SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Las Vegas, New York City, Paris and other perennial favorites were among the world’s top meetings destinations in 2016, but several other locations significantly enhanced their appeal largely due to major expansion and renovation projects. Here are 15 of the leading meetings cities in 2016. of event space.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2016

She was always eager to learn every aspect of the industry over the years, taking on several positions ranging from food and beverage to guest services. The post 2016 Industry Leaders: Amy Hildahl appeared first on Connect Association. Career Accomplishments. There are lessons learned in different ways.”. Twyla Tharp.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Kaufman and his team developed new revenue streams including food and beverage sales, spa usage and recreational offerings. The post 2016 Industry Leaders: Larry Kaufman appeared first on Connect Association. My first job in the hospitality industry was… a busboy at a country club. 909-937-3000. discoverontariocalifornia.org.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

His areas of expertise include area and property leadership, complete operations management, financial, sales, food & beverage, revenue management and guest relations. He previously held the position from 2016 to 2021 before serving as managing director and vice president of hotel operations at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Other than food/beverage and audio visual/production, it’s the third most valued investment of your attendee value proposition. Invest in Professional Speakers. According to PCMA Convene’s 25 th annual Meeting Market Survey, organizers invest 7 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses into speakers and entertainment.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

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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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2017

Each year a new crop of buzzy ingredients and culinary novelties lands on food and beverage menus to tempt diners eager to try the hippest new dishes and drinks. The well-worn fashion maxim “Black goes with everything” also applies to the food world, where the results prove more bold than basic. Veggies in the Limelight.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

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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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In 2016, a suite of galleries and meeting rooms opened as part of the growing MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology). caterers the Drago Brothers provide food and beverage. Built in 1909, Lisbon, Portugal’s Tejo Power Station supplied the city with electricity for decades. Renowned L.A. petersen.org/private-events.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In 2016, a suite of galleries and meeting rooms opened as part of the growing MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology). caterers the Drago Brothers provide food and beverage. Built in 1909, Lisbon, Portugal’s Tejo Power Station supplied the city with electricity for decades. Renowned L.A. petersen.org/private-events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

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. Glaucia Canil.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2023

Today, the three categories the crew will have to cut, keep, or improve are: Production Food Marketing But before the crew starts making event budget cuts, Nick shares a disclaimer. I know that’s super controversial, but it’s pretty easy and probably the highest cost in the F&B (food and beverage) bubble.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas. Here are six highlights from IMEX America 2016: Innovation & Technology.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

He first joined CWT in April 2016 as chief financial officer for Spain, and was appointed Spain Country Manager in April 2017. JW Marriott Nashville has appointed Alexander Schnoeller to director of food and beverage for the property, which opened in June 2018. Rafael Sueiro. Dan Paradiso.

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Smart Meetings

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. Before his new position, he was general manager of W San Francisco Marriott Hotel for eight years; under his leadership, American Hotel & Lodging Association named W San Francisco the 2016 Hotel of the Year.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

During 2016, Smart Meetings shared lots of tips for healthy meetings and personal self-growth. The post Spotlight on Healthy Meetings in 2016 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Our motto here is healthy meetings equal healthy ROI. Here are 8 strategies for healthy meetings and a healthier you in 2017. Make Self-Help a Priority.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 30, 2017

A post shared by Grub Street (@grubstreet) on Nov 16, 2016 at 8:47am PST. happynewyear #2016 #hangover #newyearnewme #coffee #latteart #12corners #outwiththeold. The pumpkin spice latte may be the most basic beverage, but no one can resist its sweet allure. grubstreet : @melissa_hom. Don’t let appearances fool you there.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

Attendees can see where their food comes from “when they walk in the door” of Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. The site offers food preservation methods such as pickling and fermentation, and innovative recipes. Foraged Cocktails. Who knew foraging is part of the Swedish identity? What’s come out of it is — ‘I want local.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Harvest, a new retail concept in the Orange County Convention Center’s food court C, plucks its menu items straight from the center’s own Center-To-Table Gardens. Event venues are reporting a renewed interest in where a venue’s food comes from — and the closer it is to the kitchen, the better. I want to meet the farmer.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Check out these meals served by 15 global airlines on their 2016 flights. Best bet: The dessert from Qantas! read more.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2016

So, as we — Convene ‘s five on-staff writers and editors — looked back over 2016, we asked ourselves this question: What’s one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year? . When we did this last year, I sidestepped the issue and offered not so much a trend as a prayer of hope for 2016. Robots and Other Next-Gen Tools.

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Smart Meetings

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

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2017

In 2016, the WWII Museum was named the No. Elizabeth Pearce, author of “Drink Dat New Orleans: A Guide to the Best Cocktail Bars, Neighborhood Pubs and All-Night Dives,” and the former senior curator at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, has just the right mix of drinking stories to share. The National World War II Museum.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Power and Associates 2016 Destination Experience Satisfaction Award. Power 2016 Destination Experience Satisfaction Study released this week. It assesses the customer experience based on six factors: activities, cost and fees, food and beverage, infrastructure, lodging and travel. Additional Key Findings.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2019

Charlie returns to the Barbican, where he worked as an account manager for two years between 2016 and 2018. Other experience includes time developing sales skills at both Dreamland and HMS President. The Barbican is going from strength to strength,’ comments Jackie Boughton, head of business events at the Barbican.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2017

After all, who can resist joyful music, sugary beverages and glittering lights. A post shared by Inbal (@thegourmetgoddess_official) on Dec 25, 2016 at 4:43pm PST. A post shared by Sari (@s_weintraub) on Dec 25, 2016 at 12:22pm PST. A post shared by Kandice (@kandicenicole_) on Jul 22, 2016 at 11:03pm PDT.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JUNE 26, 2019

MGM has also partnered with Three Square, Southern Nevada’s main food bank to safely donate unserved food from our resorts. Since we started this program in 2016 with unserved food from events, we’ve added many food types and donated over 800,000 pounds of food to people in our community.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 9, 2017

In honor of National Rosé Day on June 10, the airline is offering a sneak preview of their seasonal beverage service. A post shared by JON & VINNY (@jonandvinnydelivery) on Jun 13, 2016 at 5:26pm PDT. A post shared by Empty Nestopia (@traveling_donna) on Sep 2, 2016 at 5:00pm PDT. Sip Rosé On Your Way. wrud for dinner?

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Unique Venues

MARCH 10, 2023

There are several varieties of herbs throughout the garden, which make their way into various food and beverage selections offered by the hotel. The outdoor space is open 365 days a year and is home to over 1,000 seasonally rotating plants.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2017

The past two years have been a transformative process that has reinvigorated gaming, food and beverage and will now include the complete redesign of our hotel rooms. Earlier this year, the hotel introduced 21 Boulevard Penthouses in February and renovated the Lanai Suites and Bungalow Suites, and built 46 additional rooms in 2016.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

These are a few of our most popular webinars from 2016. and a leader in the hospitality industry, shows you what to expect in the coming year, including food and beverage trends, business insights and meeting and event predictions. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. 2017 Hospitality Trends.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 26, 2017

The experience would not be what it is if not for the exquisite food, drinks, décor, and of course the swag bag. A post shared by LuMee (@lumeecase) on Dec 23, 2016 at 9:12am PST. Food & Beverage. The H20 brand also debuted the first in a series of three movies about food, design, and fashion.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In January 2016, she walked through a snowstorm to deliver her first batch for sale at a specialty grocer in Boston’s South End. Another example: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has partnered with Tucson Tamale Company to serve its decidedly local tamales, which have been touted by Alton Brown of the Food Network as best in the country.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. . • Budget control is being exercised [two mentions]. •

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2018

A post shared by Don Bugito (@donbugito) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:23am PDT. Don Bugito , also known as the Prehispanic Snackeria, focuses on planet-friendly protein snacks made from food native to the American continent. All food components are made from scratch. Don Bugito—San Francisco. Bug-Appetit—New Orleans.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2016

International Association of Conference Centers recently released its “Top Meeting Package Trends for 2016” report, where its members across 22 countries disclosed what planners want. . Food and beverage enhancements lead the list of inclusions, and culinary teambuilding activities are a hot trend. New Inclusions.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

In November 2016, IRF collected completed surveys from 109 meeting planners and 34 hoteliers. – The top standard preferred food & beverage wellness inclusions for meetings and events were healthy snacks (83%), water and reduced calorie drinks (82%), and fish, chicken and lean meats (80%).

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