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Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups

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No big surprise, but hotels will double-down on bringing local culture to the ballrooms and conference centers, in everything from pop-up action stations and food trucks to curated experiences led by local chefs and producers. The post Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Mike Dominguez: Hotel, F&B Prices Aren’t Going Down, and Other Predictions for 2023

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Hotels are charging more, but profitability is the same as in 2019,” Dominguez said. Dominguez encouraged meeting professionals to explain to their stakeholders that when they see inflation decreasing, that doesn’t mean prices are going back to 2019 levels. We’re paying for more labor. It’s not optional now. There’s a need.”.

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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

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Instead of advertising its own products, Amazon is using the naming rights it secured for the stadium to honor a pledge it made in 2019 to reach net-zero carbon emissions as a company by 2040. When it comes to food and beverage, the earlier that planners have a conversation about sustainability, Bradley said, the better.

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State of Virtual Meeting Tools

Smart Meetings

In fact, he predicted that when the dust settles and more virtual platform companies have acquired or been acquired, virtual events will be more frequent and engaging than they were in 2019. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said.

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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)? . And 2019 and 2020 don’t look much better. .

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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. Soundtracks from 2019 Oscar nominated films or past winners will provide the perfect backdrop to the party scene,” Pina says. The post Give a Glam Touch to Your Next Award Gala appeared first on Smart Meetings. Feed to Impress.

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5 Smart Moves from VisitPITTSBURGH, Benchmark, The Jefferson Hotel and More

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Martin managing director of Delta Hotels-Marriott Dallas Allen & Watters Creek Convention Center scheduled to open in Allen, Texas, in January of 2019. then became director of food and beverage at The Jefferson Hotel. Martin Benchmark named Stacy T.

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