Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Aloft Orlando Lake Nona The lively, artistic neighborhood of Lake Nona , in Orlando, Florida celebrates the upcoming grand opening of Aloft Orlando Lake Nona. Along with eight signature food and beverage experiences and a spa, beauty bar and fitness center, guests will be left in awe of the bright spaces across the property.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Tammy McCormick Tammy McCormick, Visit Orlando McCormick will serve as director of destination experience as Visit Orlando. She will now lead the Visit Orlando Destination Experience team to elevate engagement with clients and further enhance their customer experience as they plan an execute meetings and conferences in Orlando.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2023

His experience with Hyatt Hotels spans nearly 16 years and includes properties throughout the East Coast, such as Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport, Hyatt Regency Jersey City and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Lardo previously led food and beverage operations at Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. Throughout his career, he has managed numerous hotel portfolios and successfully led operations in various California hotel communities.

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Exhibitor Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2021

ORLANDO, FL. Clarion Events Food and Beverage Group has made the decision to postpone the 2021 Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show and Healthy Food Expo.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

brings a record pay raise, on the heels of sizable raises for workers in Orlando and Las Vegas. But recent successes in Orlando and Las Vegas along with this deal in the northeastern U.S. The latest union agreement in the northeast U.S. But this will improve employee retention and service quality, says the union’s president.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Five woman chefs of color in leadership roles across the United States spoke to Smart Meetings and shared stories of their careers, their inspirations and their passion for great food. Peruvian food is very diverse and dynamic in its flavors,” she says. In modern Peruvian cooking, Italian, Japanese and local Andes food all merge.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 14, 2016

It assesses the customer experience based on six factors: activities, cost and fees, food and beverage, infrastructure, lodging and travel. South Region: Orlando, Florida, noted for family-oriented theme parks, ranks highest in the region with a score of 815 points, followed by Miami and New Orleans in a tie at 814.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2022

McCarron is general manager and Yurko is director of sales and marketing for Conrad Orlando, slated to open summer 2023. McCarron comes from Waldorf Astoria Orlando, where he worked as general manager. Most recently, Yurko worked as assistant director of sales for Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

Espina has spent over 20 years in hotel operations and food and beverage management, having held leadership roles such as director of restaurants at Four Seasons Resort Whistler in Canada, and director of food and beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Ryan Fitzgerald. David Sandler. Mark Goeman.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Food trucks are fun, convenient, serve delicious food at a fraction of the cost of a sit-down meal, and are a great addition to any event. Koi Fusion offers Korean food with a twist. Simply Divine, Orlando, Florida. The post Best Food-Truck Catering for Your Next Event appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

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. Klinkenberg is hotel manager for Caribe Royale Orlando. Read More : Orlando: A Meetings Destination for the Ages. David Cirincione.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Lacassagne has also worked in leading food and beverage positions, including director of food and beverage at Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Relais & Chateaux in Martinique and Sofitel Thalassa Sea & Spa in Morocco. Before this, he worked at The Elizabeth as assistant general manager of food and beverage. .

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MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2021

In April 2021, ninety-four Eurofins colleagues gathered at a beautiful Orlando resort, where our events team implemented extensive safety precautions: PCR test (upon entry). Individually packaged food and beverages. Antigen test (entry and exit). Contact tracers worn throughout event. Sanitized mic between speakers (masked).

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Alliance Nationwide Exposition is launching Orlando Winterfest 2020 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL in partnership with International Drive Business Improvement District and iHeartMedia.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. Florida’s Hilton Orlando appointed Hess hotel manager. San Diego Tourism Authority appointed Sullivan vice president of sales and services. Ali Moussa.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2021

In April 2021, ninety-four Eurofins colleagues gathered at a beautiful Orlando resort, where our events team implemented extensive safety precautions: PCR test (upon entry). Individually packaged food and beverages. Antigen test (entry and exit). Contact tracers worn throughout event. Sanitized mic between speakers (masked).

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Smart Meetings

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.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2021

We can still have creative food and beverage offerings that are enjoyable without hampering the quality and service; we can still be creative,” he said, pointing to the 5,000 meals a day served during MLS season. A Healthy Bubble.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

ballroom, a 90,000-square-foot theater, a 25,000-square-foot Meridian Garden, 57 meeting spaces, 3,700 guest rooms and 27 different food and beverage outlets on the 25-acre property, soon to be announced. Orlando Launches Inspirational Umbrella Campaign. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3. —

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Lawrence Convention Center, Salt Lake City’s Salt Palace Convention Center, Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, and Texas’ George R. These include incentives such as 15% off the best available rate for presenter and production guest rooms or 10% off food and beverage across the hotel.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. What safeguards does the property take for events that have a food and beverage component to it? Of the many things this year has taught us, one is that you can never be too prepared.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The association wanted to move forward with its event originally scheduled for July 31-August 3 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, but FAMP had some challenges to overcome first. 9-12 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, FAMP 2020 attracted 500 attendees and 40 exhibitors. who manages the event. Held Sept. Lesson Learned. “I

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I As a nod to food allergies, elegant labeling listing everything in the box, and the company logo aligned with the theme of the event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

ballroom, a 90,000-square-foot theater, a 25,000-square-foot Meridian Garden, 57 meeting spaces, 3,700 guest rooms and 27 different food and beverage outlets on the 25-acre property, soon to be announced. Orlando Launches Inspirational Umbrella Campaign. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 11, 2019

You’ll learn how to trace hotels expenses through food cost, beverage cost, setup staff and culinary personnel. Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Learning Objectives: . Pritzker Award for Excellence.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 14, 2017

Dana Orlando . Wischermann Partners appointed Dana Orlando as general manager of Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Orlando will lead the operation of the historic downtown hotel located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Silva brings 17 years of leadership experience in food and beverage operations and hotel management to his new position. He served as the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside senior operations advisor, then held directorships at various Fairmont Hotels and Resorts properties and at The St.

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Ins'Tent

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Orlando, Florida, and New Orleans, Louisiana, are two other cities where trade shows take place throughout the year. The average cost for overnight accommodation in Orlando in July (the middle of the trade show season), for example, is $140. The same IRS rules apply for entertainment as they do for food.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In February, Omni Hotels & Resorts introduced Omni Originals , a new food and beverage program aiming to showcase regional culinary talent. Each quarter, a new timely and exciting food and beverage theme will be revealed. Food assignments for the remaining quarters in 2017 will be released in the upcoming months.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

PTK, which is based in Jackson, Mississippi, hired Orlando-based TEK Productions to produce the event. costs, including food and beverage, and added the costs of technology and production. @PHITHETAKAPPA #PTKCatalyst pic.twitter.com/HCqPNT8xkv — hadley (@hadleystrainge) April 18, 2020. Can’t wait for tonight.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Orlando and Miami ranked No. The food and beverage culture here is on a scale and scope that is unexpected.”. Orlando, Florida. Las Vegas has the most clubs per 100,000 residents at 23.60, which is 70 times more than in Anchorage, Alaska, the city with the fewest at 0.34. 3, respectively. Fort Lauderdale was No.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

She’ll be holding promo events worldwide in Frankfurt, Barcelona, Mexico City, Chicago, Orlando, Las Vegas, Toronto and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Will Jones Montage International named Will Jones hotel manager of Montage Palmetto Bluff, where he’ll oversee rooms, food and beverage and the spa at the Bluffton, South Carolina resort.

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JUNE 2, 2017

The region’s major meetings destinations are all within two to four hours’ driving distance of Miami, Orlando and Tampa. After working as Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef for more than a decade and opening restaurants in Orlando, Chicago, Washington, D.C., It’s hard to beat a seaside meeting. Suite at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Caribe Royale Orlando, Florida Caribe Royale Orlando The Tropicale restaurant at Caribe Royale Orlando whips up a full Thanksgiving buffet that spans from 1 to 7 p.m. For those who just want a taste, the hotel also serves a “nutcracker afternoon tea”. The tea party includes a cozy plethora of baked goods and seasonal teas.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Individual properties have relied on unlikely sources to curate unique and unexpected food and beverage experiences, develop wellness-inspired breaks and personalize itineraries that embrace the environment of the hotels and destinations. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2017

He attended Florida Southern College in Orlando. Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, a premier Utah resort, announced that Ivan Ruiz is now serving as food and beverage director and executive chef. Barret De Santos. He brings 35 years of experience in the Hawaiian hospitality industry.

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