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SUMMARY:Field Trip Friday: cooking up memorable experiences at Asher Adams
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for this event\nGreat food\, great service\, and a whole lot of moving parts.  \n  \nGo behind the scenes at Asher Adams\, a luxury hotel in downtown Salt Lake City\, and discover what it takes to operate a high-volume food and beverage program within a historic hotel. From restaurants and bars to banquets\, room service\, and special events\, students will see how multiple teams and operations come together to create a seamless guest experience. \n  \nDuring this Field Trip Friday\, students will explore the many moving parts behind hotel food and beverage—from culinary operations and service to events\, staffing\, guest experience\, and business strategy. They’ll get a closer look at how teams coordinate across different outlets\, respond to changing guest needs\, and deliver consistent experiences in a fast-paced luxury environment. \n  \nThis experience is especially relevant for students interested in parks\, recreation & tourism\, business\, entrepreneurship\, multidisciplinary design\, event management\, food and beverage\, culinary arts\, and other fields connected to the business of creating experiences. \n  \nAbout Field Trip Friday\nField Trip Fridays\, hosted by the J.W. Marriott\, Jr. Institute\, take University of Utah students off campus to explore how hospitality skills like communication\, creativity\, problem-solving\, and connection can make an impact in any industry. These experiences are free and open to students of all majors.
URL:https://marriott.utah.edu/event/fieldtripfriday-111326/
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SUMMARY:Table for Four: building stronger communities
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for this event\nHospitality can go beyond a business. It’s about understanding people\, building relationships\, creating opportunities\, and making the communities around us stronger. Join us for a conversation with three leaders whose careers demonstrate how hospitality-minded thinking can make an impact across hotels\, nonprofits\, sports\, philanthropy\, and community development. \n  \nKai Han – Industry Relations Manager at the J.W. Marriott\, Jr. Institute \nKai Han brings more than 25 years of experience in the Salt Lake City hotel industry\, including roles in front desk operations\, sales\, revenue management\, and marketing. As the former Director of Sales & Marketing at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel\, Kai developed deep expertise in the Salt Lake hospitality market and in the data\, strategy\, and relationship-building that drive successful businesses. \n  \nAdam White – Development Director at Spy Hop Productions \nAdam White brings a different perspective on hospitality and community impact. At Spy Hop\, a youth media arts organization serving young people across Utah\, Adam leads fundraising\, corporate and foundation partnerships\, revenue strategy\, and organizational initiatives that help sustain free programs in film\, music\, audio\, and design. His career spans nonprofit operations\, philanthropy\, community advocacy\, and organizational growth\, with a particular interest in human-centered leadership and building creative communities. \n  \nTrisha Worthington – Chief Revenue Officer at U.S. Ski & Snowboard \nTrisha Worthington has nearly three decades of experience in nonprofit leadership\, fundraising\, partnerships\, and community building. Her career has included leadership roles with the Park City Community Foundation and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation\, including work connected to the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. Today\, she leads teams responsible for significant fundraising and commercial partnership efforts\, bringing together strategy\, relationships\, and revenue to support athletes and the broader sport community. \n  \nWhether you’re interested in hospitality\, business\, sports\, nonprofits\, marketing\, philanthropy\, or simply finding ways to make a difference through your career\, this conversation is an opportunity to see how skills like relationship-building\, communication\, leadership\, and understanding people can travel far beyond a single industry. \n  \nAbout Table for Four \nTable for Four is a free\, small-group networking experience for students of all majors\, offering the chance to connect with professionals over a hosted meal. Come curious\, ask questions\, build connections\, and discover career paths and experiences both within and beyond the hospitality industry. Please note that table for four participants are limited to two registrations per semester\, please prioritize your preferred professionals when signing up for a table for four event.
URL:https://marriott.utah.edu/event/tablefour112026/
CATEGORIES:Table for Four
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SUMMARY:Table for Four: refining ideas into experiences
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for this event\nGreat experiences live at the intersection of creativity\, leadership\, and execution. Join us for Table for Four and hear from three leaders whose careers span hotel operations\, luxury hospitality\, creative production\, and outdoor experiences. While their industries may look different\, all three understand what it takes to bring people together\, solve problems\, lead teams\, and create experiences that work. \n  \nPascal Begin – General Manager\, Courtyard by Marriott & Convention Center Ogden \nPascal brings more than 15 years of leadership experience across hotels\, ski resorts\, and private golf clubs. Before joining Courtyard\, Pascal spent six years leading Nordic Valley Ski Resort\, where he helped drive growth in visitation\, revenue\, and profitability while overseeing more than $6 million in capital improvements. His career offers a firsthand look at the connection between hospitality\, operations\, recreation\, and destination development. \n  \nTaylor Beckman – Studio Manager at Camp4 Collective \nTrevor works at the intersection of creativity and organization\, helping filmmakers\, photographers\, editors\, and brands bring ambitious ideas to life. His work involves building systems\, solving problems\, collaborating across creative teams\, and creating the conditions for great work to happen. Taylor offers a different perspective on how storytelling\, creativity\, and thoughtful execution can shape memorable experiences. \n  \nLaChell Talley – Hotel Manager at Waldorf Astoria Park City \nLaChell brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience across luxury spa\, wellness\, and retail operations. As a member of the hotel’s Executive Committee\, she oversees the lodging of the Waldorf Astoria while guiding operations\, financial performance\, and team development. Her leadership at Waldorf Astoria Park City helped the spa achieve Forbes Four-Star Spa designation. \n  \nCome ready to ask questions\, make connections\, and hear how skills like leadership\, creativity\, communication\, problem-solving\, and thoughtful execution can open doors across hospitality and beyond. \n  \nAbout Table for Four \nTable for Four is a free\, small-group networking experience for students of all majors\, offering the chance to connect with professionals over a hosted meal. Come curious\, ask questions\, build connections\, and discover career paths and experiences both within and beyond the hospitality industry. Please note that table for four participants are limited to two registrations per semester\, please prioritize your preferred professionals when signing up for a table for four event.
URL:https://marriott.utah.edu/event/tablefour120426/
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