinner, while keeping a steady flow? 28) at Madison Square Garden. Floral Arrangements.

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JULY 12, 2017

Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, a premier Utah resort, announced that Ivan Ruiz is now serving as food and beverage director and executive chef. In his new role, he will oversee the resort’s food and beverage operations including marketplace and banquet operations, and the two award-winning restaurants.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Though Denver Union Station dates back to 1880, the current building was constructed in 1914 and went through a major renovation in 2014. The 2014 renovation included the addition of the 112-room Crawford Hotel and 4,300 sq. of meeting space on top of the Great Hall, plus bars and lounges open for private events.

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