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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Virginia and More

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While in Beverly Hills, Williams was also on the board for Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. Before this, he was director of rooms for Hyatt Regency Seattle, where he worked on the opening team in 2018, as well as director of food and beverage for Grand Hyatt Denver. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida.

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Best of Smart Meetings’ 2018 Destination Stories

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Here are 12 of our top destination stories from 2018. Island of Hawaii and Maui (January): Why make the journey all the way to Hawaii, since pristine beaches, abundant sunshine, fresh seafood and tropical backdrops can be found in so many other places?

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PRA Orlando, Destinos India Among Winners of 2018 SITE Crystal Awards

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Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Program: Salad Master India 2018. Following its incentive travel program, 3M consulted CWT Meetings and Events with PRA to figure out how the team could leave a positive and impactful mark on Hawaii.

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Benefit Cosmetics Shares 10 Tips for a Lucrative Influencer Event

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Influencer partnerships are fundamental to Benefit Cosmetics’ marketing strategy, so when the brand transported a group of its “Benebabes” to Hawaii for an influencer event promoting the launch of its Box O’ Powder blushes, it left no stone unturned. And they’re one of the most impactful tools to do that.”.

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12 Exciting Smart Meetings FAM Experiences in 2018

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From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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Smart Moves in New York, Texas and More

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He most recently worked as director of operations for JW Marriott Nashville, where he played a large part in its opening in 2018. Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai, Hawaii. Velez most recently worked as regional director of catering and conference services for Remington Hotels. Pete Beach, Florida, and The St.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

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Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. Christina Mertz Mertz is Fairmont Dallas ’ director of catering and conference services. She previously worked as the property’s assistant director of catering and conference services. Eugenia Dwyer Dwyer is general manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour in Miami.