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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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Hotel Wailea in Maui named Abac food and beverage director. An interest in food and wine tastings led Abac to pursue his designation as Advanced Sommelier in 2020. Chadwick is executive chef for Chatham Bars Inn in Massachusetts, marking a return from 2016, when he worked as executive sous chef for the property.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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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. She has been with the company since 2016, previously working as assistant director of the spa. Kelly Cavers.

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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

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In 2016, ASAE presented him with the Key Award, which honors CEOs who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to voluntary membership associations. In 2022, he was named HSMAI General Manager of the Year for South Florida. McDermott fills the role of general manager, with over two decades of luxury hospitality experience.

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The Brief: Karaoke Gondolas and AI Experience Centers

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Armed with limited-edition bottles of OJ featuring the “AI” dropped from its name (“Tropcn”), the brand showed up in Sin City and doled out free juice to celebrate its natural ingredients and underscore that its beverages have no artificial additives. Or as Tropicana put it: “Sure, we love STEM. 17, timed to Samsung’s annual Unpacked event.

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

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Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Among other properties he has worked for are Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and The Setai, Miami Beach, as director of food and beverage at both.

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Smart Moves in Aspen, Islamorada and More

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Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director. These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors.

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3 Enticing Reasons to Plan a Meeting in Southwest Florida

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Air service via most major carriers is available to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, 34 miles north of Naples. With the number of meetings that are booked near the beach in Southwest Florida, attendees will want to make extra time for sun and sand. It’s hard to beat a seaside meeting.