Hospitality Executive Exchange (HEE)

Hospitality Executive Exchange (HEE) held its West Coast program on May 5–8, 2019 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. HEE is a unique, one-of-a-kind program that focuses on relationships and conversations through an all-inclusive agenda for multi-unit operators and select supplier partners. HEE West had more than 140 individuals participating and engaging for 2 ½ days of fresh, relevant conversations discussing beverage strategies and real topics that are top of mind for the hospitality industry.

HEE continues to resonate with both multi-unit operators and select supplier partners because of the intimate setting and customization of every program. HEE has become one of the most talked about programs in the industry.

Mark your calendars for HEE East, which will be October 27–30, 2019 and will be held at the Omni Championsgate in Orlando, Florida. Both multi-unit operator and select supplier seats are now open. For more information, visit the website, www.hospitalityexecutiveexchange.com or send an email to Jen Robinson, jen@thepineapplegroup.net.

: Mary Melton, P.F. Chang’s, hosted the Welcome Kick-off Sensory Challenge for HEE West participants. Teams were given the task of identifying three wines (varietal and region) along with descriptors and two sensory bites.

: Celeste Dinos enjoys lunch on the terrace overlooking beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene.

: Tony Abou-Ganim and Anthony Pullen led an engaging Railroading the Highball session that ended with a toast.

: Carolyn White, Trinchero Family Estates, and Grant Hewitt, Loews Hotels & Resorts, take a moment to chat during one of the networking breaks.

: Patrick McGinn proudly presents Grant Hewitt with the coveted green jacket for the third annual HEE Masters Glow in the Dark Tournament.

: Participants enjoyed beautiful weather and lots of outdoor activities during HEE West including cocktail hour by the pool and Lake Coeur d’Alene.

: Donna Fredrickson, Beam Suntory, and Angie Mikeska, Monin Gourmet Flavorings, catch up during the Cinco de Mayo celebration.

: HEE West participants enjoyed the traditional mariachi band during the Cinco de Mayo celebration.

: Mara Lee, Total Beverage Solution, and Rebecca Wilkie, in the Mix magazine, enjoyed reconnecting during the Fly Me to the Moon dinner.