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Smart Moves in Chicago, Colorado and More

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Lizzie Fillo Lizzie Fillo, Visit Salt Lake (VSL) Fillo joins Visit Salt Lake (VSL) as associate vice president of marketing. She will oversee the organization’s core marketing functions and lead strategic initiatives to develop its brand identity and narrative. Her work earned her awards, including most effective creative by Ad Week.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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3 Ways to Upstage Any Large Event in a Post-Pandemic World

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Meeting planners can save both time and budget by leveraging the hotel’s suggested menu rather than outsourcing food and beverage. For instance, we’ve observed an increase in requests for outdoor or mixed-use space, as well as on-site food and beverage offerings that will ultimately bring people together.

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

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The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has hired Munos as director of sales and marketing. Munos has held several leadership positions with Marriott International, including director of sales and marketing, account executive, senior sales executive and director of group sales. as chief marketing officer. Adam Resnick.

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New and Renovated: Downtown Destinations and Old-Fashioned Glamour

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The Langham, Boston. Downtown’s The Langham, Boston has expanded its meeting and event spaces with the addition of the Wilson Ballroom and Promenade to the historic property. This color palette, combined with the blue of the carpet, represents the building’s history as the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the nearby harbor.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at Atlanta’s Culinaire, an F&B management company. Fairmont Dallas appointed Searle director of food and beverage and Sous director of rooms. Becca Lloyd, CTA, CHS.

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Lodging Allowance for Gov’t Employees to Rise Notably

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And in Boston, FY ’23 rates ranged from $189 in winter to $309 in fall. Interestingly, the food and beverage allowance across the country will not change; the standard rate is $59. In Chicago, Denver, Boston, and many other big cities, it is $79. In Denver, rates ranged from $162 in winter to $199 in other seasons.