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What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage
What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.
2 Remedies for Flight Connection Anxiety
Travelers might have an easier time making flight connections — or being compensated when they don’t — thanks to United Airlines’ expanded ConnectionSaver tool and, separately, a ruling by the European Court of Justice.
Small Cities Score Big as Event Destinations
Resonance Consultancy’s ranking of “America’s Best Cities” reveals that “there’s a lot going on in the small city space — more so than ever before.”
Chef Puts Malaysian Touch on Tray Service for Groups
A utilitarian approach to serving food to families in Malaysia has become a wow factor at group receptions at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, thanks to executive chef Leon Teow.
New Con-fections Commemorate Comic-Con
The Centerplate team at San Diego Convention Center whips up themed chocolate bars for fans attending Comic-Con International.
Austin’s Growing Tech Scene Means More Resources for Planners
With standout innovation hubs like Dell Medical School, Capital Factory, University of Texas’ IC² Institute, and the upcoming Apple campus, Austin offers planners the best resources for tech meetings.
Creating a Buzzy Breakfast at Conferences
The JW Marriott Los Angeles LA LIVE team recreated a 1950s diner for breakfast at PCMA’s recent EduCon. The result? Attendees could scoot into a booth to sit and chat instead of juggling a muffin and latte while standing. And the retro theme was an immediate conversation starter.
Seattle’s Most Unique Meeting Venues
Event strategists searching for an unusual venue in the Northwest need look no further than Seattle, where places like Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Space Needle, and the Museum of Pop Culture, among others, are sure to give their attendees something spectacular.
Going Local for F&B Breaks at Conferences
What’s the best way to give attendees a taste of local cuisine while they’re attending sessions in a hotel or convention center? Here’s how one planner made the F&B breaks all about only-in-Portland treats, retailers, and surprise guests.
How Clean are Your Hotel Sheets?
A QR code may soon be able to answer the question on the minds of many hotel guests.
What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage
What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.
What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage
What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.