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Food Rescue and Donating to Those in Need: The Law Is On Your Side

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What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Events A new federal law could make it easier to donate unused food from a conference to those in need. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. We want the food to be handled properly and safely,” says Second Servings founder and President Barbara Bronstein. “We

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Most recently, he was front desk manager at ME Cabo in Mexico.

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New and Renovated: Redesigns Around the World

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Guests will leave in awe after dining at the hotel’s restaurant, headed by Chef de Cuisine Alexandre Castelain, where they can choose dishes from a sustainable zero-waste menu. Guests can also enjoy food and beverage offerings at the site. All rooms feature a Mexican art-inspired design and local elements.

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SIAL America 2023 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

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Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We Importers and exporters from the U.S.,

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Brian Eno in conversation with Aurora at Green Events & Innovations Conference

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Aurora is experiencing success as far from home as Australia, Mexico and Brazil, and is selling out larger venues abroad than in Norway. The connection between wellbeing, inclusivity, diversity, equity and environmental sustainability will be a recurring theme throughout the programme.

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SXSW 2023: Seven Brands that Gave Attendees a Taste of their Products

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Davis’ SXSW 2023: White Claw’s Marketing VP Talks Activating for Music Fans at the ‘Shore Club’ AVOCADOS FROM MEXICO Avocados From Mexico, a nonprofit marketing organization promoting Mexican avocados, set up its House of Goodness at Lustre Pearl Rainey, March 13-14, to #SparkTheGood among SXSW attendees.

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Hilton Execs Reflect on 100 Years of Hospitality Trends

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A lot has changed since Conrad Hilton’s parents turned their general store into a hotel for traveling salespeople in San Antonio, New Mexico, in 1919. The brand is actively restoring historical buildings in Latin America and the Caribbean with 80 such projects in the pipeline, including nearly 30 planned projects in Mexico.