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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations.

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Father-Son Bonding Creates Culinary Magic in Hawaii

Smart Meetings

However, when the hospitality industry came under lockdown, the then-14-year-old Ocean recognized the urgency of supporting these local farms and helping to feed the community. “We 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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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

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Agree upon the KPIs to track the event’s performance, including customer footfall, social media mentions, number of sales, and more. In retail, you can plan teaser ads, social media campaigns, or influencer partnerships. Plan for guest engagement and hospitality. Strategize the marketing and execution.

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 11 Essentials to Differentiate Your Hotel Marketing from the Competition

All Seated

Just like Nordstrom’s approach to customer service , going the extra mile in the hotel and hospitality industry for guests can yield mega returns. When Buster isn’t greeting guests, he travels to local hospitals to spread cheer among patients. Get social and share video tours of your hotel.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

Develop the sustainability plan for meeting or event. If you’re strategic about creating a sustainability plan for your event you can have a powerful positive impact on the environment, your participants and your host communities. Implement a sustainability management plan. Demonstrate social responsibility (CSR).

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How the events, hospitality and restaurant industry can tackle labor shortages with technology

Planning Pod

This has especially been the case for businesses in the events, hospitality and restaurant industries, which have suffered much more than others when it comes to staffing shortages and employee retention for both management and service workers. Another says that 59% of hospitality and food service staff won’t be coming back.

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Location, Location, Location

Canadian Special Events

Find out if the rental cost is waived if you reach a certain food and beverage minimum. You want your guests interacting with social media, using event apps, etc. Sustainability. Creating an event using sustainable event principles has become increasingly important to organizers and their clients.