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Food and Beverage Trends for 2018

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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. Nostalgia 2.0.

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Small Meetings: F&B Insights from a Supplier

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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. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element.

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5 New Smart Moves at Visit Baltimore, Time Hotels and More

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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. of meeting and event space.

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Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups

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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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3 Ways to Source Smarter in a Sellers’ Market

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Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? . The best rates, dates, and space in 2018 have already been booked.

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Traditional Brands Inject New Features

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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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Give a Glam Touch to Your Next Award Gala

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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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