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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

She brings over two decades of hospitality experience, which she will draw from to lead the property’s sales and marketing teams, drive sales and maximize opportunities for leisure, business and group travelers at this hotel that seamlessly intertwines art and culture.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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APRIL 20, 2022

Face-to-face meetings and events are returning, but many of the employees who worked in the hospitality industry in 2020 are not around to greet them. Droves who have worked in travel, tourism, hospitality, and events have moved on to other workforce sectors.

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MARCH 29, 2024

These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors. Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director.

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MARCH 9, 2023

A spirit of welcoming hospitality is the key ingredient, and Calgary provides a model with its white hat traditions — making guests feel like part of the community from the moment they arrive to their last farewell. Tourism Calgary Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby shared success stories from a targeted message to remote workers looking for an affordable, outdoorsy lifestyle. Global All-Star panel agreed that creative, intentional tourism management can be a source for good. Much Respect. “We JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) July 20, 2022.

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JULY 28, 2023

After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Business at Michigan State University, Howell worked in numerous hotels across New York City before relocating to Utah, where he served as director of learning and development and later director of rooms at Waldorf Astoria Park City.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Sam Newton Sam Newton, Louisville Tourism Newton is Louisville Tourism ’s first-ever Airport Welcome Center Manager. He will lead Muhammad Ali International Airport’s new welcome center through its opening and oversee the center’s staff in greeting visitors and helping them navigate Louisville.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. She brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and experiential marketing. Pupillo will fill the roles of director of business development and general manager.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

She brings over 25 years of hospitality industry experience, most recently serving as vice president of third-party commerce and luxury stales strategy for MGM Resorts International, Americas. He has worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, most recently as executive director of sales at The Resort at Pelican Hill.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, and as a local for many years, she will support the tourism board’s multifaceted strategy to drive corporate meetings and event business to hotels and hospitality partners throughout Monterey. She brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether it is through learning a skill that is regionally significant to the destination, embarking on a culinary adventure with a menu of traditional cuisine or visiting community-based tourism museums and projects, the meetings and events industry is continuing to expand its interest in cultural experiences.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

She brings over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality. Amanda Garziano Amanda Garziano, Aqua-Aston Hospitality Garziano joins Aqua-Aston Hospitality as senior manager of business development. She has held numerous positions with Aqua-Aston Hospitality since 2004. Taito will will serve as resort manager.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Patel is currently president and COO of Ridgemont Hospitality in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he also served as vice president of operations and development. Pillet studied culinary arts in Nantes, France, during his hospitality education and went on to hold multiple leadership positions in the hospitality industry internationally.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. Events Is Taking Interns. Offering positions in both its U.K. offices and U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

He brings over a decade of hospitality experience, and most recently served as assistant director of sales at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. He began his hospitality career with the Disney College Program, and later played an important part in launching Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, Disney Magic.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Gardner has more than 13 years working in hospitality sales and marketing—specifically with independent hotels—most recently as regional vice president of sales for Oxford Collection Hotels. Austin Gardner Gardner is vice president of business development for Staypineapple Hotels Inc. based in Bellevue, Washington.

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EventMB

JUNE 3, 2022

Egurrola-Wienke, strategic accounts executive at Cvent Roel Frissen, co-Founder at Event Design Collective Krzysztof Celuch, associate professor at Vistula School of Hospitality Antonio Ducceschi, chief commercial officer at Starhotels Group. The post Podcast: The Importance of Reconnecting appeared first on Skift Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in. More Travel-focused Resources.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

She has held numerous roles in sales and operations for the hospitality industry throughout her career. Casie Riopta Casie Riopta Riopta is appointed as general manager at Aqua-Aston Hospitality ’s Aston Islander on the Beach. Jessica Ware Jessica Ware MMGY Wagstaff appoints Ware as marketing account director of travel and tourism.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright built her career in hospitality, first in luxury hotels at Mandarin Oriental and then in the meetings and events B2B publishing industry. She loved everything about the business. She loved the dedication to service, the professionalism, the impact it had, the people…and she loved going to lunch.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Julie Coates-Walker has been appointed as Group Head of Sales for conferences, events, and hospitality at Arena Racing Company (ARC), the UK’s largest racecourse group, which comprises 21 venues, including 16 horse racing venues. Julie is also a regular within industry communities, including ICCA UK&I, ABPCO, the mia, MPI, and beam.

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Exhibitor Magazine

JULY 30, 2023

NEW ORLEANS � New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) Chief Administrative Officer Alita Caparotta was recognized as a 'Power 20' hon.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” with two-thirds of Canadian sentiment pointing to the approval of boosting tourism, regardless of resident age.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2023

Smart Meetings asked Dr. Arun Upneja, Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) at Boston University, if the push toward more extreme experiences is being felt in incentive travel , where the goal is to provide singular and high-end experiences for corporate stakeholders and sales staff. The liability is just too much,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2023

Gino Marasco Marasco is managing director of hospitality sales for Timbers Company. In his 30 years in the hospitality industry, he has been part of five opening hotel teams, including The Jefferson Washington DC, Loews Chicago Hotel and Sofitel Chicago Water Tower.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Cannabis Tourism: Now Mainstream for Meetings Cannabis tourism, or alternative hospitality/tourism, has taken off as a new meetings trend and offers a whole new world for events. Wellness is not only about a one-time activity you include at a meeting; it’s a whole lifestyle and work-style.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where meeting professionals and WeTravel Academy’s new Sustainable Tourism course comes in. The Introduction to Sustainable Tourism course consists of ten short lessons taking a total of one hour to complete. Offsets, Sourcing and Diversity Matters.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2021

Destinations International (DI) and Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) have partnered to help DI members further their educations and careers. See also : Smart U: Meeting Professional Online Classes. Students take one course at a time, each over a five-week period. “By

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Exhibitor Magazine

MAY 15, 2022

ARLINGTON, TX  In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) awarded the 2022 WOW Award to Kyle T.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Clearly demonstrating a focus to build the sector back from the impacts of the Covid pandemic and bringing sustainability to the forefront of tourism growth and development, Belfast achieved a score of 84.01% up 13 percentage points from last year when Belfast ranked 19th out of 73 destinations. Changing the Menu.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2024

Meetings planners converge to share their experiences April 11th, 2024, marks the annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) where meeting professionals all over the world will be able to share and learn from each other about the importance of the meetings industry on a global scale. Travel is essential to the success of the U.S.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Corporate sponsorship allows Invisible Cities to provide skill training for their employees, bring tourism to the city and create a team-building experience that will inspire understanding amongst a group.

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JUNE 27, 2021

The recent partnership between its major tourism operator and identity verification company CLEAR aims to make it easier for large-scale events to come back safely. Thanks to relatively successful vaccine rollouts, coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the US have been […].

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Decker has spent more than 10 years in luxury hospitality sales. Previously, Rothberg was mademoiselle d’Etiquette at Etiquette by Tara, a self-started business that teaches children’s etiquette and hospitality training classes, which she continues to run. Mancuso has been in event, tourism and hospitality sales for over a decade.

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