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Smart Moves in San Diego, Chicago and More

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She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota , in Florida appointed Dampier director of group and catering sales. Ali Moussa. Florian Kunkel. Thomas Nicholson and Sergiu Les.

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Minneapolis Airport Ranks No. 1 in Satisfaction in J.D. Power Report

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Airline satisfaction is down, according to a new study by J.D. Another is Create Dining Studio , which adds to the dining experience by allowing diners to interact with chefs and watch their food be cooked and prepared. Read More : South Florida Meetings: Health, Wellness and Productivity. The 17th-annual study, “ J.D.

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Short Surge Omicron Predictions from ALHI’s Mike Dominguez

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Florida, one of the regions with the highest number of cases in the U.S., Those who can’t work from home, including food and beverage and construction workers “are the ones with the biggest appetite to get,” he observed. What we are seeing now, Dominguez reports, is a much shorter surge window. A More Predictable Future.

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3 Enticing Reasons to Plan a Meeting in Southwest Florida

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Air service via most major carriers is available to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, 34 miles north of Naples. With the number of meetings that are booked near the beach in Southwest Florida, attendees will want to make extra time for sun and sand. It’s hard to beat a seaside meeting.

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Smart Moves in Portland, Minneapolis and More

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Braunlich has also been general manager for hotel and resort properties in Florida, Texas and China and was corporate operations manager for Hyatt Residence Club San Antonio, Wild Oak Ranch. Heu is now area director of food and beverage for Highgate Hotels Hawaii. Matt Sommers. Derek Hunt.

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Three Outdoor Events Offer Insights on the Benefits and Challenges of Activating Al Fresco

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The new location offered 45 percent more space, spanning 450,000 square feet of exhibits and experiences including floral and plant displays, shopping, education, sponsor activations and themed food and beverage options. Upon arrival, they were transported to Marriott’s Renaissance New York Chelsea property for a complimentary stay.

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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. Jamaica Tourist Board Announced New Airline Service. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq.

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