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9 Innovative Honey Experiences to Delight Your Group

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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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6 New Celebrity Chef Dining Experiences

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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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10 Smart Moves at Visit Santa Cruz, Benchmark, Turtle Bay Resort, Westgate Park City and More

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Benchmark Resorts & Hotels hired Barrett De Santos as director of leisure sales for Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. He previously held the position of area director of domestic and international sales for Highgate Hotels Hawaii. He brings 35 years of experience in the Hawaiian hospitality industry.

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5 Smart Moves from VisitPITTSBURGH, Benchmark, The Jefferson Hotel and More

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then became director of food and beverage at The Jefferson Hotel. Nicholas Gold Nicholas Gold has been named general Manager of The Club at Kukui’ula, a luxury resort and real estate community on the south shore of Kauai, Hawaii. VisitPITTSBURGH David Bueno The Jefferson Hotel appointed David Bueno general manager.

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What to do if a Norovirus Outbreak Strikes Your Event

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One of the big meeting stories coming out of San Francisco this week is the lawsuit filed by people who attended an NAACP California-Hawaii conference two years ago at Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City. Disinfect food-serving stations and other places attendees are touching. Have a plan! Create a safety team for all events.