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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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David Patterson Patterson is vice president of food and beverage at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Christopher Tavares Tavares is executive chef at Hyatt Regency Princeton in New Jersey, responsible for operations of its Italian restaurant, Laurea.

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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David Patterson Patterson is vice president of food and beverage at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Christopher Tavares Tavares is executive chef at Hyatt Regency Princeton in New Jersey, responsible for operations of its Italian restaurant, Laurea.

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Lessons Learned at IACC 2024

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Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry. Smart Meetings was also privileged to be a judge for IACC Americas Innovations Workshop.

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Smart Moves in Florida, Wyoming and More

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Before this, Flanders worked at National Independent Automobile Dealers Association as director of dealer development and Leedom and Associates LLC as executive meeting planner/general manager. Payne previously worked as general manager at The MC Hotel in Montclair, New Jersey.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey promoted Rynkiewicz to vice president and chief financial officer. Chris Rynkiewicz. Josh Fluhr.

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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

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Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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Cannabis Moves Into the Mainstream Meetings World

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Others like it, designed as special events during conventions and meetings, are happening throughout Colorado , Nevada and California. And as recreational marijuana achieves greater acceptance, cannabis events could become a regular part of many mainstream meetings, conventions and incentive programs. Grassroots Appeal.