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Tennessee Boasts Exciting Annual Music Events

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Living up to the state slogan, “America at its Best,” Tennessee is home to Elvis Presley’s Graceland , Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and the Great Smoky Mountains. Musical performances throughout Tennessee are also a huge attraction for locals and visitors. Related : 6 Winning Sports and Music Halls of Fame.

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Smart Moves in Tennessee, D.C. and More

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Drew is now area hotel manager of the recently opened Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis , and Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis in Tennessee. Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp in Tennessee appointed Canaday director of national accounts. The post Smart Moves in Tennessee, D.C. Derek Douglass Drew.

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City Spotlight: Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Describing Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is easy. The newly opened 162-sleeping room Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg , which opened June 2018, is everything a mountain resort should be. The post City Spotlight: Gatlinburg, Tennessee appeared first on Connect Association. Gatlinburg is centrally located in the eastern U.S.,

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2018 40 Under 40: Richard J. Kenney

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As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Kenney discusses his passion for the events industry. My hospitality experience came back after receiving my master’s degree and working for the University of Tennessee, where I was able to experience summer camps and conferences. The post 2018 40 Under 40: Richard J.

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Event Technology Awards 2022 – Judge’s Spotlight: Sina Bunte

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Sina is a certified Digital Event Strategist (DES) and was awarded the prestigious PCMA “20 in their Twenties” Award in 2018. One moment I will never forget was for sure sharing the stage with 19 other young professionals in Nashville, Tennessee at PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 when I received the 20s in their Twenties award.

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7 Cyber Monday Hotel Deals for Groups (and You)

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27, 2018–Jan. 21–27, 2018 and use the code CYBER2018. 23, 2018 and April 25, 2019. 23 and 26, 2018, and use the code CYBER18. Big Cypress Lodge , Memphis, Tennessee—Up to 68 Percent Off. of total meeting space. Offer Details: Book a two-night group stay for travel between Nov. 26, or call directly at 888-839-9145.

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9 Smart Moves in California, Florida and More

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McAninch has also held leadership roles for Hyatt Regency Knoxville in Tennessee, plus Hyatt Regency Sacramento and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, both in California. Her accolades include 2009 Spirit of NACE Mary Margaret Traxler Award and 2018 CRVA Partners in Tourism Hospitality Professional of the Year award. Melissa Woodley.

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