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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

Smart Meetings

Whether it is through learning a skill that is regionally significant to the destination, embarking on a culinary adventure with a menu of traditional cuisine or visiting community-based tourism museums and projects, the meetings and events industry is continuing to expand its interest in cultural experiences.

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Smart Moves in The Bahamas, New York City and More

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He has spent 11 of these years at InterContinental properties, and most recently served as general manager of Marriott International – Sheraton Tel Aviv, which saw him named Marriott General Manager of the Year in 2018 for successfully guiding the properties through numerous renovations and a rebrand.

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Smart Moves in Texas, Wyoming and More

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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. Jennifer Walker.

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Palatable Progress: The Power of Culinary Travel Experiences

PCMA Convene

Earlier this year, the World Food Travel Association published a list of the top 10 predictions for the food tourism industry in 2020, drawn partly from changes brought on by COVID-19. Delving into the roots of the foods that we eat in the U.S. can bring up parts of our history that are messy and uncomfortable.

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Smart Moves in Tennessee, D.C. and More

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Espina has spent over 20 years in hotel operations and food and beverage management, having held leadership roles such as director of restaurants at Four Seasons Resort Whistler in Canada, and director of food and beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Mark Goeman.

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7 Smart Moves—at Mahekal Beach Resort, Kimpton & More

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Olmstead previously served in managerial and food and beverage positions with InterContinental Hotels Group, working at the brand’s properties in San Francisco, Chicago and New York. She and her four fellow board members will work with LGBTQ affiliated groups and allies to promote global tourism.

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Smart Moves in Portland, Minneapolis and More

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Heu is now area director of food and beverage for Highgate Hotels Hawaii. After working her way into dining room management, Smith first served as general manager of the property in 2018. Heu brings almost 30 years of hospitality experience in restaurant management.