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From Surplus to Sustenance

On March 12, Chowgirls Killer Catering in Minneapolis had been planning to celebrate its 16th anniversary with a party for more than 400 guests. Instead—as the COVID-19 crisis sent shockwaves through the country—the company canceled the celebration and soon began turning its entire operation over to feeding the hungry.

Marrying Resources

Julie Mead of The Knot Worldwide explains how WeddingPro connects event pros with clients, and shares insight into top wedding trends. The Knot and WeddingWire—two leading wedding planning resources—joined together to launch WeddingPro, the largest marketplace and community for wedding professionals.

What’s Blooming?

Wondering which blooms your clients will be requesting for their events in the new year? The Flower Trends Forecast 2020, recently released by International Floral Distributors (IFD), gives a sense of how floral décor is expected to blossom next year.

Healthy Hotels

Meeting travelers don’t have to put their diets on hold, as properties step up to the plate with good-for-you catering options.

By Sara Perez Webber

Red quinoa with edamame beans and sweet peppers. Kale smoothie with cocoa nibs, goji berries, yogurt and honey. If these aren’t the type of menu items you think of when you think “hotel meeting catering,” think again.

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