198: Hunger Pangs: Managing Food & Beverage Today
Managing event food and beverage (F&B) today is influenced by the supply chain, staffing, exponentially rising costs, and increased focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG ) guidelines. The struggle is real. In the next episode...
Managing event food and beverage (F&B) today is influenced by the supply chain, staffing, exponentially rising costs, and increased focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG ) guidelines. The struggle is real.
In the next episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE I'm talking with Natalie Fulton of Tourism New Zealand and sustainability and social impact thought leader Courtney Lohmann, CMP, to dive deep into the struggles, wins, and ideas #EventProfs are experiencing when planning meetings and incentive events around the world.
Join us as we will look at how we can best feed our participants in this new world by finding balance through their food and beverage selection, tackling sustainability when planning F&B, utilizing ingredients multiple times throughout a program, and using disposable coffee cups.
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Natalie Fulton
Business Events Manager @ Tourism New Zealand
With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment, incentive, and tourism industry, I am a passionate and professional Trade Manager for Business Events, Americas at Tourism New Zealand. My mission is to promote New Zealand as a world-class destination for meetings, conventions, and incentives, and to generate business opportunities for the local tourism sector.
As a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), I have the skills and knowledge to plan and execute successful events that meet the needs and expectations of clients and stakeholders. I have a proven track record of exceeding sales goals, increasing lead generation, negotiating favorable contracts, and delivering high-quality service. I also have a strong network of industry contacts and partnerships, and I enjoy speaking at trade shows and events to showcase the unique and diverse offerings of New Zealand.
