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Smart Moves in Honduras, Florida and More

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Lopez comes from Grand Roatan Caribbean Resort in Honduras, where he worked as general manager since 2015. He most recently worked at Hyatt Regency Frisco in Texas as general manager; before this, he worked in the same role at Hyatt Regency Key West in Florida. Poitras previously worked at Trustco Bank as senior universal banker.

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Florida Shows Off Everything Under the Sun

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I arrived at the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers on the first Sunday evening in December, a little late to the party. The resort finished an $18-million renovation of its 474 rooms and more than 83,000 square feet of meeting space in 2015, followed by another refresh and restoration after Hurricane Irma in 2017.

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Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

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Last year, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida after Gov. The inaugural Florida Out Coast Convention (FLOCC) last August featured several sessions sessions and discussions on LGBTQ travel. We love living in Florida, but we’re not happy with what’s happening politically.

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Smart Moves in New York, Panama City Beach and More

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Bienvenu is market director of sales of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour , both in Florida. Stewart is director of special event for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida. Brigette Bienvenu.

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This Florida City Just Set a Guinness World Record for Gratitude

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Tourism supports one-third of all jobs in Orlando and added $109 billion to the economy in 2015, according to a report by Visit Florida. The post This Florida City Just Set a Guinness World Record for Gratitude appeared first on Smart Meetings. The Chiefs went on to defeat the New England Patriots 41-14.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Virginia and More

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Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida. He has also worked in management roles with JW Marriott Austin in Texas, Langham Place in New York City, The Gates Hotel Miami Beach in Florida, JW Marriott Chicago and more. She joined the organization in 2015 as sales manager and was later promoted to director of sales. Jason Baer.

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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

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He has received numerous awards, including the Kimpton Shoptalk Team Award in 2015. In 2022, he was named HSMAI General Manager of the Year for South Florida. Throughout his 28 years in the hospitality industry, he has represented premier hotel brands from IHG to Hilton, plus various lifestyle hotels.