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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Planners looking for somewhere new to eat in the San Francisco Bay Area need look no further. About an hour’s drive up the coast from San Francisco sits a beautifully renovated farmhouse on 166 certified organic acres overlooking Tomales Bay. More : Best Food Truck Catering for Your Next Event.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

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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AUGUST 11, 2023

Ryan Hink and Aaron Losch Ryan Hink (left) and Aaron Losch (right) Hink is director of food & beverage at Durango Casino & Resort. He has 20 years of experience in food and beverage, with 11 years as manager of food and beverage at the Grand Hyatt San Diego.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Maybe you seek one glowing under the desert sun, or perched in the foggy green hills of the north San Francisco Bay. Whatever you seek, look no further; here, you’ll find the perfect location for your next autumn meeting. of outdoors, Montage Deer Valley can cater to the needs of any meeting. of flexible meeting space.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. Shafi is director of operations for the AC Hotel Miami Dadeland , and Salinas is now the hotel’s food and beverage manager. Roger Huldi.

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MAY 12, 2023

The foundation for providing top-shelf catering was laid by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who believed that catering services shouldn’t be mired in mass-produced batches of food in hot boxes and served in chafing dishes. They were really interested and willing to change it up,” Brunson said.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Wooden has nearly 20 years working in Las Vegas’ hospitality scene, beginning his career in 2005 at Wynn Las Vegas as executive vice president of food and beverage, and later, principal executive officer and president. Francis San Francisco on Union Square and Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort.

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JANUARY 24, 2018

From its inception, San Francisco has drawn an eclectic mix of risk-takers who together have helped shape its cultural landscape. In the past decade, the city of San Francisco has become synonymous with the technology industry.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

The farm-to-table culinary movement has been sweeping the nation and meeting professionals have been taking notice. San Francisco, California. Conference rooms and meeting spaces are also included for 10-72 guests and are fully supported with AV and STEM Kitchen and Garden’s farm-to-fresh catering. The Black Cat.

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APRIL 7, 2023

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. His 11-year career has also included roles with Hyatt in Chicago, San Francisco and San Diego.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. Ramírez is food and beverage manager at Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa , a new Cancún property by Royal Resorts to open in June of this year. She has worked at St. Eduardo García Ramírez. Teri Agosta.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. Ramírez is food and beverage manager at Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa , a new Cancún property by Royal Resorts to open in June of this year. She has worked at St. Eduardo García Ramírez. Teri Agosta.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Munos has spent more than 25 years in the industry, working most recently for Marriott International as area sales leader at San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills.

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JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. If there’s one trait that best defines San Francisco, it’s diversity. San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and scenic beauty always captivate, while new experiences showcase the city’s always-evolving nature.

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JANUARY 24, 2018

From its inception, San Francisco has drawn an eclectic mix of risk-takers who together have helped shape its cultural landscape. In the past decade, the city of San Francisco has become synonymous with the technology industry.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

Smart Meetings founder and CEO Marin Bright. After a decade of bringing event professionals together to share strategies and learn about new ways to wow attendees, Smart Meetings pushed the format to pack in even more meaningful networking and sharing. The first Smart Meeting of 2019 was on Jan. View from the top!

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AUGUST 12, 2022

Known around the globe as the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno, Nevada, offers a high-end experience with unlimited potential that can elevate meetings to new heights. Reno has recently undergone a renaissance with many meeting venues having upgraded their facilities, alongside citywide improvements guaranteed to inspire.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Profiles on five woman chefs of color leading the culinary industry Chef Alice Seo, DM of Wolfgang Puck Catering in Seattle, was one of five incredible woman chefs of color in a leadership position who spoke to Smart Meetings about their careers. Peruvian food is very diverse and dynamic in its flavors,” she says. Secretary of State.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

He has also worked in management roles for Visit Oakland, San Francisco Travel Association, Park Central Hotel in San Francisco and others. Marigliano has been resort manager, director of food and beverage and sales manager for catering and events at properties from the U.K. Martin Moggré. to Beijing, China.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Rising is an accomplished athletics event and facility operations professional, who will now oversee four of Idaho’s largest convention center’s central departments, including event management, food and beverage services, facility operations and technology services. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Power joins The St.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

If the airport closest to your home or your upcoming meetings is in Minneapolis, Tampa, or Indianapolis, count your blessings. Satisfaction levels also decreased as inflation drove parking and food-outlet prices higher. San Francisco International Airport (796). The latest ranking of North American airports by J.D.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. We have seen a rise in corporate travel,” he said.

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APRIL 8, 2022

Bringing 30 years of hotel and food and beverage management, Roy most recently served as Hilton Boston Logan Airport’s general manager. He is also presently diversity, equity and inclusion chair for Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Global. Most recently, Flint was general manager of The St.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

His signature Michael Mina San Francisco offers only take-out and delivery right now (from another of his city locations), and its counterpart at Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas remains shuttered. Wit + Wisdom is Mina’s first outpost amid the world-renowned vineyards north of San Francisco.

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JUNE 30, 2020

Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Here are highlights.

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

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.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

He’s held multiple senior leadership positions, including general manager for Roka Akor and Roka Bar, both in San Francisco; director at Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas; and director of food & beverage at The Battery hotel in San Francisco.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

She also holds the title of executive director of conventions, meetings and incentive travel for Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau. Early in his career, the Hawaii-native worked in restaurants in Honolulu and San Francisco before getting into the hotel business. He was previously at City of London Corporation.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

He has also worked with Grand Hyatt San Diego, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, and Hyatt Regency San Francisco, all in California. Before this, he was director of rooms for Hyatt Regency Seattle, where he worked on the opening team in 2018, as well as director of food and beverage for Grand Hyatt Denver.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

He has worked in various leadership roles at Four Seasons since 2000, such as assistant food and beverage manager, director of sales in multiple locations and director of marketing, among others. Most recently, Giang was executive assistant manager of food and beverage at Alma Resort. Jennifer Walker. Glaucia Canil.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Los Angeles and San Francisco are reviewed. Las Vegas, which strives to go bigger than anywhere else—and is in continual competition with Orlando for meetings and events business—used to have its restaurants rated by Michelin. appeared first on Smart Meetings. In the U.S., And every year thereafter.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

He’s also worked in several managerial and directorial roles, including hotel manager at Four Seasons Las Vegas and Four Seasons Baltimore, and director of food and beverage at Four Seasons properties in Chicago and Boston. The post Smart Moves in New York, Colorado and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Christina Combs.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Previously, Nichols was general manager at Kimpton Buchanan Hotel in San Francisco’s Japantown. Before that, she was assistant general manager at Sir Francis Drake Hotel, also in San Francisco. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco has named Costa its director of sales and marketing. The post Smart Moves in D.C.,

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food. of meeting space, a signature restaurant and maker spaces in the heart of the former Egg Basket of the World’s quaint downtown), Southern California’s Pacific Grove (225 guest rooms, 10,000 sq.

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JULY 15, 2022

She has also held similar roles for major brands in San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles, such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Bonvoy. of meeting and event space. Martin is an award-winning event strategy leader with 15 years of experience in events and meetings management. Kate Patay, CPCE. Richard Romane.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

Each year a new crop of buzzy ingredients and culinary novelties lands on food and beverage menus to tempt diners eager to try the hippest new dishes and drinks. The well-worn fashion maxim “Black goes with everything” also applies to the food world, where the results prove more bold than basic.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

In his new role, Gonzalez will oversee food and beverage operations and be hands-on in the concept and menu design of Dos Catrinas restaurant, opening in December. Responsible for overseeing Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, he’ll be involved with designing menus and implementing training.

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