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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SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

A similar disconnect exists in the meetings industry, according to a new Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The year 2017 will be here before you know it, along with new trends , so make sure your events aren’t stuck in 2016. Kindred Resorts & Hotels has compiled a list for meeting planners to find out what’s in and out in 2017. In 2016, we wrote about the rise of destination-focused experiences in team building. What’s In.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Every year, when we compile the latest Meetings Market Survey results, we compare them to the previous year’s survey. Those disclaimers aside, Convene ’s annual Meetings Market Survey continues to be recognized as an important piece of benchmarking research in the meetings industry. In last year’s survey: +2.9 percent. ›

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 14, 2017

She brings 19 years of experience and has received several awards for her performance including Circle of Excellence recipient for Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year with Hilton Luxury Brands in 2013, 2015 and 2016 and 2013 Most Improved RevPAR Growth for Hilton Luxury Brands with her team. Susan Gladstone.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 27, 2017

billion chicken wings and more than 14,500 tons of chips were consumed on Super Bowl Sunday in 2016. As with any event, one of the most important factors is food and beverage. Some would argue that the Super Bowl is about the commercials more than the game, but Aramark might argue that it is actually about the food.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2018

Dining is the third largest expense for business travelers—some $77 billion in 2016 in the United States alone—behind only lodging and airfare. The differences between generations extends beyond the types of establishments food is purchased from. The post Generation Gap When Dining On Company’s Dime appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

In fact, Cleveland could be called the “comeback city” for tourism , conventions and professional meetings. Let’s look at how these world-champion cities stack up as meeting destinations. of meeting rooms and a 32,000-square-foot ballroom. of meeting space. appeared first on Smart Meetings. of event space. .

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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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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2017

He improved booking pace in 2016 and 2017 during a $100 million renovation. Coburn has more than 20 years of hospitality experience, including a strong food and beverage background. GMR Marketing named Amy Zellmer as vice president of GMR Marketing’s Meetings + Incentives team. Aaron Coburn. Amy Zellmer.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

One of the few time we all pause (and yes, it may be to take a photo) is over food, and sharing an experience about food. We crave connection, and food has always been a means to create those shared experiences that people can remember. According to the 2016 US Catering Industry Report compiled by IBISWorld Inc.,

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

txhillcountryoliveoil) on Dec 15, 2016 at 10:07am PST. The 120-minute connoisseur experience covers the history of Lucero Olive Oil, production techniques and how to pair olive oil with other foods. The post 5 Essential Olive Oil Tastings and Tours You Must Visit appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

I n a real sense, Convene , which was launched in 1986, grew up alongside the meetings profession. As late as 1980, there was no textbook on meeting or exposition management and only one accredited college program devoted to its practice, former Convene editor Peter Shure pointed out in a 2003 story in the magazine.

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