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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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Fireplay , an event production company based in Nashville, is opening a Los Angeles office and has selected Sims to lead the branch. Sims has spent over 20 years in the events industry, most recently the owner and event designer for Carrie Sims Events Design, a company she started in 2019. Edward Searle and George Sous, MBA.

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The Labor Shortage: Hospitality Employers Get Creative to Fill Jobs Supporting Major Events and Conventions

Event Marketer

These are just some of the enticements for hospitality and other service workers in a labor market where demand is exceeding supply. Business travel is down and not expected to return to 2019 levels until at least 2023 or 2024. Signing bonuses, valet parking, all-time high wages and greater flexibility on scheduling.

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Southern California Luxury Hotels Redefined Splendor

Smart Meetings

The Evolution of Dana Point How did a sleepy surf town halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego reach the heights of Southern California Luxe culture? All 378 guest rooms, including 15 suites, were renovated in 2019 to bring the sand and sea vibe hues indoors. More than 53,000 sq. is available indoors, including a 10,000 sq.

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3 ASAE Expo Booths with Local Flair

PCMA Convene

But many of the booths proved to be hard to forget, with their rousing, interactive games, plushy stuffed animals —I am now the proud owner of a camel from Visit Dubai and a black bear from Visit Anchorage — and free-flowing samples of local food and beverages. Visit Columbus.

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20+ Cannabis Events That Are Shaping A New Industry

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Event marketers of cannabis events are undeterred by regional restrictions. A post shared by The Hemp & Cannabis Fair (@thcfair) on Apr 23, 2019 at 3:28pm PDT. wearedaytrip spreading the good vibes at the 2019 Cannabis Drinks Expo. A post shared by Cannabis Drinks Expo (@cannabisdrinksexpo) on Dec 6, 2019 at 10:20am PST.

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10 Famous Event Planners You Should Follow

Event Planning BluePrint

Competitive research is a crucial part of any good marketing plan because it helps you: Understand your target market. Improve your marketing strategies. Identify market gaps, and allow you to fill them. Is it any wonder that, as of 2019, his net worth is $4 million? Experiential marketing. David Tutera.

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What the ‘Sense of Place’ Travel Trend Means for Event Design

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Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

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