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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.

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Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey

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and those that travel to international markets. travel ban). I hope for stabilization so that planning can be more intentional than planning for the unknown.”. Here are some highlights of the results: Size of 2017 convention/meeting budget vs. 2016 convention/meeting budget — -1 percent compared to +1.7

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Traditional Brands Inject New Features

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In addition, points can be used for transactions on amazon.com and Diamond Status can now be lengthened without travel. “At In February, Omni Hotels & Resorts introduced Omni Originals , a new food and beverage program aiming to showcase regional culinary talent. Nassetta, the company’s president and CEO.

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Team Building: Make It Unconventional

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Cocktail enthusiasts can find out how to make the alcoholic beverages from learned mixologists. If wine is more their thing, they can become vintners for a day and craft their very own wine or become a pairing expert by learning what makes the ideal wine and food combination. Related: 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018.