article thumbnail

Smart Moves in Hawaii, Virginia and More

Smart Meetings

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa named Baer director of sales and marketing. Before joining Hyatt Regency Maui, Baer was director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa in California. Catherine is director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria in Virginia. Jason Baer.

article thumbnail

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

Smart Meetings

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Program: Salad Master India 2018. Client: Multilevel Marketing Firm. Client: One10 Marketing. One10 Marketing wanted a meeting that was unlike any other. Program: Major High-Tech Firm Elite Event.

2018 79
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Benefit Cosmetics Shares 10 Tips for a Lucrative Influencer Event

Event Marketer

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.”.

article thumbnail

12 Exciting Smart Meetings FAM Experiences in 2018

Smart Meetings

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.

2018 58
article thumbnail

Smart Moves in New York, Texas and More

Smart Meetings

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. Amanda Rodriguez Miami’s Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel named Rodriguez director of sales and marketing. Pete Beach, Florida, and The St.

2014 52
article thumbnail

In Memoriam: David Burke of The Breakers Palm Beach (1956–2018)

Smart Meetings

One day after Smart Meeting East National wrapped up at The Breakers Palm Beach in Florida, David Burke, the resort’s executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer died unexpectedly. He was a superstar, and an intense competitor who never once missed a sales goal or marketing budget in all those years. David Burke.

2018 60
article thumbnail

9 Smart Moves in California, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

She also worked as director of events for Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort in Hawaii and associate director of sales and events for Andaz San Diego. Her accolades include 2009 Spirit of NACE Mary Margaret Traxler Award and 2018 CRVA Partners in Tourism Hospitality Professional of the Year award. Bill Liedholm. Denise Acuna. Sonia Fong.

2009 98