{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"340: Why Event Planners Should Look to Toronto for Food and Beverage Inspiration","description":"When you think of Toronto, what comes to mind? For many, it\u2019s the city\u2019s skyline, but for those of us planning events\u2014it\u2019s the table. And few people know that table better than Trevor Lui. At IMEX, I\u2019ll be sitting down with Trevor\u2014award-winning restaurateur, chef, author of Double Happiness Cookbook, co-founder of Quell Now Inc. (an agency advancing BIPOC food & drink talent), and the current Board Chair of Destination Toronto for a special Tuesday episode of Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE. With more than 20 years producing thousands of event experiences, he\u2019s shaping how destinations\u2014and their food cultures\u2014can be leveraged to create truly inclusive events. Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, but as Trevor says, diversity doesn\u2019t automatically mean inclusion. We\u2019ll explore how tapping into local communities, choosing partners who embody DEI, and rethinking destination selection can transform your event from \u201cchecking the box\u201d to creating meaningful, authentic guest experiences. Join us as we discuss: \ud83c\udf41 Why Toronto\u2019s food scene is a model for cultural authenticity \ud83e\udd58 How destinations can influence DEI outcomes for events \ud83d\udcca The tools and benchmarks planners can use to measure inclusion \ud83c\udf0e What it looks like to connect global attendees with local culinary voices If food is culture\u2014and events are connection\u2014then every destination has the power to set the stage for belonging. Will your next menu reflect that? ","author_name":"Eating at a Meeting","author_url":"https:\/\/www.eatingatameeting.com\/","html":"