GLOBAL: Continuing its growth as the world’s largest producer of live experiences and its commitment to providing a greater and more diverse slate of events, worldwide entertainment leader ASM Global has expanded its content department with the hire of Duc Nguyen as vice president, global content programming. Nguyen joins the team tasked with content generation for its arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers, under the leadership of industry veteran John Boyle, global chief content officer. 

NATIONAL: Event experience operating system Bizzabo has launched its Global Event Center of Excellence, a first-of-its-kind, dedicated division providing event expertise, education and resources to event professionals. The new offering will curate and share the best industry practices as well as big-picture insights via events, webinars, workshops, templates and other types of content. 

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production (BHCEP) of Miami has been accepted into Leading Caterers of America (LCA), a select group of the most successful caterers in the U.S. and Canada. Widely recognized as one of the largest catering brands in South Florida, BHCEP typically caters over 800 events a year, with 40 full-time and more than 200 on-call employees. To become a member of the LCA, caterers must pass a rigorous evaluation and peer review of their quality standards, creativity, focus on service and client feedback. The prestigious group currently has 65 members and generates over half a billion dollars annually in catering revenue.  

NEW YORK: The Loews Regency New York Hotel debuted the hotel’s brand-new Floral Cart, which was curated by Patrick J. Clayton Productions. The thoughtfully designed cart will be at the hotel May 6-8, with a selection of bouquets available for purchase to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. For those looking to pair florals with food, enjoy a Mother's Day meal at The Regency Bar & Grill.

WASHINGTON, DC: The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington has announced finalists for the 2022 RAMMY Awards, the winners of which will be named on July 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 40th annual RAMMYs return to honor excellence in long-standing and pandemic-era categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service.