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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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Kendall Hart and Anthony Taormina Kendall Hart (left) and Anthony Taormina (right) Hart is director of food and beverage, and Taormina is executive chef for Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. Before joining the Waldorf Astoria property, Hart was food and beverage manager for Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas.

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Cooking Up Culinary Excellence

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Five woman chefs of color in leadership roles across the United States spoke to Smart Meetings and shared stories of their careers, their inspirations and their passion for great food. In 2019, she was promoted to chef de partie at Capa; in 2020, sous chef. Peruvian food is very diverse and dynamic in its flavors,” she says.

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Smart Moves in Tennessee, D.C. and More

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She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. Most recently, Espina opened Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas as its resort manager in 2019. Waldorf Astoria Orlando welcomed Fitzgerald as its new general manager. Brock Hochhalter.

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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. Nick Vournakis and Derek Sharp.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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ballroom, a 90,000-square-foot theater, a 25,000-square-foot Meridian Garden, 57 meeting spaces, 3,700 guest rooms and 27 different food and beverage outlets on the 25-acre property, soon to be announced. Orlando Launches Inspirational Umbrella Campaign. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3. —

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Mortgage Group Brokers Deal for Face-to-Face Convention

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The association wanted to move forward with its event originally scheduled for July 31-August 3 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, but FAMP had some challenges to overcome first. In 2019, FAMP drew 1,500 attendees and 140 booths. 9-12 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, FAMP 2020 attracted 500 attendees and 40 exhibitors.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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ballroom, a 90,000-square-foot theater, a 25,000-square-foot Meridian Garden, 57 meeting spaces, 3,700 guest rooms and 27 different food and beverage outlets on the 25-acre property, soon to be announced. Orlando Launches Inspirational Umbrella Campaign. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3.

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