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Smart Moves in Chicago, Arizona and More

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Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. Kate Yordi Kate Yordi, Visit Mesa Visit Mesa , the regional destination marketing organization for Mesa, Arizona, has expanded its team with the promotion of Yordi.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York appointed Stellardo general manager and Menechella to director of marketing and communications for the Americas. Melea Runyon. Kate Thompson.

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SIAL America 2023 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

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Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We market,” she says.

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Smart Moves in San Diego, Chicago and More

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She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. Most recently, Sullivan served as director of sales and marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy. Richard Cox.

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How to Make International Attendees Feel Welcome

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Depending on where in the world your attendees are travelling from, many factors may need to be taken into consideration when planning the food that will be on offer. More : Dietary Expert Urges Group to Eat Real Foods. Some religions prohibit the consumption of meats, while others require meat that is slaughtered in a certain way.

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Top Meeting Trends and Cities for 2017

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If you’re a meeting planner and you happened to book your next gathering in a small village in France, you’re in sync with the top meeting trends for 2017, according to Pacific World’s 2017 Annual Destination Index. Among the insights: France, Croatia and South Africa are hot among destinations. Top 9 Trending Meeting Destinations.

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Case Study: How to Plan a Great Conference, from Start to Finish

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The conference also boasted amazing food and beverage, entertainment and experiences, including offsite technical tours to Australia’s largest oil and gas development, gourmet Australian cuisine and photo opportunities with a koala or baby kangaroo. In spite of a few challenges, the exhibition was a smashing success.