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Making a Tasteful Impression Through a Food and Beverage Program That’s a Cut Above

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From the importance of sustainability and locally sourced products, to the return of the buffet and how to lessen food waste through action stations, I’ve copied my top tips below on hosting an impressive food-driven event. Previously, Robertson held a similar position at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa in Honolulu.

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Taking a Holistic CSR Approach

PCMA Convene

In 2018, only around one out of 10 business event professionals responding to a Convene survey said that they bake sustainability into their planning process from the start, making sustainability clauses part of their RFPs — and more than one-third said that they didn’t source or design their event with an environmental lens at all.

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A Look Behind the Lobby at New Marriott International Headquarters

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When it is the new nerve center for Marriott International in up-and-coming Bethesda, Maryland. Read More : Smart Moves: Marriott Marquis Washington, DC Appoints Sustainability Concierge Marriott HQ is filled with live plants, and a ficus tree occupies a space of honor from the ground floor reaching to the higher levels.

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Meeting Inspiration That’s Outside the Box

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With 342 acres on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the waterfront property partners with Hoopers Island Oysters, a locally based company dedicated to a globally thriving and sustainable oystering industry. See also : Maryland: A Breath of Fresh Air.

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Venues for Getting Down to Business

Unique Venues

The university is especially proud of their commitment to sustainable building and green space with nearly 2 million square feet of LEED-certified space. There are also overnight accommodations for up to 2500.

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PCMA CL Ignited Ideas in Columbus

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None of background was printed, it was all projected light on muslin panels, so it’s reusable and sustainable. Each day employed a different dominant color: purple, Columbus blue and yellow. Backstage, a team of 18 people managed the graphics and inputs from the seven cameras and the green rooms for presenters. April 9-11, 2024.

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Gaylord Debuts New “Infinity Ballroom” on the Potomac

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The contemporary, riverfront ballroom in National Harbor, Maryland, is designed to provide event-goers with a private venue outside of Gaylord National’s main hub of meeting space. When it comes to food, planners can choose from new, interactive menu experiences designed around fresh, local fare with a focus on sustainability.

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