Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget. Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Chefs and Planners Weigh In on 2018 F&B Trends.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Over the years, hotels all over the world have been bringing in robotic staff, answering frequently asked questions and delivering towels and soft drinks; but the last couple of years have served as a reason to up the ante. The robot will pick up the order and deliver it to the hotel lobby.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

Erney was most recently regional vice president of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International. Drew is now area hotel manager of the recently opened Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis , and Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis in Tennessee. Derek Douglass Drew. Denis Espina. Brock Hochhalter. Ron Bracco. Joele Brew Hatton.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Bose is director of global sales and development for South Asia and Koh is regional director for Southeast Asia Pacific for Preferred Hotels & Resorts. He has also worked with Taj Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts, Shangri-La Hotels and The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta. Brian Smith.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 4, 2018

CHS Group is thrilled to reveal the winners of its glittering 2018 CHS Awards ceremony that took place last week (Thursday 31 May) at The Principal Hotel in Manchester. WINNER – Grand Hotel HUIS TER DUIN. Industry Personality of the Year (Supplier/Hotel/Venue). WINNER – Chris Ford, Accor Hotels.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Palli has joined Omni Hotels & Resorts in Dallas as chief commercial officer. With 25 years of experience in hospitality management, Palli has held multiple leadership positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, including night manager, duty manager, front of house manager, revenue manager and more. Peter Palli. Jennifer Walker.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2019

In honor of National Nap Day , Smart Meetings rounded up the best hotels around the world where you can close your eyes and unplug. Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa, Alexandria, Virginia. A post shared by Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa (@lorienhotelandspa) on Dec 18, 2018 at 8:17am PST. View this post on Instagram.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2022

Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel in Portland, Oregon, welcomed Maldonado as general manager. Maldonado has spent the last 15 years in hospitality leadership and management, most recently serving as general manager for The Gates Hotel South Beach – A DoubleTree by Hilton. Heu is now area director of food and beverage for Highgate Hotels Hawaii.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

When you calculate flights, hotel accommodation, food and drink, ground travel, accommodation, and the energy it takes to host such a mammoth television production to 161 million viewers, you are talking big numbers.” If parked around the coastal perimeter of the UK, these would encircle the entire UK, twice.*

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nathan Goodman Goodman has been appointed area director of sales and marketing for Time Hotels. Goodman will spearhead all sales and marketing initiatives for both hotel locations in New York City and Nyack. Time Hotels Mark Quitney Hilton New Orleans Riverside appointed Mark Quitney executive chef. Lido House Hotel.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. There’s no way you can afford the speaker fee, let alone their flight and hotel. Pay for the food – not the catering. Notice this point says “skip the caterer,” not “skip the food.” The only problem?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Pasadena , California’s growing reputation as a hospitality leader for domestic and international meetings and events saw a major transformation between 2017 and 2018, when several of the city’s hotels underwent multimillion-dollar renovations. 20, 2018, in time for the 130th Rose Parade and 105th Rose Bowl Game.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

It may, however, surprise many to learn that Ireland is also a food lover’s paradise. With something to satisfy even the most discerning of palates, our picks for luxury hotel dining on the Emerald Isle are sure to inspire your next event. A post shared by The Shelbourne Hotel (@theshelbournedublin) on Mar 3, 2017 at 3:59am PST.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It’s no wonder Detroit and its surrounding suburbs are experiencing a boom in boutique hotels — hotels that represent the unique architecture and history of the city while immersing travelers into the local culture. Aloft Troy (opening 2018). Element Detroit (opening 2018). Foundation Hotel. Royal Park Hotel.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

Lodging Accommodations: If the venue is not located within a hotel, there needs to be suitable lodging accommodations within a reasonable distance of the event. If the venue is not within walking distance, check to see if the hotel will provide a shuttle service. Food and Beverage: Parched throats? Source: EventMB.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International. She’s also worked for Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Extended Stay America. Trisha Grisko. Nicholas Squire.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

Marriott International represents about half of the world’s hotel options. So when it crowns rising food and beverage professionals, the winners are among the best in the hospitality industry.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

JW Marriott Nashville has appointed Alexander Schnoeller to director of food and beverage for the property, which opened in June 2018. Schnoeller will oversee all of the property’s food and beverage outlets. Paradiso has more than 20 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing. Dan Paradiso.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. It was a hot button in last year’s strikes against hotel companies in several major U.S. The Lakehouse at W Bellevue. Say Hi to Hal.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Previously, Armenta served as regional director of Florida and the Caribbean Islands for Preferred Hotel Group and regional director of sales at The Delano and The Shore Club in Miami. She was previously sales manager at Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach and Hyatt Regency in Orange County.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 24, 2017

billion integrated development includes three hotel brands and will eventually offer 2,300 rooms. The first to open of Baha Mar’s three hotels is the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. Scheduled to open in three phases from 2017 to 2018, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar resort has two distinct towers with 1,800 guest rooms and lavish amenities.

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The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA. Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA has 99 rooms and suites; 12 are suite rooms.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2019

Rejuvenate with citrus-themed signature beverages and farm to table menus from our creative culinary staff. The Boutique Riverside Convention Center has the distinction as one of the top three best conference/convention centers of 2018 and 2019 in California under 100,000 square feet.”. Slaters 50/50 , famous for their 50/50 burger.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2017

The company announced on Wednesday that when renovations are complete in 2018, 90 percent of the guest rooms will have been upgraded. 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.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City also houses the Hard Rock Cafe. Just an 11-minute walk from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City sits Ocean Resort Casino. Just an 11-minute walk from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City sits Ocean Resort Casino. Loews Hotels Unpacks Craft Drinks, Nostalgia.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Albert is a line chef at The Battery, a private club and hotel in San Francisco that’s so exclusive, a hotel booking site recently described it as “that one cool spot that everyone is trying to get into.”. Albert’s story may be remarkable, but the path he took is not unique. CHEFS is one of scores of programs in the U.S.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

Changing the culture throughout the hotel has been a key priority and we have spent a great deal of time over the years working on the business’s values, brand and strategy; building on our passionate people, excellent service, innovation and sustainability. In my 18 years as director of Stonehouse Court, innovation has been vast.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 1, 2019

The Riverside Convention and Visitors Bureau has the distinction as one of the top three best destination marketing organizations in 2018! Rejuvenate with citrus-themed signature beverages and farm-to-table menus from our creative culinary staff. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, a Historic Landmark Hotel newly renovated in 2019.

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Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The meetings market is front and center for Marriott in Colorado, where Connect recently visited Marriott Convention & Resort Network’s member hotels: the Denver Marriott Tech Center , Sheraton Downtown Denver , Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, and the soon-to-open Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Whether you opt for finger foods or a multi-course, seated meal, go all out. A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy) on Nov 19, 2018 at 11:45am PST. A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy) on Nov 17, 2018 at 5:15pm PST. Feed to Impress. View this post on Instagram. Related : How to Recover Post-Oscars.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2019

Prior to working at the Barbican Jenny spent four years developing industry knowledge and expertise at Park Plaza Hotels. Charlie returns to the Barbican, where he worked as an account manager for two years between 2016 and 2018. These include major corporate and association events due to take place over the coming 24 months.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Both adjustments reflect the hotel chain’s movement toward simplicity. This service is currently available in nearly 800 hotels and is expected to reach 2,500 by the end of 2017. This service is currently available in nearly 800 hotels and is expected to reach 2,500 by the end of 2017. Omni Introduces New F&B Program.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

A post shared by Briggo (@drinkbriggo) on Aug 13, 2018 at 6:55am PDT. tinkercoffee) on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:26am PDT. Nearly adjacent to Durham Convention Center is The Durham , a boutique hotel serving the tech companies and academics that come to meet in the university-framed Research Triangle Region. But not at The Durham.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

A post shared by Las Alcobas (@lasalcobas) on Nov 24, 2018 at 10:54am PST. A post shared by Hotel Villagio (@hotelvillagio) on Aug 13, 2018 at 5:14pm PDT. Hotel Villagio. A post shared by Vista Collina Resort (@vistacollina) on Mar 15, 2018 at 10:48am PDT. The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 12, 2019

June 21-22, 2018 Somerset Academy, Sky Pointe Campus, Las Vegas 553 attendees. To help keep costs low for attendees, room blocks were in three “very nice but more budget-conscious hotels, like Hampton Inn,” Sumner said. International Literacy Association attendees take a turn at students’ desks at a Las Vegas school. Amy Taylor.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

After aggregating 1,000-plus hotel sales promotions in 2017, we found that hotels send out promo offers 89-193 days from the arrival/departure dates. No matter the offer, what these hotel promos really mean is that the property is behind pace or needs to fill rooms. And 2019 and 2020 don’t look much better. . Kissimmee, Fla.;

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. Along with space needs, clients input their particular requests — say, food and beverage, audiovisual, length of event — and can either book instantly, or chat with the venues to further tailor their needs for small meetings.

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