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Sorority Dinner Makes It Into Record Book 04/16/2009
The Guinness World Records announced April 16 that Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority held the largest-ever sit-down dinner in history, for 16,207, July 17 at the Walter E. Washington (D.C.) Convention Center.
Sustainable Practices: Walking the Green Walk By Rachel Wimberly - 04/20/2009
Some talk the green talk, but do the bare minimum it takes to call themselves environmentally friendly. Others walk the green walk down the tradeshow aisle, doing what it takes to have a real hand in preserving the planet. Stepping into the shoes of an attendee or exhibitor who might be headed to a tradeshow, there are several ways he or she could see those efforts.
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Greening Suppliers: Overhauling Tradition By Stephanie Corbin - 04/20/2009
When show managers decide to make their shows more sustainable, there are things they can control – such as decorating – and things they can’t. Those that can’t be controlled are usually services provided by suppliers, though there are options out there for show managers who look for them.
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Catering to a Tough Economy By Lisa Plummer - 03/09/2009
In this challenging economic climate, tradeshows not only have to market harder, but also more creatively. The largest event for the catering and events industries is trying to prove that strong marketing to a healthy industry can result in a successful show.
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Centerplate Scores New Contract By Stephanie Corbin - 01/28/2008
On Jan. 15, the Orange County (Fla.) Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2 in favor of hiring a new caterer, Centerplate, for Orlando's Orange County Convention Center.
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The F&B Experience: Who's in the Kitchen? Staff - 09/24/2007
If cable listings in the TV Guide are any indicator, chefs have achieved celebrity status on the level of professional athletes, actors and pop singers. The world of cooking has become a cult of the personalitiy, where panache and flamboyance are almost as important as pistacchios and flambe. Here, we highlight some of the stars of convention center cuisine.
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MGM, Culinary Workers Settle in Vegas Staff - 08/23/2007
The Las Vegas-based Culinary Workers Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 came to a tentative agreement with MGM Mirage after five months of negotiations.
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Promotions at Renaissance Dubai Hotel Staff - 07/11/2007
Renaissance Dubai Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, announced several promotions in event and catering services.
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Behind The Story Michael Hart, Editor-in-Chief, Tradeshow Week June 12, 2009 Shock and Awe Is So 2008ish
The good news out of the Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum is that most lead... More
Tradeshow Tales Rachel Wimberly, Senior Editor, Tradeshow Week June 10, 2009 Italian Economy Thrives
If there’s a global recession going on that’s supposedly touching every s... More
Behind The Story Michael Hart, Editor-in-Chief, Tradeshow Week June 5, 2009 E³ Mission Accomplished
My colleagues Joalien Johnson and Rachel Wimberly came back Wednesday from E³ Ex... More
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