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F&B Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Miami Beach and More

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Tsui fills the role of director of food and beverage, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. She holds a bachelor of science in hospitality and tourism management with an emphasis in event planning. Joseph Richter Joseph Richter, InterContinental Washington D.C.

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Local Food Vendors in Washington, DC – 3 Ways to Discover Food for Your Next Event

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More often than not, food is the main attraction for event attendance. In an age where consumers shop their values , it’s ever-important to put your money where your mouth is around local sourcing for your next event. Click around, and embrace the food wormhole. . Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Don’t get lost though!

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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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. Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Jessica Candy. Edward Searle and George Sous, MBA.

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Hybrid Future: How Venues Are Adapting

Endless Events

We’re now facing a world where venue capacity is restricted, some people won’t feel comfortable traveling, and others simply enjoy the many pros of attending events remotely. For starters, attendee safety will be at the forefront of event planning when it comes to the live portion of hybrid experiences.

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University of Delaware – Home to Your Next Multi-Day Meeting!

Unique Venues

With top-notch amenities, a variety of event spaces, and an experienced event planning team, the university has everything you need to make your gathering a success. Whether you’re planning a conference, seminar, or training session, UD will help you pull it off!

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Event Contracts: Agree to Be Agreeable

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Lynn Edwards, owner of Proper Planning in Washington State, typically asks the hotel to send the contract and then requests changes as needed. “We Read More : Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024 She is having some success throwing out “event planning fees,” which have recently started showing up.

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What Does It Mean to Be an Event Strategist?

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The meetings and events industry is growing and job-growth rates for planners are rising by double digits year over year, points out Laura Lopez, senior community manager for Social Tables, the Washington, D.C.–based based event-planning software company. Lopez’s advice? ”