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She has also worked as area director of sales and marketing for three Remington Hotels properties, as well as five Starwood Hotels and Resorts properties in Key West, Florida. Sabermanesh began his career with The Ritz-Carlton in 2004 as a laundry valet for The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead in Atlanta. at CSI DMC.

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Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. In 2004, Lloyd joined her current DMO and served most recently as its housing services manager. Jeff Carlson. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at Atlanta’s Culinaire, an F&B management company. Avi Phookan, CHBA.

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Jeff currently serves on the Board of Directors of Society of Hosts at Florida State University, which named him Alumnus of the Year in 2004. He received a BS in Hospitality Administration from Florida State University and an MBA from Tulane University.

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He previously served as GES executive vice president since 2011 and in various global leadership roles since 2004. Dunn joined the CVB in 2004 and has since led efforts to enhance business with the national multicultural meetings market. Jason Popp has been promoted to president of GES EMEA. Jason Dunn. Dan Douglas.

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Drop This Healthy Buzzword Into Your Lexicon: Sportspitality

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A 2014 survey from American Hotel & Lodging Association reported 84 percent of hotels had a fitness center or exercise room, up from 63 percent in 2004. Taking it a step further, some hotels are partnering with high-end gyms and boutique fitness studios. The sportspitality mentality (how’s that for a mouthful?)

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The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU promoted Susan Gladstone to the role of director. She will work closely with the board of directors and lead the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU’s team. Susan Gladstone. Gladstone received a master’s degree in social work at Yeshiva University and has 30 years of executive experience. Chris Skelding.

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Q&A: Stacy Ritter, President and CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB

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A resident of Broward County, Florida, for the past 42 years, Stacy Ritter has seen many changes in her home region.

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