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AUGUST 22, 2017

Naming the “best of the best” in the hospitality world is no job for the meek, but international luxury travel network Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts did the deed—again. Palazzo Seneca in Norcia, Italy, was named Hotel of the Year, and 10 other hotels and hoteliers from around the globe were also honored as 2017 Best of the Best.

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MAY 25, 2023

1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. ” Cvent Top Meeting Destinations | North America As pandemic restrictions eased and travel returned, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) worked diligently to promote their cities and revive the industry as quickly as possible, and those efforts are paying off.

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MARCH 31, 2022

Placemakr, formerly WhyHotel , started as a pop-up in 2017 but later became a hotel brand with long-term plans designed for long-term stays. Read More : With Covid Waning, Where Are International Travelers Going? People who are essentially living there are not affected by changes in travel because that’s not why they’re there.”.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I also love serving others, developing and training leaders, and learning about different views through my travels. Company or organization: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders. Smart Women 2017: Entrepreneurs. Carla Trine.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. Company or organization: HelmsBriscoe in Jacksonville, Florida. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders. Smart Women 2017: Entrepreneurs. Smart Women 2017: Doers. Smart Women 2017: Rising Stars. Cheryl Gentry.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. Company or organization: HelmsBriscoe in Jacksonville, Florida. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders. Smart Women 2017: Entrepreneurs. Smart Women 2017: Doers. Smart Women 2017: Rising Stars. Cheryl Gentry.

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MAY 3, 2024

He brings over 30 years of expertise in the travel and tourism industry and has served in executive roles local to the region for 15 years. He served as vice president of sales for RSCVA since 2017 and is a third-generation Nevadan. Cory Rosenberg Cory Rosenberg, PRA Rosenberg joins PRA as regional vice president.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

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. destinations also made the cut: * South Florida. * Colorado. * New York. 10 Top Meetings Trends. .

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Dadhich also worked as general manager for Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida, the first Conrad property in the continental United States. She was later promoted to marketing and communications manager in 2010, and later, co-director in 2017. Angela Kisskeys. Cliff Brutus. After working with The Ritz-Carlton, St.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Whether collaborating with a nonprofit or traveling to new destinations, these influences all help me better run a hotel both in terms of coming up with innovative guest experiences and fostering a talented and willing team. Company or organization: Koncept Events in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Smart Women 2017: Innovators.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love the travel associated with my job. I am able to travel to Washington, D.C., What I love about my job: The meetings industry is all about people, travel and innovation. Company or organization: Marriott Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) in Plantation, Florida. Kalee Barnhardt.

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

Our four-wheel ambassador for fun and sun can be found at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). By the end of 2017, the GAC will have hosted 54 aquatic events. Back to 2017 CVB Selfie Contest. The post 2017 CVB Selfie Contest: South appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MAY 6, 2021

It’s not the first time the industry has faced boycotts over social events: In 2017, the N.B.A. In 2015, Salesforce was among the businesses that cancelled events and prohibited travel to Indiana following an anti-LGBT bill there. To what extent should meeting and event organizers respond to boycott pressures?

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

When discount airline Allegiant Travel Company announced at the end of August that it would be developing a massive hotel/condo resort on Florida’s Gulf Coast, investor sites went wild. Now the public company says it will spin off Sunseeker Resorts, a real estate company that will develop a 22-acre resort in Port Charlotte, Florida.

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

Experience outweighs destination: Less about where you want to travel, more about what experience do you want. There is definitely a strong fun and reward component, but incentive travel seems to have taken on a new meaning,” is how Danielle Boyles, director of sales and marketing at Grand Hyatt Vail in Colorado , puts it.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I also love serving others, developing and training leaders, and learning about different views through my travels. Company or organization: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders. Smart Women 2017: Entrepreneurs. Carla Trine.

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MAY 31, 2017

This resort features five distinctly different, onsite hotels and two much-beloved theme parks—Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure—as well as the brand-new Universal’s Volcano Bay. Surrounded by Central Florida nature, your group’s game will be elevated on and off the course. Universal Orlando Resort.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Whether collaborating with a nonprofit or traveling to new destinations, these influences all help me better run a hotel both in terms of coming up with innovative guest experiences and fostering a talented and willing team. Company or organization: Koncept Events in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Smart Women 2017: Innovators.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Travel Association and The Downtown DC Business Improvement District, has seen that associations are getting 30% or more attrition and it is more difficult to have in-person, one-on-one meetings when many are working from their kitchen in the suburbs and some from second homes in the Caribbean. The needs of the customer have changed.”

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Gearing up for travel this year and looking for what’s new in town? Having opened its doors in July 2017, this 233-room property sits local to luxury shopping and dining at Aventura Mall, the Gulfstream Park Racecourse & Casino, Hard Rock Stadium, South Beach and the famous Wynwood arts district. Allenberry Resort, Pennsylvania.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Interesting attraction: The Art Deco District is reminiscent of 1930s Florida. The post 2017 Oscars Guide for Meeting Planners appeared first on Smart Meetings. Pastel-colored buildings hold neon signs and offer many outdoor dining options where stunning beach views can be seen. Iconic meal: The Cuban Sandwich with a cafe con leche.

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MARCH 8, 2017

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index has been released for 2017. community with the top well-being score is Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, Florida. Located along Florida’s Paradise Coast, Naples offers lovely white-sand beaches, great weather and just so happens to be Collier County’s key meeting city. It lists the 10 U.S.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

12, 2017, superstars including Adele, Beyonce, Justin Bieber and Drake compete for Album of the Year honors. A deep dive into the 2017 nominations reveals numerous talented performers and professionals, and offers up some destination inspiration, too. The Florida Keys. At the 59 th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

A post shared by Anita Chu (@anitachu) on Jan 12, 2017 at 1:45pm PST. Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. A post shared by Luxury Travel Experiences (@voaliviagens) on Jun 5, 2014 at 12:20pm PDT. If you’re looking for a hotel with the dreamy quality of a beach resort, Florida is the place to be.

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MAY 4, 2021

Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is a member on Destination International’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

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JUNE 2, 2017

A post shared by Keira✌️ (@keiramarshxox) on Feb 10, 2017 at 3:40pm PST. s first design hotel for budget travelers,” by Travel Trade Gazette. Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa—Vero Beach Florida (Gloria Estefan). A post shared by Sundance Mountain Resort (@sundanceresort) on Apr 23, 2017 at 9:42am PDT.

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APRIL 20, 2017

In celebration of Earth Day 2017, several national upscale hotels and restaurants are enticing guests to stay and dine with earth-friendly offerings. Hyatt Regency Monterey in California is featuring a Travel Green Giveaway. Courtyard Marriott Orlando Downtown is the official hotel for Central Florida Earth Day 2017.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Attendees are all ears at the 2018 NPAPW conference at the New World Center in Miami Beach, Florida. In 2018, the program welcomed 80 participants from 28 countries to the New World Center, an immersive concert hall and arts instruction laboratory in Miami Beach, Florida. Phillip Pessar/Creative Commons). Why We Like It.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

During her 25 years in the hotel industry, she’s been director of business and leisure travel at the Boston Harbor Hotel and has also worked at XV Beacon Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton, Boston. Kostka serves on the Board of Directors of New England Business Travel Association.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

1 Hotel in Miami Beach by Travel + Leisure. hot #weather #florida #fontainebleau #miami #views #instagramers #like4like #commentforcomment #lb #kyliejenner #gigihadid #kimkardashian #kanyewest #cityscape. Ibiza #Ibiza2017 #ushuaia #ushuaiaibiza #3ofthebest2017 #2017 #sun #cocktails #Ibiza #house #techno #summer #clubbing.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Maybe you serve an industry or prospect group that has limited ability to travel to trade shows or conventions. HBO’s VEEP “The Office” escape room at SXSW 2017. Literally.Imagine that your boss comes to you one morning and tells you that you’ve been selected to spend 110 days traveling the entire U.S. Puzzle Solving.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

We still remember the most destructive names of 2017. percent in the final quarter of 2017. On the other hand, the Florida Keys struggled to climb back to pre-Irma occupancy levels. As it flooded the Gulf Coast this week, Tropical Storm Gordon was a dramatic reminder that hurricane season is upon us once again.

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AUGUST 2, 2018

In the time crunch of busy travel, and meeting and site tour itineraries, planners and attendees are often left with little to no time to get all gussied up. She raised more than $56,000 in a Kickstarter campaign in October 2017, exceeding her $55,000 goal. The cruelty-free cosmetic kits are made and packaged in Florida and Texas.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A post shared by Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel (@rclagunaniguel) on Apr 7, 2017 at 5:01pm PDT. A post shared by Vintage VW Hire (@vwsurfari) on Nov 30, 2017 at 7:24am PST. There are private rentals, as well as tours down some of California’s less-traveled roads. Surf Studio Beach Resort, Cocoa Beach, Florida.

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JULY 5, 2017

Curtis previously served as director of sales and marketing for The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. He improved booking pace in 2016 and 2017 during a $100 million renovation. Curtis will lead the group sales team in its efforts to exceed revenue targets and room night goals, and create long-term sales relationships.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

The new express train service will provide intercity travel in Florida. The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science opened its doors to the public in May 2017 at its new home in downtown Miami ‘s Museum Park. Frost Science Museum.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

In fact, it’s inspired groups to meet at historic hotels, including the 10 Best Historic Hotels of 2017, selected as part of USA Today ’s Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. Pete Beach, Florida. The hotel is located on Florida’s Gulf Coast and has 277 guest rooms, which were remodeled in 2012. Credit: The Don CeSar.

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