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Caesars Unveils $400 Million Revamp in Atlantic City

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New Jersey Gov. He further noted that a focus of his administration was to “reestablish Atlantic City as a premier tourist destination in New Jersey.”. The post Caesars Unveils $400 Million Revamp in Atlantic City appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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2018 40 Under 40: Class Acts

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They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. No wonder they are worthy members of the 2018 40 Under 40. Meet the next generation of leaders, these “Class Acts.” 29 • Director of Sales—Meetings and Events, Americas. 33 • Meeting Planner. New York City.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

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Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. The post Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Will Marriott’s Cut in Commissions to Third Parties Increase Costs for Meetings?

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and Canada, effective March 31, 2018.”. “I Christy Lamagna, master strategist at Strategic Meetings & Events in New Jersey, compared the change to what happened in the airline industry after deregulation and mergers in the 1980s. The post Will Marriott’s Cut in Commissions to Third Parties Increase Costs for Meetings?

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Cannabis Moves Into the Mainstream Meetings World

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Others like it, designed as special events during conventions and meetings, are happening throughout Colorado , Nevada and California. And as recreational marijuana achieves greater acceptance, cannabis events could become a regular part of many mainstream meetings, conventions and incentive programs. Grassroots Appeal.

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2018 40 Under 40: Matt K. Schechter

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Schechter, 35, works in New York City as regional director of national accounts at NYC & Company. As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Schecter discusses his passion for the events industry. How I got here: I started my hotel career at 16 in operations as a restaurant host and banquet server at a Sheraton property in New Jersey.

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2018 40 Under 40: Matt K. Schecter

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Schecter, 35, works in New York City as regional director of national accounts at NYC & Company. As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Schecter discusses his passion for the events industry. How I got here: I started my hotel career at 16 in operations as a restaurant host and banquet server at a Sheraton property in New Jersey.

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