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Best of 2022: Food and Beverage

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This year, hotel food and beverage departments as well as catering outlets and F&B in conference and exhibition centers struggled to catch up to post-Covid pent up demand as well as to what is now called “accommodation cuisine.” Essential F&B: 2022 Catering Trends. Bon Accommodation. And then we’re left out.

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Smart Moves in Aspen, Islamorada and More

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Mary Silvester Mary Silvester, The Islands of Islamorada The Islands of Islamorada , an oceanfront residential style resort in the upper Florida Keys, appoints Silvester to the newly created coastal concierge role. She joined ACVB in 2022 as a data and reporting specialist to assist with updating and refreshing reports.

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Smart Tip from Salamander Hotels: The Meeting is Just the Beginning

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While the portfolio’s range of creative food and beverage experiences have always supported healthy lifestyles, his team is seeing an increase in inquiries from planners for these types of meals and breaks. Tim Bugas, director of sales and marketing, The Henderson, A Salamander Resort , Destin, Florida.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 11, 2022.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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— JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022.

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TWT: Masks Off for Euro Air Travel, Crowded Flights Mean Unhappy Flyers

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carriers dropped the mask mandate several weeks ago when a Florida judge questioned the legality of the Biden administration extending it. Bottom-line for meeting planners : Look for airlines to respond by bringing back services like alcoholic beverages, full meal services and other business and first-class perks that got paused.

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Convene Celebrates Our 30th Anniversary

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We wanted PCMA to expand and to be more proactive in the convention industry,” said Nichols, speaking from her home in Florida, where she is retired. 1986: Food can reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. A Meeting Runs on Its Stomach. “As Heart Attack on a Plate. Navy and U.S.

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