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Confection Convention: Sweets & Snacks Expo Returns as First Post-Pandemic Food Show

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The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Agency: MC2, Paramus, NJ. Agency: MSM , Webster, NY.

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New and Renovated: Convention Stays and Premium Lounges

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The $4 million refresh of the meeting and event spaces and addition of the Sheraton Club mark the total transformation of Arizona’s largest hotel. Meeting attendees at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown will find new lounge-style seating in the pre-function spaces. of meeting space a clean, modern finish. The Westin Indianapolis.

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Smart Moves in Salt Lake City, Seattle and More

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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. She previously worked as special events and promotions supervisor for Caesars Southern Indiana.

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Smart Moves in California, Oregon and More

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Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” of meeting and event space. Richard Romane. Robin Flanz. Brent Pope.

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Minneapolis Airport Ranks No. 1 in Satisfaction in J.D. Power Report

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Another is Create Dining Studio , which adds to the dining experience by allowing diners to interact with chefs and watch their food be cooked and prepared. Read More : South Florida Meetings: Health, Wellness and Productivity. This includes an expansion of Indiana Convention Center , which will add more than 190,000 sq.

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Father-Son Bonding Creates Culinary Magic in Hawaii

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Take the likes of Simba and Mustafa, Dell and Steph Curry, or Henry and Indiana Jones—much of the time their greatness blossoms in the face of conflict and their unions provide something we can all benefit and learn from. We get picked up by a lot of meeting conventions that come to the hotel,” Kanekoa said.

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Five Ways the Sports Sponsorship Landscape Will Evolve for Brands—and Fans—This Year

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Corona took a direct approach to its 2021 Indiana Pacers sponsorship with elaborate mobile locker room fan activations. Deliver access, whether it’s behind-the-scenes footage or virtual player meet-and-greets. sports for the better part of the last 16 months: fans. One way to show at-home fans some love?