NEM+E | SUMMER 2019

Summer 2019

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ON THE COVER

Summer berry cobbler from Naturally Delicious. Photo by Max Flatow

NORTHEAST MEETINGS + EVENTS / / SUMMER 2019

FOOD & BEVERAGE TRENDS SUGAR RUSH

Dessert Goals hits a sweet spot in NYC THE POCONOS

Trade in the hustle and bustle of the city for a picturesque locale

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EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY

Industry pros dish on the latest trends in food & beverage

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40 MEETING NOTES

11 PIN IT A sampling of Pinterest’s top 100 trends from 2019.

By Megan Gosch

12 EXPERT ADVICE How to strategically use scent to enhance guest experience.

By Tiffany Rose Goodyear

13 SIGNATURE DRINK

Penn’s Woods courtesy of

Philadelphia Distilling

14 TIPS FROM A PRO Pro tips on finding a fabulous florist in any city.

By Susan Dunkelman

15 TOUR ART SMART customizes artsy tours for groups.

By Taylor Hafner

15 NEW RESORT SPOTLIGHT The Kartrite opens in the Catskill Mountains.

By Keith Loria

16 NEW VENUE SPOTLIGHT The Ashford is New Jersey’s latest upscale venue.

By Taylor Hafner

INDUSTRY UPDATE

38 INFOGRAPHIC “The Future of Meetings & Events” identifies five macrotrends that will impact the future of meetings and events.

Research courtesy of PCMA Foundation and Marriott International

40 REGIONAL NEWS What’s happening in the local industry. Compiled by Morgan

Halaska

46 SNAPSHOTS Photos from MPI New Jersey Chapter’s February Education Program