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How to Throw a Kentucky Derby Party: A 10-Step Guide

Social Tables

The Kentucky Derby is an incredibly popular broadcasting event, bringing millions of in-person and virtual spectators together to watch the race live each year. According to recent Comcast reporting, the event draws an average of 16 million viewers annually. How to throw a Kentucky Derby party guests will rave about!

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Top Food Beverage Trends For 2017

Canadian Special Events

Selecting your food and beverage menu is one of the most important aspects of designing your event’s guest experience. They have seriously upped their food IQ thanks to the prevalence of foodie cooking shows, instagram and online resources where they can study food trends, international flavour profiles, recipes, etc.

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New and Renovated: Gold Standard Rooms at Nobu Caesars Palace, Spring Debuts

Smart Meetings

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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4 Tips for Planning a Local, Affordable Menu

Smart Meetings

You know how powerfully the food and beverage experience can shape the overall tone and success of a meeting. The right menu can create an unforgettable experience, bring people together, showcase a destination, and drive the overall success of an event. Think Authentically. Drink Locally, Too. Customize the Experience.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

Smart Meetings

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Louisville Tourism in Kentucky welcomed Runyon as destination services manager. Runyon brings 10 years of venue administration and events experience. Melea Runyon. Warren Nocon. Josh Fluhr.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

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. Both Kentucky-based properties are managed under OVG360, Oak View Group’s management arm. Daniel Jones and Shelby Christensen.

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Executive Q&A: How Long-time US Open Sponsor Grey Goose Has Evolved its Engagement Tactics

Event Marketer

Like Mint Juleps and the Kentucky Derby, there’s only one drink tennis fans hanker for each year at the US Open: Grey Goose’s signature cocktail, the Honey Deuce. The beverage has become nearly as symbolic of the tennis tournament as the matches themselves, and this year marked the 15th anniversary of its debut. Aleco Azqueta.