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It was an honor to represent Avendra at HAC Conference at beautiful Montreal. We had the privilege to connecting with the industry's top leaders.

Today, as we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, we are reminded of the impact of giving back and extend our sincerest thanks to all our volunteers serving in their communities today.

Look ahead with Avendra. The hospitality industry is facing some inflationary pressures in 2024, but we are here to help you navigate them. We have identified five key areas that will impact your business: food demand, monetary regulation, labor markets, raw materials & transportation costs, and geopolitical turmoil effects across categories.

Read our latest article for insights on these macro trends and strategies to mitigate these challenges.

Top-Level View of Avendra’s Q1 2024 Commodity Report: Easing Inflation but Risks Remain - Avendra Procurement Solutions Avendra anticipates that the hospitality industry will continue to face inflationary pressures in 2024. For insights on these macro trends and strategies to mitigate these challenges, read our latest article.

Are you looking for insights and guidance to inform your budget for next quarter? Avendra's Commodity Market Update is here to help you make the best decisions for your procurement strategy. Request the report and get the latest market trends and analysis from Avendra's top sourcing experts.

Request Report: https://info.avendra.com/cmu-q1-2024

Afsar Khan and Leonard Queiroz recently hosted a wonderful holiday dinner for Avendra Canada clients at the Delta Toronto. It was great to see our valued partners join us for a night of delicious food, drinks, and fun. We appreciate your partnership and we look forward to working with you in the new year. Happy holidays!

Meet Melissa McCormack, Director of Customer Relations in the East region for Avendra. She is passionate about the customer experience, has a great understanding of the hospitality industry, and is always seeking to further her knowledge. Her team brings customized and proactive support to Avendra’s clients, delivering value and impact.

Q & Avendra: Melissa McCormack | Director, Customer Relations Melissa McCormack is passionate about the customer experience with 20+ hospitality industry experience. Her team brings customized and proactive support to Avendra's clients, delivering value and impact.

Looking for fresh ideas to spice up your beverage menu? Sophistication, sustainability, and sober-curious options are the beverage headlines for 2024. Whether your guests want their beverages healthier, more sustainable, or prepared in a more socially responsible manner, find out what you can do to become the ultimate destination for guests to gather and imbibe.

Cheers to the New Year: Start Serving the Top Beverage Trends of 2024 Sophistication, sustainability, and sober-curious options are the beverage headlines for 2024. We’ll help find the best options for your menu. Avendra’s sourcing experts are ready to guide you to becoming the ultimate destination for guests to gather and imbibe.

Avendra is getting ready for the International Luxury Hotel Association's ! With less than two weeks away, our team is busy getting ready for the conference and we'd love to connect with you.

Join us for our panel, roundtable, and visit us at our booth to meet the team and learn about Avendra's approach to luxury procurement:
Eleanor Waddell
Sonny Hare
Annie Davidson
Dorien Murphy
Patricia Ortiz
Pierre Sierralta
Ricardo Valle

To our incredible clients, customers, supplier partners, and team members – we are so thankful for you! Have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Avendra Canada's 2023 Supplier Showcase was recently featured in STAY Magazine. The event included a cocktail reception, golf tournament, treetop trekking adventure, and a supplier showcase with over 137 booths. Hundreds of Canadian hotel owners and senior executives attended the event, demonstrating Avendra's commitment to providing tailored solutions and services to help hotel businesses throughout Canada increase profits and performance.

Thank you to our clients and suppliers for your continued partnership and trust. Check out some of the photos from the event and read the full write-up.

Avendra hosts busy, successful 2023 client appreciation event Avendra was excited and proud to show its appreciation for its client partnerships by bringing together a large and distinguished group of hotel owners, presidents and senior executives.

Avendra is proud to be back as an official headline partner at the Inspire 2023 Conference, held December 11 & 12 at the Eden Roc Beach Resort in Miami. We look forward to connecting with luxury hospitality clients and supplier partners.

This year, we'll be sponsoring the Industry Showcase & Cocktail Hour as well as a session on emergency preparedness: Are You Prepared? Decisions During Disasters & Disruptions

Don't forget to stop by our booth to learn about Avendra's approach to luxury procurement!

With the holidays around the corner, there's no better time to partner with Avendra to optimize your gift shop. Gift shops can offer more than just necessities and souvenirs, it can provide your guests – and locals – with luxury items, local art, and unique events.

Hotel gift shops can help boost your reputation and revenue. Learn how to transform your hotel gift shop from a place of convenience to a destination of experience.

Hotel Gift Shops: More Than Just Necessities and Souvenirs Today’s hotel gift shops have been elevated to boutique-level cool and can provide your guests a unique, memorable experience.

Get to know Vivek Khokha, Avendra’s Strategic Account Manager, who has a wide breadth of experience in the hospitality industry. He specializes in delivering results for owners and creating memorable guest experiences. As an Indian, Vic also has unique insights into Diwali, the festival of light which was celebrated this year on November 12th.

Read his full profile to learn more about his passion for hospitality after nearly two decades in the industry.

Q & Avendra: Vivek Khokha | Strategic Account Manager Vivek Khokha is a Strategic Account Manager with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. He specializes in delivering results for owners and creating memorable guest experiences.

Avendra wishes you a joyful Diwali full of prosperity and light! May the divine light of Diwali illuminate your path and bring you peace, joy, and success. Happy Diwali!

We had a great time at the CMAA Wisconsin Badger Chapter Trade Show, hosted by the Milwaukee Athletic Club. Avendra Clubs Consultant, Elisha Dorich, connected with chapter General Managers and Executive Chefs and answered their procurement questions. She also showcased how Avendra Clubs and our suppliers can support club member initiatives in F&B, locker rooms, golf shop, and more.

If you are a private club looking for procurement solutions, visit avendraclubs.com and connect with us today. Avendra gets it. And we can help.

Thank you, Kathy Collins, the Managing Director of the chapter, for your continued support and guidance as we grow our partnership in 2024.

We're excited to attend CHICOS 2023 next week at the newly renovated Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef in St. Thomas, one of the many properties that Avendra supports in the Caribbean. Susan Weber, VP of Business Development, and Patricia Ortiz, Business Development Manager will be onsite to connect with clients, prospects, and other industry leaders. We hope to see you there!

How can technology help hotels with safety, security, and labor? At the AHLA: Safety & Security Meeting in Washington DC, Brian Rash, Avendra Account Manager, shared how drones and robots are transforming the hospitality industry by providing perimeter security and automated cleaning services. He also stressed the need for hotel owners and operators to develop an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) with their disaster recovery and mitigation suppliers.

At Avendra, we are ready to support you before, during, and after disaster. Contact us today and find out how we can help you prepare and minimize the operational impact on your business, so you can focus on your guests.

Have a safe and happy Halloween to all of our Avendra team members, clients, and supplier partners!

Armando Gutiérrez, Avendra’s Strategic Sourcing Manager, shared his insights on the importance of sustainability at the recent Mexican Business Travel Association conference. He discussed how Avendra supports clients in their sustainability & ESG journey with customized sourcing strategies that align with their business goals.

Interested in learning more? Find out how we can make a meaningful impact together: https://bit.ly/3McrQqU

What's the science behind F&B? Meet Jocelyn Hancock, Avendra’s Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing, who leverages her food science and contracting expertise to create value for both customers and suppliers. Read her full profile, including the time she was on board one of the boats from the hit show “Deadliest Catch”!

Q & Avendra: Jocelyn Hancock | Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing Jocelyn Hancock is the Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing. She shares how her food science expertise help her create value for customers and suppliers in the hospitality industry.