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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. State the reasons why you are the best candidate for the job effectively and articulately with confidence.

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How Did You Get Started in the Events Industry?

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Event professionals can start their career paths in almost any job or industry. This is something the Brew Crew knows well, as today’s hosts share a combined 82 years of industry experience with a wide range of event jobs that led them to where they are today. She begins the story of her career path in California. “I

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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. In fact, the multifaceted endeavor is being embraced throughout the hospitality industry at every level.

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How Hotels Scrambled to Staff the Return of Events

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Read More : The Great Hospitality Restart. “ The churn of employees in the hospitality industry has been brusque for the last several years. The goal is to produce a more empowering environment for long-term careers, Hughey said. Read More : Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing.

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Four Things Venues Need from Meeting Planners to Ensure Your Event Goes Smoothly

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We need time to review your goals, dates, estimated headcount and flow of the event in order to create banquet event orders that reflect desired room arrangements, food and beverage menus, agendas, break schedules and more. A rule of thumb is to provide pertinent details to the venue at least six weeks in advance.

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Hilton Execs Reflect on 100 Years of Hospitality Trends

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Today, the global hospitality company boasts 570 properties under flags as diverse as Curio, Tapestry and Canopy, with another 90 on the way in the next three years. Frank Passanante, senior vice president for Hilton Worldwide Sales in the Americas, says the hotel’s job is to deliver that sense of place. “We

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How This CVB Executive Is ‘100-percent Focused on Inclusion’

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Hilina Ajakaiye draws on her experience as an immigrant — and conference organizer — to invite everyone to the table in the Boston hospitality and events industry. In 2015, she took a break from her job to earn an MBA in international marketing from Northeastern University in Boston. conference in Providence in 2018.

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