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JULY 14, 2023

Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston welcomes Sallo as general manager of food and beverage. He will lead operations at the hotel’s 11 th floor Japanese restaurant, Wren , their retro bar, Perch Putt , and their rotating lineup of local food trucks, the Aviary, as well as their banquet and catering services.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lopez will serve as director of food & beverage, bringing with him 21 years of experience in food and wine in the hospitality industry. He will manage all food and beverage processes and events and will establish and uphold exceptional culinary experiences for guests.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

When out-of-towners visit California, one of the most frequently requested must-stops is In-N-Out Burger to get a Double-Double, go all-out with Animal Style or get adventurous with the secret menu. Food trucks have become synonymous with California culture. Their catering team has a tremendous roster of 200 food trucks.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

There are incredible wineries to choose from, especially in California. If you already have your California winery wedding picked out, you’re probably thinking of budgeting. How much does a winery wedding cost in California? You of course don’t want your guests going hungry, and you want the food to be as delicious as possible.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Whether it’s a holiday party or any other special event, we’ve curated a list of 10 remarkable spots that will captivate your imagination. Our unparalleled in-house food and beverage program coupled with a seasoned event management team allows for seamless and efficient planning and execution.¨-

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JULY 15, 2022

She has been an international leader in events for over a decade and has become an internationally sought-after speaker. of meeting and event space. Digital events and engagement platform JUNO appointed Martin director of engagement. For over 30 years Huston has been a leader in hospitality and food and beverage management.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Runyon brings 10 years of venue administration and events experience.

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MARCH 1, 2024

of event space, including an indoor heated pool that has sliding doors to a patio. For food and beverage, visitors can make a stop at one of its five restaurants or bars, including the lobby’s License to Chill Bar, Come Monday Cafe, and JWB Prime Steak and Seafood. The property is home to more than 14,000 sq.

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AUGUST 12, 2022

The summer of 2023 will herald a new era of meetings in South Lake Tahoe with the arrival of the over $100-million Tahoe South Events Center. The site of the events center, currently under construction at Stateline, Nevada, is conveniently located near major hotels and casinos including Harveys Lake Tahoe, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe and others.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Throughout his career, he has managed numerous hotel portfolios and successfully led operations in various California hotel communities. In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances.

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MAY 16, 2022

Burdette most recently held the role of director of front office at Ojai Valley Inn in California. A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Jessica Candy. Jed Arrogante. Carrie Sims.

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APRIL 7, 2023

He has also worked as director of food and beverage for Two Roads Hospitality’s properties in Stowe, Vermont, and director of food and beverage at a Starwood Hotels & Resorts property in Aspen. Heather McCargo McCargo is marketing manager of communications and events for ATL Airport District.

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AUGUST 12, 2019

Activate your event with an easy hike to the top of our historic city landmark, Mt. Rejuvenate with citrus-themed signature beverages and farm to table menus from our creative culinary staff. Our complimentary RCVB services ensure your event in the Riverside will be extraordinary. The post Meet Well in Riverside, California!

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Among other properties he has worked for are Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and The Setai, Miami Beach, as director of food and beverage at both.

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MAY 12, 2023

The foundation for providing top-shelf catering was laid by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who believed that catering services shouldn’t be mired in mass-produced batches of food in hot boxes and served in chafing dishes. And Spago’s star-studded fanfare didn’t go unnoticed. It was a very unique opportunity.”

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APRIL 1, 2019

Activate your event with an easy hike to the top of our historic city landmark, Mt. Rejuvenate with citrus-themed signature beverages and farm-to-table menus from our creative culinary staff. Our complimentary RCVB services ensure your event in the Riverside will be extraordinary. Think summer fun—Meet in Riverside SO CA!

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

In the meetings industry, many conversations about food and beverage center around food allergies , healthifying menus and working with your venue’s catering team to develop a delicious meal while staying on budget. But if you think of the food industry as an onion, we’re only peeling off the very first layer.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

The perfect event space is out there—read on, and maybe you’ll find it here. Transport Your Event to the Italian Countryside Europa Village: Vienza Europa Village opens their newest winery, Vienza, in Southern California’s Temecula Valley Wine Country. of event space as he led the redesign. and one at 772 sq.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

He brings a results-driven mentality and expertise in supporting, creating and executing sales and marketing strategies for luxury Southern California properties. He has worked at the property for 11 years, most recently serving as director of food and beverage.

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Columbus Food Adventures offers a wide variety of additional themed tours, including taco trucks, meat-lovers and dessert. The progressive meal takes guests to between three and five stops for food and drinks. Carlsbad, California Customize a private group experience with Carlsbad Food Tours as a team-building event or corporate party.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

SHELTON, CT  Clarion Events Food and Beverage Group along with the California Restaurant Association announced today that the Western Foodservice and H.

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DECEMBER 27, 2022

Have a holiday event filled with excitement and fun with pop-up bars serving festive cocktails. Miracle Pop-Up Bar and its spin-off company Sippin’ Santa have opened several pop-up bars in popular venues around the Bay Area in Northern California. Miracle will also be providing a pop-up food menu along with their signature cocktails.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Adams joined Evans Hotels in San Diego, California as executive vice president and COO. Dana Porter Higgins.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Adams joined Evans Hotels in San Diego, California as executive vice president and COO. Dana Porter Higgins.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Rising is an accomplished athletics event and facility operations professional, who will now oversee four of Idaho’s largest convention center’s central departments, including event management, food and beverage services, facility operations and technology services.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Food trucks are fun, convenient, serve delicious food at a fraction of the cost of a sit-down meal, and are a great addition to any event. Rasta Rita Margarita Truck, Southern California. Rasta Rita Margarita Truck, Southern California. Koi Fusion offers Korean food with a twist. Simply divine, indeed!

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APRIL 22, 2024

With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community. The Stanford Inn & Resort on the coast of Northern California in Mendocino County partners with John Jeavons’ GROW BIOINTENSIVE to open The Field School.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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. Peruvian food is very diverse and dynamic in its flavors,” she says. In modern Peruvian cooking, Italian, Japanese and local Andes food all merge.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Muhly is director of sales, events and marketing for Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. Visit Laguna Beach in California named O’Neill-Cusey CEO. Rachel O’Neill-Cusey. Shantel Norman. Christa Acevedo.

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JULY 29, 2022

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. Most recently, Sullivan served as director of sales and marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead most recently worked for both International Association of Exhibitions and Events, where he was vice president of exhibitions and events, as well as Center for the Center of Exhibition Industry Research, as vice president of events. Bobby Barnes. Michael DiFrancesco. Susan Carlson.

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APRIL 29, 2022

With 25 years of hospitality and hotel management experience, Klein has held the role of general manager at several properties, including Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort, The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Monterey, California, and more. Mission Pacific Hotel in Oceanside, California, welcomed De Guzman as hotel manager.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

SHELTON, CT  Clarion Events Food and Beverage Group along with the California Restaurant Association announced today that the a href="[link].

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JANUARY 18, 2022

The hotel’s guestrooms, lobby, food and beverage offerings and indoor meeting spaces have all been refurbished by Gensler, a global design firm with local, Morristown roots. Groups will now have the availability to host events at a new outdoor venue at adjacent Pioneer Park courtyard beginning in April. The property’s 31,000 sq.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I

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JUNE 16, 2022

She began her hospitality career a decade ago in events at Marcy Blum Associates Inc. Cattini brings over 25 years of food and beverage and hotel management experience to his new role and has held leadership roles at Corinthia London; Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts properties in Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, and more.

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