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Hotel Wailea in Maui named Abac food and beverage director. An interest in food and wine tastings led Abac to pursue his designation as Advanced Sommelier in 2020. The post Smart Moves: Food and Beverage appeared first on Smart Meetings. Derrin Abac. Whitney is Icicle Village Resort ’s executive chef.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

He will oversee all aspects of the hotel’s operations to ensure exceptional guest services, while also implementing strategic initiatives to uphold and elevate the hotel’s reputation as a luxury Hawaii destination. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Izquierdo has also worked in food and beverage at The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel in New York City, as well as The Peninsula New York, Hotel Arts Barcelona and The Ritz-Carlton London. Scott has joined Hawaii’s King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort as director of sales and marketing. Arabella El Barkouki.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

He has a track record of providing exceptional leadership in guest services, food and beverage and hotel operations while improving revenues from the top to the bottom line. Read More: Smart Moves in Las Vegas, New York and More The post Smart Moves in Hawaii, Half Moon Bay and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lopez will serve as director of food & beverage, bringing with him 21 years of experience in food and wine in the hospitality industry. He will manage all food and beverage processes and events and will establish and uphold exceptional culinary experiences for guests.

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JUNE 7, 2023

With over 30 years of culinary experience, Chef Jayson is now coupled with his son Ocean’s status as an emerging talent and reputation for embracing Hawaii’s cuisine. One avenue of inspiration that worked well for Ocean is participating in the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, placing his culinary skills center stage.

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JULY 14, 2023

Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston welcomes Sallo as general manager of food and beverage. He will lead operations at the hotel’s 11 th floor Japanese restaurant, Wren , their retro bar, Perch Putt , and their rotating lineup of local food trucks, the Aviary, as well as their banquet and catering services.

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JULY 14, 2023

Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston welcomes Sallo as general manager of food and beverage. He will lead operations at the hotel’s 11 th floor Japanese restaurant, Wren , their retro bar, Perch Putt , and their rotating lineup of local food trucks, the Aviary, as well as their banquet and catering services.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Before this, he was director of rooms for Hyatt Regency Seattle, where he worked on the opening team in 2018, as well as director of food and beverage for Grand Hyatt Denver. The post Smart Moves in Hawaii, Virginia and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. David Cirincione. Phil Klinkenberg.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Ryan Hink and Aaron Losch Ryan Hink (left) and Aaron Losch (right) Hink is director of food & beverage at Durango Casino & Resort. He has 20 years of experience in food and beverage, with 11 years as manager of food and beverage at the Grand Hyatt San Diego.

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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. Cochran comes from W Aspen in Colorado, where he worked as director of operations.

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MAY 16, 2022

Montage Kapalua Bay in Lahaina, Hawaii, appointed Candy director of spa. 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. Jessica Candy. Edward Searle and George Sous, MBA.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Now, he will lead Montage Laguna Beach’s daily operations and oversee rooms, food and beverage, the spa, security and more. He previously served as acting resort manager and director of food and beverage at Premier Residences Phu Quoc. He played a notable role in leading Pendry San Diego throughout its opening year.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. Gibson is general manager for Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii. Read More : Reconnect with the Spirit of Hawaii. Most recently, Muhly was director of group sales for Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.

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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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JANUARY 13, 2023

Read More : Reconnect with the Spirit of Hawaii. He comes from AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore, where he worked as general manager and earned the hotel “Best in Class” status by Marriott Properties. Bambling has also worked with Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee and Sanctuary Beach Resort in Monterey, California. Joseph Colina. Tina Canderle.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Highgate Hawaii , the real estate and hospitality management company, promoted Conching to director of group sales and director of sales at its ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach property, and promoted Nakamura to area director of leisure and transient sales for the brand. Courtney Conching and Shauna Nakamura. Matthew Adams. Richard Szilagyi.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Highgate Hawaii , the real estate and hospitality management company, promoted Conching to director of group sales and director of sales at its ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach property, and promoted Nakamura to area director of leisure and transient sales for the brand. Courtney Conching and Shauna Nakamura. Matthew Adams. Richard Szilagyi.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

I always look for someone that has a passion for the restaurant industry and food and beverage since it’s at the core of O&B. As you can imagine, he has a taste for great food and is excited to dine at our new restaurants soon. What do you look for when bringing aboard a new team member? I love hiring team members.

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APRIL 29, 2022

Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, appointed Braunlich to general manager. Previously, he was a leader in Hawaii hospitality, opening 11 hotels during that time. Heu is now area director of food and beverage for Highgate Hotels Hawaii. Ed Braunlich. Matt Sommers.

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JULY 8, 2022

Espina has spent over 20 years in hotel operations and food and beverage management, having held leadership roles such as director of restaurants at Four Seasons Resort Whistler in Canada, and director of food and beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Kuhns is now resort manager at Montage Kapalua Bay in Hawaii.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Waltz most recently served as area director, group sales for Fairmont Hotels, Hawaii, Big Island and Maui. He is a Certified Food and Beverage Executive and a member of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and SKÅL- International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals. He is a member of MPI, PCMA, SITE and IRF.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Decker joined Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Maui, Hawaii as director of national accounts, dealing with West Coast group sales. Marigliano has been resort manager, director of food and beverage and sales manager for catering and events at properties from the U.K. Nathan Decker. to Beijing, China.

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APRIL 8, 2022

From guest services to hotel sales, Kim has held positions at several hotel properties and brands across Hawaii. Bringing 30 years of hotel and food and beverage management, Roy most recently served as Hilton Boston Logan Airport’s general manager. John Ehlenfeldt. Sandra Estornell.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

With him he brings an incredible amount of experience with various tourism agencies, including Visit Indianapolis, Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp., In Schmied’s most recent position, he served as beverage director at Whisk Gourmet Food and Catering in Miami.

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JUNE 16, 2022

Cattini brings over 25 years of food and beverage and hotel management experience to his new role and has held leadership roles at Corinthia London; Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts properties in Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, and more. Cattini is now general manager of Hotel Eden , a luxury hotel in Rome. Luca Virgilio.

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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. San Diego Tourism Authority appointed Sullivan vice president of sales and services. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy. Thomas Nicholson and Sergiu Les. Richard Cox.

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AUGUST 21, 2018

The dedicated honey-making efforts of bees have been highlighted at hotels and resorts throughout the world in a vast array of ways, including hands-on activities, classes, spa treatments and foods. Hotel Wailea , Maui, Hawaii. Mauna Kea Resort, Hawaii Island, Hawaii. Nanuku, Auberge Resorts Collection , Fiji.

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MARCH 11, 2022

With over a decade of experience in hospitality and sales, Morrow has been a public relations, food and beverage and marketing leader at properties including Fairmont San Francisco, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago and more. Sotomayor is director of leisure sales at Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku, Hawaii.

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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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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Early in his career, the Hawaii-native worked in restaurants in Honolulu and San Francisco before getting into the hotel business. Olmstead previously served in managerial and food and beverage positions with InterContinental Hotels Group, working at the brand’s properties in San Francisco, Chicago and New York.

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You’ll have your pick of pre-set packages that include coffee breaks, food and beverage options or activities that you can tailor to your group’s needs. An onsite team event coordinators help you curate and personalize your meetings, incentive travel, executive wellness retreats and more.

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JULY 7, 2023

Born and raised in San Jose, California, she brings her familiarity with the area along with her wealth of hospitality and marketing experience in live events, food and beverage, entertainment and commercial real estate. Mariajose Rodriguez Maria Roderiguez Rodriguez is resort manager at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort in Hawaii.

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JULY 7, 2023

Born and raised in San Jose, California, she brings her familiarity with the area along with her wealth of hospitality and marketing experience in live events, food and beverage, entertainment and commercial real estate. Mariajose Rodriguez Maria Roderiguez Rodriguez is resort manager at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort in Hawaii.

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MAY 23, 2022

A 10-year hospitality veteran, Willis was also assistant general manager for Marilyn Monroe Spas in Lahaina, Hawaii, and assistant spa director at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course. Most recently, Willis was spa director for Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa in Greater Austin, Texas. Jamie Ades.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

In his new role, Gonzalez will oversee food and beverage operations and be hands-on in the concept and menu design of Dos Catrinas restaurant, opening in December. Regis Princeville in Hawaii. Jorge Gonzalez Jorge Gonzalez is returning to Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita as executive chef.

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Food and beverage is such a huge part of meetings and events that planners are continually seeking out new restaurants to host attendees for unique dining experiences. Scott Sibella, president and COO of MGM Grand, says the food scene at his property and throughout Las Vegas will benefit from this opening. “We

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