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At Isla Bella Beach Resort, banquet guests can participate in mangrove cleanup efforts through the resort’ s partnership with the Conch Republic Marine Army.
customization; hotels also look for it with their vendor partners.“ Banquets remain one of the most profitable hotel operations, delivering consistent revenue year-onyear. Because of this, top luxury hotels are willing to invest in the right equipment to guarantee successful banquet operations and long-term success,” said Alex Polidoros, global sales director at IHS Design, a designer and manufacturer of F & B operating systems for conferences and banquets.“ Luxury hotels understand that to compete in today’ s market, they must stand out and focus on the finest details. The days
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of standardized stainless-steel stations are in the past, and they’ re now willing to invest more in tailored banquet furniture that aligns with their brand identity and sets them apart from competitors.”
The next level for hotel banqueting is where personalization meets ancillary revenue. Hotels can capitalize on guests’ desire for extraordinary and curated experiences by offering off-site excursions, interactive F & B experiences, such as buildyour-own and chef-crafted menus, and charitable activities, such as meal-packing events. For instance, Isla Bella Beach Resort, in Marathon, Fla., owned and managed by EOS Hospitality, partners with Conch Republic Marine Army, which organizes mangrove cleanup efforts, allowing guests to participate in environmental restoration efforts while attending events at the resort.
QUIET LUXURY, MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY Boiling it down to the technical aspects, banquet setups that
Alex Polidoros, global sales director, IHS Design
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increase efficiency, generate return on investment and reduce storage footprint, while blending seamlessly with existing décor, are the preference. Consider linenfree banquet setups, which are becoming the new standard in luxury venues worldwide, eliminating dry cleaning costs, reducing water waste and streamlining operations, said Polidoros.
Another major trend is mobile, live-cooking action stations, designed to meet the chef’ s specific service needs, bringing the theatrics of the kitchen onto the banquet to create an engaging, interactive dining experience that
Sustainable materials and minimalist designs that blend in with décor are trending in banquet furniture, cutlery and cookware.
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captivates guests and helps hotels stand out in a competitive market.
Aligning with this mindset are companies like Germany-based WMF Professional and HEPP, which note that sustainable materials and minimalist designs are in high demand. Both companies offer products such as modular buffet systems, several styles of cookware series and cutlery in trendy colors and natural materials, aiming for the modern and chic-yet-functional feel.“ This combination enables hoteliers to create stylish and functional buffets that offer guests a first-class experience” said Kai Zimmermann, manager of global key account
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