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Highlights of the February 2010 issue:

Art Myers, SES, Principal Director, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy, delivers the keynote address at the Air Force Innkeeper Awards Ceremony.

For Kirtland AFB, N.M., it was a scene very familiar — a trip to New York and another Innkeeper Award. For the Air Force Academy, it took a little longer to claim another Innkeeper trophy, but was well worth the wait.

The two Air Force Inns in neighboring Southwestern states claimed top honors at the Innkeeper Awards ceremony honoring the best lodging operations in the Air Force.

Kirtland Inn at Kirtland AFB, N.M., led by Lodging Manager Steve Holland, won its second straight Innkeeper Award in the Large Category (more than 285 rooms), and the Rampart Lodge at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., helmed by General Manager Giuseppe La Bella, prevailed in the Small Category for its second Innkeeper Award and first since 1987.

The awards ceremony took place at New York's Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers on Nov. 7, 2009, during the International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS).

Steve Holland, lodging manager, Kirtland Inn, Kirtland AFB, N.M. (standing to right of trophy) and Col. Michael S. Duvall, USAF, 377th Air Base Wing, Kirtland AFB (standing to left of trophy), accept the Innkeeper Trophy (Large Category) from Air Force Services Director Chuck Milam.

Air Force Services Director Chuck Milam presents the Innkeeper Award (Small Category) to Giuseppe La Bella, general manager, Rampart Lodge, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (standing to right of trophy), and Col. Todd W. Robison, USAF, 10th Air Base Wing Vice Commander.

Navy Gateway Inns and Suites will present its annual Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Awards for lodging excellence on Thursday, March 11.

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) official and recreational lodging professionals will gather at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center next month for the Navy Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Lodging Conference, scheduled to take place March 9-12.

More than 300 attendees — representing Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) and the Navy Recreational Lodging & Campgrounds (NRL&C) program — are expected for the annual lodging training and awards conference, according to Tammy Davis, CNIC acting offi cial and recreational lodging program manager.

Training sessions will cover two days, addressing current industry challenges along with Navy-specific training. For the first time, CNIC will offer a training track specifi cally for Navy recreational lodging operations. In addition, current “Whole Room Concept” vendors will also be on hand to display packages and answer questions.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel on the Riverwalk will host the third annual Air Force Worldwide Force Support Conference March 9-11.

The third annual Air Force Worldwide Force Support Conference takes place March 9-11 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.

This premier training event moves to Texas after being held the previous two years at the Rocky Mountain Blue Resort in Keystone, Colo.

The conference gathers Force Support professionals from around the world, providing the latest information on initiatives and trends impacting Manpower, Personnel and Services support. General and breakout session speakers will detail the way ahead on issues identified from the field as having the biggest impact on daily operations.

Military attendees will have the opportunity to discover the newest in buffet and tabletop ideas, linens and china options, creative displays and décor geared for catering.

Military catering, club and foodservice personnel from around the world will gather in Las Vegas, Nev., next month as the 18th annual Catersource 2010 Conference and Tradeshow takes place March 7-11 at the Paris Hotel Las Vegas.

Catersource President Michael Roman told Military Club & Hospitality he expects approximately 4,000 attendees overall, including an estimated 100 from the military.

Club managers, caterers, chefs and other military foodservice personnel can take advantage of the educational sessions, interactive events and activities, networking opportunities and the trade show itself to accumulate a wealth of knowledge to take back to their installations.

“Our vendors absolutely love the fact that the military is there, and our non-military caterers also have a patriotic feeling about our country,” Roman noted. “The military people exchange very nicely with the non-military people and they help each other.”

Approximately 28,000 food and beverage professionals are expected as the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show celebrates its 25th anniversary next month.

Military food and beverage and club personnel will gather in Las Vegas next month as the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show celebrates its 25th anniversary March 8-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“The Show” — as organizers refer to it — is considered one of the largest food and beverage events of the year. It is expected to attract an estimated 28,000 owners, operators, food and beverage managers, catering and purchasing directors, mixologists/bartenders, marketing and promotions directors, consultants, retailers and other decision-makers from military clubs, nightclubs, bars, sports bars, taverns, pubs, restaurants, hotels/resorts, convenience stores, distributors and more.

Attendees will be able to discover the hottest new products, latest innovations and cutting-edge strategies for growth, as well as learn secrets and trends from key players in the industry, during the three-day event.

Approximately 2,000 booths are expected at the two-day trade show at the convention center's exhibit hall, and more than 50 educational seminars and pre-conference workshops will allow military personnel to gain invaluable knowledge they can take back to their installations.

Military food and beverage personnel can check out the latest beer, wine and spirits during HotelWorld Food and Beverage 2010.

Food and beverage decision makers, including those from the military, will converge in Las Vegas next month for the third annual HotelWorld Food & Beverage 2010. The event, co-located with the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, takes place from March 8-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The show provides three full days of specialized programming for hotel food and beverage industry members, including owner/operators, chefs, food and beverage directors and operations directors. The event is dedicated to growth, new products, and top-notch nightlife events that help attendees network and gain valuable industry knowledge.

Catered events are exciting, creative and rewarding Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) vehicles for club and catering managers on military installations. Whether it's a formal event, such as a retirement ceremony, or a social event like a wedding reception or air show, club and catering personnel work tirelessly to ensure a successful catered event.

Military Club & Hospitality asked each of the services to spotlight recent catered events that were a rousing success, and what made them a success.

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