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The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management announced today its 2024-2025 board of directors and industry advisory board. Shayne Varnum, director, consultant services and government sales, ITW Food Equipment Group, has become the society’s new president. Varnum began his professional career with Aramark in the business services division as a foodservice director.
Last year April Borealis Hotel Group announced, completely in line with its expansion strategy, the acquisition of various hotel projects in Belgium. It is with great pride and pleasure that, thanks to the close and excellent co-operation with the partners Candor, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Adagio, Borealis Hotel Group developed and finished 2 of these projects side by side.
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Last year April Borealis Hotel Group announced, completely in line with its expansion strategy, the acquisition of various hotel projects in Belgium. It is with great pride and pleasure that, thanks to the close and excellent co-operation with the partners Candor, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Adagio, Borealis Hotel Group developed and finished 2 of these projects side by side.
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