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CHICAGO: The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago—which recently unveiled a large renovation of its public spaces, convention space, and guest rooms—has launched a new sustainability program for meeting attendees, allowing them the option to take home small bags of compost to use in their gardens, making it a unique amenity for groups and travelers. The hotel’s management, Sage Hospitality, partnered with BioGreen360, a leading innovator in distributing food waste management solutions, to roll out the first phase of the collaboration.
MIAMI: The Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival is set to showcase South Florida's Black-owned restaurants on Aug. 26 from 3-8 p.m. in Historic Overtown at The Urban. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Miami-Dade County Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III, and the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust are sponsoring the event. The event presents the many flavors and entertainment of the African diaspora through small bites, wine tastings, and live cooking demonstrations, highlighting local Black chefs and Black-owned restaurants and food trucks for an all-day outdoor event.
NEW YORK: Following a three-year hiatus, the toy industry’s leading trade show, Toy Fair, will return to NYC’s Javits Center Sept. 30 to Oct. 3. The show is expected to attract attendees from over 80 countries, with overall attendance up 6% from Toy Fair 2020 as of mid-August. That includes thousands of toy inventors and designers, manufacturers, toy buyers from retailers of all sizes, wholesalers, importers, entertainment executives, and more.
PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) announced the appointment of Jennifer Nagle as vice president of special projects. With over 20 years of executive experience in the fields of marketing, tourism, and hospitality, Nagle will play a pivotal role in leading strategic initiatives related to the PHLCVB’s focus on citywide conventions, sporting events (such as the FIFA World Cup 26 and 2026 MLB All-Star Game), and international tourism in the lead-up to and throughout 2026.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The creative team behind the renowned dining concepts of José Andrés Group announced the launch of a new consulting division providing support to groups seeking support with operations, design and build, and financial and real estate building. The newly formed José Andrés Consulting aims to provide expert insight, hands-on management, and scalable services for a wide array of projects using a bespoke process, tailored to the specific needs of any size business.
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