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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

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In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. Along with expertise in corporate travel events and hotel contracting, he brings a passion for community service.

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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Atlanta and More

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With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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Help Wanted: Can Supplier-Staff Shortages Derail Events?

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We now proactively look at service-related clauses to include in our contracts. She says that planners simply have to drill down more during the contracting process. Ask about staffing in each area and then include service clauses in the contract. But now we have to make sure the amenities we need are available.”. Grimes, Esq.,

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Nine High-tech Solutions to Explore in the COVID-19 Era

Event Marketer

As event marketers plan for the return of in-person events, they’re budgeting for a fresh slate of technologies and tools designed to attract attendees back to events and keep them safe once there. Predictive analysis will play a key role for experiential programs targeting specific markets or locations.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

ballroom, a 90,000-square-foot theater, a 25,000-square-foot Meridian Garden, 57 meeting spaces, 3,700 guest rooms and 27 different food and beverage outlets on the 25-acre property, soon to be announced. IMEX2022 #island #Tourism #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/2BlWbAhy0D. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq.

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You Can Negotiate Away Annoying Hotel Fees

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hotel market collected an estimated $2.7 billion for all manner of fees and surcharges, according to Bjorn Hanson of New York University Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism. Last year, the U.S. The hotel also says it pays for Internet access for up to three devices plus local and toll-free calls.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

ballroom, a 90,000-square-foot theater, a 25,000-square-foot Meridian Garden, 57 meeting spaces, 3,700 guest rooms and 27 different food and beverage outlets on the 25-acre property, soon to be announced. IMEX2022 #island #Tourism #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/2BlWbAhy0D. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq.

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