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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

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. . Better events, less stress. Don’t get lost though!

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

The expansive meeting and event space, including a 2,200 sq. The hotel also offers a dedicated events team that will work closely with you to coordinate your perfect event, on-site catering and visual equipment setup. Hotel spaces, from the lobby to 180 spacious guestrooms, are filled with an extensive art collection.

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APRIL 3, 2024

The distinct character of each of these new and renovated properties is certain to inspire, whether you’re meeting in stylish New York, bright and bustling New Orleans or spectacular, serene southwest Washington. The existing event space now features complementary patterns, colors and rich wood tones.

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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.

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MARCH 1, 2024

based in Bellevue, Washington. Scott will maintain his current role as regional vice president for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, which includes overseeing operations at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel; Rosewood Washington, D.C.; Austin Gardner Gardner is vice president of business development for Staypineapple Hotels Inc.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

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. Most recently, she was senior events manager at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville. Melea Runyon. Warren Nocon.

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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. at CSI DMC.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Armed with limited-edition bottles of OJ featuring the “AI” dropped from its name (“Tropcn”), the brand showed up in Sin City and doled out free juice to celebrate its natural ingredients and underscore that its beverages have no artificial additives. Case in point: A pre-Super Bowl event on Feb. 17 through Feb.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. He has worked with the Shashi Group since 2019, first as director of food and beverage. He will also oversee Rewarding You, One10’s global rewards catalog.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It’s no secret that costs for just about every element of meetings and events shot up in 2023—and even the slowing inflation rate probably won’t be enough to head off further event-cost hikes in 2024. But if you do opt for the full bar, “get a detailed record of what is consumed to make budgeting for future events easier.”

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MAY 16, 2022

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. With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Sherry Abedi, GM of Viceroy Washington DC and Hotel Zena Q: What attracted you to the hospitality industry? I also went to culinary school and I coupled hospitality with the passion I had for food and beverage. I was also in charge of our hometown Youth Center, planning and organizing events. They are closely connected.

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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. Friday Harbor House in Washington state named Johnson general manager.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

in Washington, D.C. Wirkler has extensive comprehensive experience in hospitality and events managements and operations. Ramírez is food and beverage manager at Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa , a new Cancún property by Royal Resorts to open in June of this year. Regis Washington, D.C. Erynn Torrenga.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

in Washington, D.C. Wirkler has extensive comprehensive experience in hospitality and events managements and operations. Ramírez is food and beverage manager at Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa , a new Cancún property by Royal Resorts to open in June of this year. Regis Washington, D.C. Erynn Torrenga.

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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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MARCH 17, 2023

De Jesus comes from Imperium Food & Wine in Celebration, Florida, as food and beverage director, where he worked for the last three years. Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas. Kimpton Banneker Hotel in Washington, D.C.,

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APRIL 29, 2022

Heu is now area director of food and beverage for Highgate Hotels Hawaii. Smith has also been assistant general manager and director of food and beverage at The Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington, Massachusetts, and director of service at The Hammond Kitchen and Craft Bar in Camas, Washington, her most recent position.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

Credit: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. Diaz is director of operations for Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in the Renton, Washington. 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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JULY 8, 2022

She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. He brings 22 years of events and hotel operations and management experience to his new role. Bracco was most recently vice president of events at Hargrove by Encore. Derek Douglass Drew.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

She most recently served as events and operations manager at The Brew Creek Centre. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. Thurman was born and raised in Louisiana and holds an MBA from Eastern Washington University—and true to his past F&B roles, he loves to cook.

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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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JULY 21, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. And this, of course, includes venues!

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MARCH 28, 2022

For more than 20 years, Lindner has moved his way through the hotel industry, starting in food and beverage roles in Germany, his home country. Lindner has been food and beverage manager for Mandarin Oriental, Paris, director of food and beverage at Mandarin Oriental, London and more. Timothy Lee.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

She brings over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing and a specialty in weddings, milestone anniversary celebrations, reunions and more special events. She will oversee all catering and planning for locally catered events. In her new role, she will oversee all sales for the hotel’s group events.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

When searching for the optimum venue for their next event, event planners can do their best due diligence by simply listening to what their colleagues in the industry have learned. Experienced event planners who have done the research are always happy to share their wins. The most striking space is the Atrium.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Along with earning the distinction as the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a top-five tourist destination in the City of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a premier conference and event space serving corporate events, weddings, and other social gatherings throughout the year.

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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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MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. You can also expect to find: Elevated Food & Drink. Incentives.

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MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. You can also expect to find: Elevated Food & Drink.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

While most recent events have been more traditional in set-up, we have seen some smaller groups have enhanced their space in creative ways. We’re also seeing some ‘return to work’ celebration events, with companies looking to re-energize employees returning to an office environment after working remote for more than a year.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Devin Burns, Vice President of Food and Beverage at Omni Hotels & Resorts, believes meeting professionals should, whenever possible, collaborate with the chef working their events. That can be the difference maker between a mediocre and an amazing event,” he told Convene. Devin Burns. My First Industry Job.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 23, 2021

But HBO Max Pa’lante sought to remedy that with its week-long House of Bachata pop-up in Washington Heights, NY, the heart of the Dominican diaspora. More Multicultural Event Strategies: Anatomy of a Bodega: Altos Tequila Events Celebrate the Spirit of La Familia.

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APRIL 8, 2022

Kim has been in events and luxury hospitality sales for 10 years and most recently worked at Highgate hospitality as its area account director for groups. Previously, O’Dell was president and CEO of Events DC. Washington Convention Center. Osmond is also a former member of the Choose Chicago Board of Directors. Anthony Molino.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Are hybrid events a short-term solution to current conditions or a long-term shift in the events space? We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. Adeola Fowodu, Celebration Events Management.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

With 30 years of industry experience, White is now director of sales at Teneo Hospitality Group ’s Washington, D.C., He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International.

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