SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Let’s explore practical strategies we can apply to elevate our events. The Power of Names–Make Attendees Feel Seen and Heard The most impactful, no-cost, attention-grabbing strategy is using people’s names. Provide bite-size food portions to sample multiple dishes and eliminate food waste.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at Atlanta’s Culinaire, an F&B management company. Visit Seattle welcomed Andersen as senior director of convention strategy. Jeff Carlson. Peter Andersen. Sophie Ahmed.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 15, 2024

And amid the sea of endemic brands exhibiting AI-powered products and services was none other than Tropicana—and a decidedly anti -artificial intelligence strategy. Those who find a bottle can scan the code and enter to win a trip to Florida, the “original orange juice state.” Or as Tropicana put it: “Sure, we love STEM.

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Smart Meetings

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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Braaten brings over 30 years of business strategy, project management and product development experience to his new executive role. Dipalma brings 25-plus years of hospitality and food and beverage management experience and a sommelier certification to the position. Read More : Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

More Cause Marketing Strategies: Pin It: Pinterest Inspires Wellness With Digital Program, Pop-Up. Attendees were invited to explore the doors and enjoy food trucks featuring local international cuisine, cinnamon-flavored marshmallows and beverages. Select locations will feature doors decorated for the holidays.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Braaten brings over 30 years of business strategy, project management and product development experience to his new executive role. Dipalma brings 25-plus years of hospitality and food and beverage management experience and a sommelier certification to the position. She has also been general manager at SA Hospitality Group.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

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 Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota , in Florida appointed Dampier director of group and catering sales. Ali Moussa. Florian Kunkel. Thomas Nicholson and Sergiu Les.

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Smart Meetings

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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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 11, 2019

You’ll learn how to trace hotels expenses through food cost, beverage cost, setup staff and culinary personnel. Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Learning Objectives: . Pritzker Award for Excellence. Register for Webinar.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Prior to Andaz West Hollywood, Tucker was director of rooms and operations at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Max Beach Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, appointed Codianne director of operations and Radford director of sales and marketing. Michelle McKinney Frymire.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

He’s held multiple senior leadership positions, including general manager for Roka Akor and Roka Bar, both in San Francisco; director at Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas; and director of food & beverage at The Battery hotel in San Francisco. Rajesh Khubchandani.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. What safeguards does the property take for events that have a food and beverage component to it? Of the many things this year has taught us, one is that you can never be too prepared.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 28, 2017

Lanaud will be responsible for organizing and promoting food and beverage, while exceeding guest expectations and financial targets at the 805-room hotel. Josoff will develop and execute sales strategies and new business plans with a focus on furthering growth and development of the MICE segment.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

For the past 60 years, the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) has hosted a State Annual Convention and Trade Show for its members who are mortgage brokers and lenders from across Florida. Each golfer was given his or her own cart to maintain social distancing, and attendees were served pre-packaged food and beverages.

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Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

The new location offered 45 percent more space, spanning 450,000 square feet of exhibits and experiences including floral and plant displays, shopping, education, sponsor activations and themed food and beverage options. Clear Connects: A Day of Families.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2019

He’s held leadership positions in food and beverage as well as hotel operations for properties across the country, including The Arrabelle at Vail Square in Colorado, Sunriver Resort in Bend, Oregon, and Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, California. TJ Pierri Hotel Zoe in San Francisco has named Pierri as general manager.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2017

He brings vast experience in financial operations at multiple resorts, including as chief financial officer for Visionary Destin, a resort and property management company in Destin, Florida. He attended Florida Southern College in Orlando. Barret De Santos. The hotel was unveiled in December under Hannenberg’s leadership.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 25, 2017

John Reyes John Reyes joined Visit Sacramento as the chief operating officer, where he will enhance sales and marketing strategies and oversee the convention center expansion project. Pete Beach, Florida named Patrick Faas its new director of food and beverage. Pete Beach, Florida.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Martin is an award-winning event strategy leader with 15 years of experience in events and meetings management. For over 30 years Huston has been a leader in hospitality and food and beverage management. Romane was previously director of sales and marketing and resort manager of JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

While Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon arrived in the Tampa Bay area as early as 1513, the western part of the land which would one day become Florida remained relatively undeveloped until the 1800s. The Florida Aquarium. Source: The Florida Aquarium. Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 20, 2021

Fijol, whose home base is in the tourist-dependent state of Florida , argued that one of the benefits of an in-person meeting is the impact it has on the community. “If you start with the end in mind, once you have objectives, you can design for success,” Phillips said. Big-Picture Thinking.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2017

Curtis previously served as director of sales and marketing for The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Coburn has more than 20 years of hospitality experience, including a strong food and beverage background. Bennett will be responsible for all aspects of hotel sales and marketing strategies. Aaron Coburn.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 3, 2021

based strategy consulting firm for the events industry, Rankine said that he and coauthor Giberti — founder and CEO of Miami, Florida–based consulting company Vesuvio Ventures — were “freaked out” about the timing. 1 skillset is no longer your food and beverage and your contracting of the venue and so on.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 15, 2016

Discover The Palm Beaches, Florida, the official marketing corporation for Palm Beach County hired Peggy Hagaman as director of sales for the Midwest. In her Chicago-based position, she develops business strategies to solicit meetings, conventions, trade shows and events to Palm Beach County. Peggy Hagaman.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Because cannabis is still a hotly debated political and social issue, the strategies discussed at this expo will help prepare business owners for navigating some of the thorniest obstacles and get all the latest legal information. Location: Orlando, Florida. CannaCon South. Source: CannaCon South. CBD Expo East. Source: CBD Expo.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Future Digital Finance event helps in learning directly from innovators leading the way, and leave with tactical strategies to transform the banking operations. Over 800 e-commerce professionals are diving into the innovation, strategies, and tactics essential for today’s e-commerce environment. Future Digital Finance 2020. Google I/O.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

In Maslow’s famous pyramid of the hierarchy of human needs, the most basic is food, shelter and clothing. She also creates all food and beverage menus alongside a plan to package leftovers for donation. Backpacks of hygiene products may be more in need at a shelter than donations of food. Jamie Murdock. Shine a light.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Future Digital Finance event helps in learning directly from innovators leading the way, and leave with tactical strategies to transform the banking operations. Over 800 e-commerce professionals are diving into the innovation, strategies, and tactics essential for today’s e-commerce environment. Future Digital Finance 2020. Google I/O.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Future Digital Finance event helps in learning directly from innovators leading the way, and leave with tactical strategies to transform the banking operations. Over 800 e-commerce professionals are diving into the innovation, strategies, and tactics essential for today’s e-commerce environment. Future Digital Finance 2020. Google I/O.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 14, 2024

So we were thinking, ‘What can we do with this [Throwback Thursday] event that attracts those fans, leverages our partners and gives them a good experience?’” —Cavender Neutze, Marketing Manager, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Golf fans enjoyed the action on the green, as well as the Florida wildlife and scenery.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

MMGY Global , a global marketing firm for travel, hospitality and entertainment based in Kansas City, Missouri, promoted Schultz to executive vice president of global media strategy. She most recently was vice president of planning and strategy at MMGY Global and has held several other roles over her career. Patrick Andersen.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 23, 2018

When Carleigh Dworetzky first began her career in the hospitality industry, she had no idea her career would undergo such an impressive transformation, taking her to a career in food and beverage and then landing her as the Convention Strategy Manager at Destination DC. Convention Strategy Manager, Destination DC.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2022

A 21-year hospitality veteran, Kutlu most recently worked for The Estate Yountville in California as its senior director of revenue strategy. He has also been director of food and beverage for the complex, as well as director of rooms at La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino. Daniel Padilla. Justin Jaret.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

We wanted PCMA to expand and to be more proactive in the convention industry,” said Nichols, speaking from her home in Florida, where she is retired. 1986: Food can reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. A Meeting Runs on Its Stomach. “As Heart Attack on a Plate.

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