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September 2021 Educational Program
Registration is now closed and we will not be accepting onsite registration at this event.
Join us Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the soon to open Epicurean Hotel, Atlanta's food focused hotel. We will start the day with Networking, The Exchange and then engage in a star-studded panel discussing Food and Wine trends with new ways to WOW your clients and guests and how to navigate F&B in the pandemic and beyond.
Agenda:
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Registration and Networking
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Program
Speaker Information:
Tom Haines is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a 30-year hotel veteran. Tom got his start in the Mainsail family at Epicurean Hotel as a General Manager. Previously he worked with Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando as the Executive Assistant Manager and had a 20-year stint with Hyatt Hotels, starting with the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
Charlie Albanos joins Mainsail after an impressive 30-year career with Marriott International where he began his career as a Chef. As his career progressed through several hotels and cities, he transitioned to F&B Director and later to Resident Manager. Mainsail Lodging & Development is the managing company for the Epicurean Hotel.
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Mark Klein is a seasoned hospitality professional and industry expert who brings nearly three decades of direct luxury hotel and food and beverage experience to Delaware North Sportservice at Truist Park. Mark joined the team in Atlanta in September of 2019 on a corporate initiated familiarization/development plan and spent the winter months preparing for the 2020 opening of the park. Mark rejoined our team on March 10, in the capacity of Director of Food and Beverage, responsible for all premium areas, restaurants and catering operations.
CE Credit:
You will be eligible for one CE credit by attending this program.
Parking:
There is a choice for Valet or Self-Parking and the rate is $18 for either one.
Valet: enter through the main drive and enter the hotel valet area that is located outside of the hotel entrance. At registration, you will be given a voucher for our rate and then pay the valet when you leave.
Self-Parking: The parking garage entrance is on 13th St., just past the hotel. Turn right on 13th St. and garage entrance is on the right. When you leave you will pay with a credit card at the kiosk. Take the garage elevator down to the main level.
Registration Fees:
Early Registration Fees (Early Bird Registration closes September 1, 2021 at 5:00 PM) :
Early Bird MPI Georgia Member - $45
Early Bird MPI Georgia Non Member - $70
MPI Georgia Member - $55
MPI Georgia Non Member - $80
Student Rates:
MPI Georgia Student Member - $20
MPI Georgia Student Non Member - $30
Onsite Fees:
Please note that MPI Georgia charges an additional $5 onsite fee for any registrations completed after the close of online pre-registration for the event.
Cancellations:
If you need to cancel your registration a full refund will be granted if cancellation is received in writing before 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 16. After that time there will be no refunds. Please send cancellation notice to info@mpigeorgia.org. Additionally, registration fees may not be applied or transferred to future events.
Substitutions:
If you have registered but are unable to attend the meeting, you may substitute another employee from your company at no additional charge. Please send written notification of this change before 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 16 to info@mpigeorgia.org. After that time, substitutions will need to be made onsite.
Don't miss The Exchange, MPI Georgia's Planner Only Interactive Session.
This free session takes place from 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM, preceding the educational program. Please indicate your participation during registration for the educational program.
The Exchange is designed to provide a casual environment for planners of all experience levels to interact and discuss "topics of the day" interests, as well as allow for spontaneous interactions/discussions.
Since all planner members have a unique combination of skills and experiences; The Exchange provides an opportunity for all participants to share, question, and contribute to enhancing their knowledge and planning skills. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to participate in this unique "planner only" experience!
WHAT: The Exchange - Planner ONLY Sessions (Scheduled just prior to the September 2020 Educational Program)
DATE: September 21, 2021
TIME: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
COST: FREE (please indicate your participation during pre-registration for the September Educational Program)
WHERE: The Epicurean Atlanta
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Calendar
September 2021 Educational Program
Registration is now closed and we will not be accepting onsite registration at this event.
Join us Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the soon to open Epicurean Hotel, Atlanta's food focused hotel. We will start the day with Networking, The Exchange and then engage in a star-studded panel discussing Food and Wine trends with new ways to WOW your clients and guests and how to navigate F&B in the pandemic and beyond.
Agenda:
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Registration and Networking
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Program
Speaker Information:
Tom Haines is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a 30-year hotel veteran. Tom got his start in the Mainsail family at Epicurean Hotel as a General Manager. Previously he worked with Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando as the Executive Assistant Manager and had a 20-year stint with Hyatt Hotels, starting with the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
Charlie Albanos joins Mainsail after an impressive 30-year career with Marriott International where he began his career as a Chef. As his career progressed through several hotels and cities, he transitioned to F&B Director and later to Resident Manager. Mainsail Lodging & Development is the managing company for the Epicurean Hotel.
Mark Klein is a seasoned hospitality professional and industry expert who brings nearly three decades of direct luxury hotel and food and beverage experience to Delaware North Sportservice at Truist Park. Mark joined the team in Atlanta in September of 2019 on a corporate initiated familiarization/development plan and spent the winter months preparing for the 2020 opening of the park. Mark rejoined our team on March 10, in the capacity of Director of Food and Beverage, responsible for all premium areas, restaurants and catering operations.
CE Credit:
You will be eligible for one CE credit by attending this program.
Parking:
There is a choice for Valet or Self-Parking and the rate is $18 for either one.
Valet: enter through the main drive and enter the hotel valet area that is located outside of the hotel entrance. At registration, you will be given a voucher for our rate and then pay the valet when you leave.
Self-Parking: The parking garage entrance is on 13th St., just past the hotel. Turn right on 13th St. and garage entrance is on the right. When you leave you will pay with a credit card at the kiosk. Take the garage elevator down to the main level.
Registration Fees:
Early Registration Fees (Early Bird Registration closes September 1, 2021 at 5:00 PM) :
Early Bird MPI Georgia Member - $45
Early Bird MPI Georgia Non Member - $70
MPI Georgia Member - $55
MPI Georgia Non Member - $80
Student Rates:
MPI Georgia Student Member - $20
MPI Georgia Student Non Member - $30
Onsite Fees:
Please note that MPI Georgia charges an additional $5 onsite fee for any registrations completed after the close of online pre-registration for the event.
Cancellations:
If you need to cancel your registration a full refund will be granted if cancellation is received in writing before 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 16. After that time there will be no refunds. Please send cancellation notice to info@mpigeorgia.org. Additionally, registration fees may not be applied or transferred to future events.
Substitutions:
If you have registered but are unable to attend the meeting, you may substitute another employee from your company at no additional charge. Please send written notification of this change before 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 16 to info@mpigeorgia.org. After that time, substitutions will need to be made onsite.
Don't miss The Exchange, MPI Georgia's Planner Only Interactive Session.
This free session takes place from 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM, preceding the educational program. Please indicate your participation during registration for the educational program.
The Exchange is designed to provide a casual environment for planners of all experience levels to interact and discuss "topics of the day" interests, as well as allow for spontaneous interactions/discussions.
Since all planner members have a unique combination of skills and experiences; The Exchange provides an opportunity for all participants to share, question, and contribute to enhancing their knowledge and planning skills. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to participate in this unique "planner only" experience!
WHAT: The Exchange - Planner ONLY Sessions (Scheduled just prior to the September 2020 Educational Program)
DATE: September 21, 2021
TIME: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
COST: FREE (please indicate your participation during pre-registration for the September Educational Program)
WHERE: The Epicurean Atlanta
| Special Thanks to The Exchange Sponsor: |
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors:
| Venue | Audio Visual | |
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| Mobile App | Registration | |
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| Entertainment | Transportation | |
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| Exhibitor | ||
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Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors: |
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| Platinum | ||
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| Gold | Silver | |
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| In-Kind Audio Visual |
In-Kind Photography |
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