News about venues for special events, including hotels, restaurants, catering halls, banquet halls, museums, cultural institutions and dedicated event spaces.
WHAT CHALLENGES JUST one day can bring. Joseph Cozza of the New York Marriott Marquis in New York knows this well. Last February, the property's executive director of catering was saddled with the task of creating a three-part party over the span...
When Patrick Brennan took on the role of food and beverage director for the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, he knew he had his work cut out for him. Not only was the property in the midst of a $120 million renovation, but there was the...
WHEN IT COMES to presenting food for large groups, stations provide a fun, interactive alternative to passed hors d'oeuvre and plated meals. In this month's column, we look at two hotel catering departments that are pulling out all the stops with...
TAKING A CUE from the meeting and event clients who now more than ever are making ROI their MO, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide's Larry Hanson keeps a close eye on the effectiveness of his events...
