| | 6 HOSPITALITY BUSINESS REVIEWNOVEMBER 2025 NOVEMBER 3, 2025, Volume 05 - Issue - 09 (ISSN 2837-1615)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Hospitality Business ReviewVisit www.hospitalitybusinessreview.comManaging EditorJudy ChristinEditorial StaffEmail: Alex D'SouzaJoe PattrickVisualizerssales@hospitalitybusinessreview.comeditor@hospitalitybusinessreview.commarketing@hospitalitybusinessreview.comEditorialJudy ChristinManaging Editoreditor@hospitalitybusinessreview.comMemorable experiences rarely happen by coincidence. They are shaped by thoughtful planning, skilled coordination, and by professionals who know how to turn a gathering into something guests will remember long after it ends. Event planning and staffing now sit at the heart of the hospitality world, with a growing expectation for celebrations that are personal, culturally aware, and seamlessly executed. Clients are looking for more than décor and menus. They want events that feel intentional, inclusive, and emotionally resonant for every attendee.This edition of Hospitality Business Review explores this dynamic evolution and the rising value of creativity paired with operational discipline. Whether a wedding, corporate function, or large public spectacle, the soul of a successful event lies in what guests feel, not simply what they see. Todd Palmerton of Wasserman captures this perfectly, reflecting that the art of an event is to ensure the audience never sees the chaos happening behind the curtain. That invisible harmony is what truly elevates the guest experience.Exceptional hospitality also thrives through leaders who set new standards for service. Jonathan Caretsky of Levy Restaurants brings a career shaped by iconic venues, including the Phoenician, Mandarin Oriental, Rainbow Room, and Public Hotel. His commitment to operational excellence and unforgettable guest moments exemplifies the direction in which the industry is moving.The edition highlights MB Enterprises, a full-service event solutions company known for its inclusive and multicultural approach to planning, catering, staffing, and consulting. The company's meticulous attention to detail has earned them a reputation for transforming each celebration into a deeply personal and meaningful experience.As expectations continue to evolve, one truth remains constant--events succeed when passion, talent, and precision come together to create moments that feel effortless.Let us know your thoughts! Shaping Experiences That Feel EffortlessCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Julia ThomasMatthew JacobRichard TaylorVictor MorrisDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsRobert Grey SmithAndrew Morris
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