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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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Updated COVID Restrictions for Weddings and Events in New England, NY, and NJ

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We thought that before our offices close for the holidays, it would be helpful to share a round up of all of the current information available for COVID-19 gatherings and travel, including event specific guidelines when they are available. The existing guidelines for social gatherings/events are below. cocktail hour).

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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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. Most recently, Mardell worked as opening hotel manager for Thompson Austin and tommie Austin in Texas. Mike Culver.

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Grace Bay Resorts, the luxury Turks and Caicos-based resorts brand, promoted Tyagi to general manager of Grace Bay Club , a waterfront resort property on Providenciales island. Tyagi has been in the hospitality industry for 23 years and has held roles in food and beverage, restaurant and hotel management. By Hayden & Co.,

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How Smaller Cities Are Leveraging Their Culinary Resources

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Once upon a time (well, 2005) in Providence, Rhode Island, some troubling news spread through the convention and visitors bureau. Even a decade ago, long before the terms “foodie” and “farm-to-table” were widely used, she could foresee the ascendance of food culture as a tourism driver, especially for smaller cities.

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Breaking up With Exhibit Booths

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When they convene in Providence, Rhode Island, May 3–6, 2020, they won’t be able to find the usual exhibit hall at the Providence Convention Center — not for lack of signage but because the event’s overhauled trade- show floor bears little resemblance to its previous versio.

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If you compiled a list of food-forward cities, Providence, Rhode Island, would rank pretty high. Seasonal and local food,” said another J&W graduate, Edward Bolus, executive chef at Mill’s Tavern, fully aware that his answer was “not that exciting.” LATIN AMERICAN STREET FOOD. TRASH” FISH DISHES.

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