FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

BUTLER TO SPONSOR THE 21ST ANNUAL FOOD NETWORK & COOKING CHANNEL SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

MIAMI, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Butler, the leading travel technology platform serving 60,000 keys across 6 national markets, continues its annual sponsorship of the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival, presented by Capital One, taking place February 24-27th. 

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Butler, the leading travel technology platform serving 60,000 keys across 6 national markets, continues its annual sponsorship of the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival, presented by Capital One, taking place February 24-27th.
  • Butler is here to contribute solutions that will spearhead the new generation of the hospitality industry, in line with the festival's mission to foster its future leaders."
  • Beyond raising funds, SOBEWFF draws attention to Miami's vibrant food & beverage culture, stimulating the area's community and travel economies.
  • Through its vertically integrated model, Butler fosters a dynamic ecosystem that incorporates the owner, operator, guest and local city.

Bodegas Montecillo Brings Spain to Miami for South Beach Wine & Food Festival®

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Rioja, is bringing a taste of Spain to this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival (February 24 - 27, 2022).

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  • Rioja, is bringing a taste of Spain to this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival (February 24 - 27, 2022).
  • Bodegas Montecilloled by Winemaker Mercedes Garca Ruprezwill sponsor a women-empowered consumer dinner, hosted by Chef Antonia Lofaso and Chef Brooke Williamson.
  • Together, they'll curate a marvelous menu filled with the vast and varied flavors that will pair with four exclusive wines from Bodegas Montecillo including:
    Bodegas Montecillo Singladuras Albario D.O.
  • Rioja 2013
    The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to Serve as Exclusive Wine and Spirits Sponsor of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival®

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Southern Glazers has collaborated with its world-class suppliers to secure more than 300 top wine and spirits brands for more than 90+ SOBEWFF events taking place across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Key Points: 
  • Southern Glazers has collaborated with its world-class suppliers to secure more than 300 top wine and spirits brands for more than 90+ SOBEWFF events taking place across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
  • Approximately 1,200 FIU students will volunteer to help produce this years Festival, where they will participate alongside event management professionals, world-renowned chefs, winemakers, spirits producers, and restaurateurs.
  • Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits is the worlds preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company.
  • Southern Glazers urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly.

Stars Will Descend Upon Miami for the 21st Annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Stars will descend upon Miami during the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) next week, February 24-27, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Stars will descend upon Miami during the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) next week, February 24-27, 2022.
  • To ensure the safety of Festival-goers and Festival staff, SOBEWFF has hired BioScent Detection Dogs to screen for COVID-19.
  • Between SOBEWFF and its sister NYCWFF , more than $45 million has been raised to benefit the respective charities of each Festival.
  • The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

SymCheck® by CLX Health to Provide COVID-19 Health Screening Assessments for the 21st Annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival®

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

In its 21st year, the festival will welcome more than 400 chefs and wine and spirit producers and is expecting over 50,000 attendees.

Key Points: 
  • In its 21st year, the festival will welcome more than 400 chefs and wine and spirit producers and is expecting over 50,000 attendees.
  • As part of the entry requirements for the Festival, all event-goers will complete a digital health screening using SymCheck.
  • "We are proud once again to provide peace of mind together with health safety measures for this prestigious event," said Rick Rasansky, Chief Strategy Officer, SiriusIQ, parent of CLX Health.
  • As part of the entry requirements for SOBEWFF, all attendees must complete a digital health screening through SymCheck.

Fobi Launches PassPro, Enterprise-grade Wallet Pass SaaS Platform

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Fobi will make money from this new platform from initial setup fees, per Wallet pass licensing fees, and managed service fees, which will be a new revenue stream for Fobi.

Key Points: 
  • Fobi will make money from this new platform from initial setup fees, per Wallet pass licensing fees, and managed service fees, which will be a new revenue stream for Fobi.
  • PassPro, the new Digital Transformation Platform, moves Fobi to the Forefront of the Mobile Wallet Pass Market
    PassPro is an upgraded wallet pass product that expands the capabilities of the native mobile wallet and drives the convergence of data and engagement to become the all-in-one CRM & engagement marketing tool that lives right in the pocket of companies prospects and customers.
  • The advanced PassPro functionality combining the power of the Passcreator Wallet Pass and Fobis AI and data utilization is unique in the marketplace and establishes Fobi as an innovator and front-runner in the Mobile Wallet Pass space.
  • With this new and enhanced PassPro Wallet pass platform, Fobi is well-positioned to increase its share of this large and growing global wallet pass market.

Blast Chillers Market revenue to cross USD 2 Bn by 2027: Global Market Insights Inc.

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Monday, January 10, 2022

The market growth is anticipated to witnesses significant expansion due to the rising adoption of blast chillers in catering services and confectionery sector.

Key Points: 
  • The market growth is anticipated to witnesses significant expansion due to the rising adoption of blast chillers in catering services and confectionery sector.
  • Moreover, the ability of blast chillers to retain the nutritional value of food items for a long time is supporting the market expansion.
  • Additionally, disturbance in the global supply chain on account of the restrictions on international transportations affected the import and exports of blast chillers.
  • Increasing demand for blast chillers in the beverage industry and growing restaurants in Europe is creating a demand for blast chillers in the region.

Blast Chillers Market revenue to cross USD 2 Bn by 2027: Global Market Insights Inc.

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Monday, January 10, 2022

SELBYVILLE, Del., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The blast chillers market size is anticipated to record a valuation of USD 2 billion by 2027, according to the most recent study by Global Market Insights Inc. The market growth is anticipated to witnesses significant expansion due to the rising adoption of blast chillers in catering services and confectionery sector. Moreover, the ability of blast chillers to retain the nutritional value of food items for a long time is supporting the market expansion.

Key Points: 
  • SELBYVILLE, Del., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The blast chillers market size is anticipated to record a valuation of USD 2 billion by 2027, according to the most recent study by Global Market Insights Inc.
  • The market growth is anticipated to witnesses significant expansion due to the rising adoption of blast chillers in catering services and confectionery sector.
  • Moreover, the ability of blast chillers to retain the nutritional value of food items for a long time is supporting the market expansion.
  • Increasing demand for blast chillers in the beverage industry and growing restaurants in Europe is creating a demand for blast chillers in the region.

Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD Joins the South Beach Wine & Food Festival® as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) widely recognized as one of Americas favorite gourmet gatherings, today announced a partnership with Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD that will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion at the Festival.

Key Points: 
  • The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) widely recognized as one of Americas favorite gourmet gatherings, today announced a partnership with Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD that will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion at the Festival.
  • The partnership comes on the heels of the groundbreaking Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance between Festival host Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits and Festival beneficiary, the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) led by endowed DEI professor, Brian Barker.
  • In her role with the Festival, Dr. Davis will be responsible for enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness through further diversifying the talent pool, customer base and the Festivals marketing and media partnerships.
  • "It is an honor to be joining this great Festival," said Dr. Lisa Davis.

Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD Joins the South Beach Wine & Food Festival® as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF), widely recognized as one of Americas favorite gourmet gatherings, today announced a partnership with Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD that will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion at the Festival.

Key Points: 
  • The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF), widely recognized as one of Americas favorite gourmet gatherings, today announced a partnership with Dr. Lisa Davis, PHD that will focus on diversity, equity and inclusion at the Festival.
  • In her role with the Festival, Dr. Davis will be responsible for enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness through further diversifying the talent pool, customer base and the Festivals marketing and media partnerships.
  • "It is an honor to be joining this great Festival," said Dr. Lisa Davis.
  • The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.