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Automation in F&B Inches Closer to Dominance

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A survey by Hotel News Resource found that 86 percent of respondents believe technology would help the industry, which has been slowly getting itself out of recovery. Betty was created by Bear Robotics to battle the increasing pressure placed on the food service industry, which can attributed to employee shortages.

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Tips for Streamlining Vaccine Verification from Marriott’s The Exchange

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These tools and resources allow us to conduct safe, productive meetings, bring people back to work and support the local market and beyond,” he said. “It They have tools and resources to help you execute safely.”. It takes a village.”. More: Read more about destinations requiring proof of vaccination. . Bespoke Screening Tips.

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Smart Tip from Salamander Hotels: The Meeting is Just the Beginning

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While the portfolio’s range of creative food and beverage experiences have always supported healthy lifestyles, his team is seeing an increase in inquiries from planners for these types of meals and breaks. Tim Bugas, director of sales and marketing, The Henderson, A Salamander Resort , Destin, Florida.

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Short Surge Omicron Predictions from ALHI’s Mike Dominguez

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Having a sound response plan, testing resources and requirements and vaccine requirements is preventing events from coming to a full stop, even amid dubious surges. Florida, one of the regions with the highest number of cases in the U.S., What we are seeing now, Dominguez reports, is a much shorter surge window.

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The Importance of F&B at Successful Events

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She learned early on that success was about more than just serving food. She has spent the last 12 years with Hilton Hotels & Resorts, working in Toronto and South Florida before a stint at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City and, finally, Conrad New York. The CPCE] is definitely more food-focused. It’s more elevated.

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Day in the Life of a Wedding & Event Planner with Michelle McDermott

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Hotel management is a great stepping stone for wedding planning and gives you a great grounding and understanding of everything from food and beverage to table and room setups, administration including the banquet event order , and executing a wedding on the day. What other advice do you have to share? Most years, we visit the USA.

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7 Smart Moves at Loews Hotels, Duke Energy Convention Center and More

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He’s previously worked at The Silversmith Hotel in Chicago, One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida and various Marriott International hotels in Kansas City, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Ritten has more than 25 years of experience at branded and independent hotels in airport, convention and resort destinations.

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