September and October Webinars Announced
September 21
Venue Relations 
2 – 3 p.m. EST
Kathy Craig, Castle Hospitality
October 5
RED Orlando
Warren Dietel, President of Puff ‘ n Stuff Catering, ICA Board Member
2 -3 p.m. EST
As organizer of the Orlando ICA Regional Education Days — November 4 -5 — Warren will tell you what to expect. He’s pulled in big name [...]

A video from opening night at CaterArts by Meryl Snow. To view, click on Read More.

The dates for online entry process have been announced — November 1, 2010 to January 15, 2011

Journey to the Holy Land on a tour of people, land, food and history.
March 30 – April 8, 2011
With a three-day optional extension to Petra
Your guide will be Lon Lane from Inspired Occasions.
A full itinerary will follow soon!
Photo of The Dome Rock in Jerusalem (one of the stops on the Journey) by Annie Griffiths Belt, [...]

Sicily is the destination for an amazing Culinary Learning Journey this year, September 16 – 27.  Frank Puleo, Catering by Framboise, is your ICA guide on this journey as you learn about historic and present day Sicily through its art, architecture, battles,  and of course, cuisine! For more information click >here.<

The Orlando Regional Education Days (RED)
WHEN: November 4 – 5, 2010
WHERE: Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando
Not to be missed: The chance to get inspired by world-class speakers Simon T. Bailey and Rebecca Grinnals
Simon T. Bailey will speak on “How to Release Your Inner Brilliance,” www.simontbailey.com
Rebecca Grinnals, Engaging Concepts, will talk on “Trends and [...]

At the ICA’s Annual General Meeting in Las Vegas, Christine Emerson,  was presented with the ICA’s John Mossman Award. As the 6th recipient in 29 years and the first woman to be recognized, in her acceptance speech Emerson compared the honor to first female Best Director Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow. Jack Milan won the John Mossman [...]