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Food and Beverage Trends for 2018

SmartMeetings

Looking to the year ahead , we are all eagerly anticipating the new food and beverage trends that will emerge. There’s been an emphasis on the desire for experiential outings, whether in travel, food or shopping. The better the food, the better the Instagram photo? Food Walls. Experiential Catering.

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Unconventional F&B Trends to Put on Your Radar

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Ah, another year, another bizarre food craze. Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. According to Whole Foods, fungi are also emerging as an ingredient in soaps and hair care. But if you’re a tad late, don’t sweat it. Flower Flavors.

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The Dish on 6 Hospitality Trends for 2017

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“There are also indicators that the year could be very exciting, including new hotel and restaurant openings, emerging cuisines and beverages , more technology solutions to simplify business and raise the bar for marketing, and so much more,” Freeman says. Food City Of The Year: To Live & Dine In L.A.

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9 Culture Sandwiches for Your Meeting or Event

SmartMeetings

Here are a few sandwiches takes from around the world to inject some delicious culture into your next meeting or event. A post shared by Sacha Detti | Food and Drinks (@an_italian_in_new_york) on Jun 6, 2017 at 12:14pm PDT. Vada Pav (India). A post shared by Jumia Food Tanzania (@jumiafoodtz) on Nov 1, 2017 at 7:25am PDT.

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What is Your Top On-the-Job Challenge?

PCMA Convene

Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Increased demand for hotel rooms and meeting space. Juggling two major job responsibilities, including meeting planning. Keeping costs down, particularly food and beverage and audiovisual for meetings. Communication. Contracting. (3 3 mentions).