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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. Local and Immersive. That’s the word from Lodging magazine. Say Hi to Hal.

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Give a Glam Touch to Your Next Award Gala

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Smart Meetings asked the experts tasked with making a celebrity show shine to share their secrets for hosting a stellar event. More : Oscar-Worthy Destinations for Your Next Meeting. Whether you opt for finger foods or a multi-course, seated meal, go all out. Stage Ballroom Adjacent Areas. Feed to Impress.

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Traditional Brands Inject New Features

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In February, Omni Hotels & Resorts introduced Omni Originals , a new food and beverage program aiming to showcase regional culinary talent. Each quarter, a new timely and exciting food and beverage theme will be revealed. Food assignments for the remaining quarters in 2017 will be released in the upcoming months.

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7 Smart Moves at Loews Hotels, Duke Energy Convention Center and More

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Robert Rivers Robert Rivers was appointed by Loews Hotels & Co as general manager of Loews Boston Hotel. He’s previously worked at The Silversmith Hotel in Chicago, One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida and various Marriott International hotels in Kansas City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.

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10 Smart Moves at Visit Santa Cruz, Benchmark, Turtle Bay Resort, Westgate Park City and More

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Mandarin Oriental, Boston, appointed Philipp Knuepfer general manager of the five-star hotel. Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, a premier Utah resort, announced that Ivan Ruiz is now serving as food and beverage director and executive chef. He attended Leeward Community College and Travel Academy. Philipp Knuepfer.

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Get InsPIred to Take A Slice Out of Pi Day

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of indoor/outdoor meeting space. Massachusetts: Boston Cream Pie. According to the American Pie Council, Boston Cream Pie is a cake, not a pie. It was the culinary creation of the chef at Omni Parker House in Boston in the mid-1800s. of meeting space and 551 guest rooms. The resort has more than 44,000 sq.

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Which Airport Offers the Best Eats?

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Much of the food is often overpriced, over-processed and underwhelming. 1 spot overall because of its highest overall rating, reasonable prices and wide range of food options. Philadelphia offers almost 30 percent less expensive food, on average, compared to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the most expensive in the top 20.