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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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Bolivar is director of food and beverage for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida, where he will oversee the property’s five F&B options, as well as its banquet operations. Luksza us director of food and beverage and Bergman is executive chef for NoMo SoHo in New York City.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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Most recently, Mardell worked as opening hotel manager for Thompson Austin and tommie Austin in Texas. His other experience with Hyatt includes working as hotel manager for Hyatt Grand Central New York and director of food and beverage for Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico. Kelly Cavers.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Virginia and More

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Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida. Before this, he was director of rooms for Hyatt Regency Seattle, where he worked on the opening team in 2018, as well as director of food and beverage for Grand Hyatt Denver. Vanessa Williams. Williams is general manager for Vinoy Renaissance St. Jason Baer. David Cirincione.

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Smart Moves in Scottsdale, St. Louis and More

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De Jesus comes from Imperium Food & Wine in Celebration, Florida, as food and beverage director, where he worked for the last three years. Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas.

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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. David Sandler. Mark Goeman.

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Las Vegas, Austin and Orlando Earn Top Marks in J.D. Power Destination Study

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Tom Noonan, president and CEO of Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau, accepted the J.D. It assesses the customer experience based on six factors: activities, cost and fees, food and beverage, infrastructure, lodging and travel. Austin performs particularly well with infrastructure and activities.

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10 Food Festivals Bringing Flavor to 2017

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Food festivals deliver celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations , and virtually unlimited food and beverage options to hordes of hungry attendees in cities across the United States. South Beach Food and Wine Festival: February 22–26, 2017. Charleston Wine + Food Festival: March 1–5, 2017.

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