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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

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The timed dish-making is judged based on food safety, waste (all discards are put into a small bowl and evaluated at the end), presentation, taste and creativity. Meetings & Events, provided the color commentary and noted the care in the form of fresh ingredients and sophisticated techniques. Tracy Stuckrath, founder of Thrive!

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Smart Moves in San Diego, Chicago and More

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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. The global event tech and production company Encore welcomed Duffy as director of external communications. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy. Richard Cox.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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Mardell has spent more than two decades working with Hyatt, in the United States and the United Kingdom, his birthplace. 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.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

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soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London. It is a Planet Mark-certified business and a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge —which means it has committed to accomplishing a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

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New and Renovated: Luxury of the UK

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The redesign also introduces two new food and beverage offerings with their destination restaurant, The Golden Gorse, and the quintessential Bar Ross. make for a space suited for meetings and events of all types and sizes. Velvet lounge chairs stand by windows so guests can take in scenic views of the surrounding Dornoch Firth.

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London’s most exciting new hotel, The Londoner, to debut September 2021.

Prestige Events Magazine

From one of the UK’s largest family-owned hotel group Edwardian Hotels London, The Londoner is set to amaze both Londoners and the city’s international guests with a staggering 350 rooms, 16 storeys, six concept eateries, a unique members club-style private area, a wealth of meeting and event space, cinema and an entire floor dedicated to wellness.

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6 Lessons on Special Event Protocol from the Coronation of King Charles III

Smart Meetings

This historic and solemn event will be a singular challenge for them and other London hoteliers and the special event designers managing every detail. Today’s London hoteliers will be setting a few precedents, writing a new playbook and bringing that expertise to the creation of new and dynamic events and meetings.