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Smart Moves in Kansas City, Miami Beach and More

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Nelson was promoted to dual president and CEO of both Visit KC and Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. For the past ten years, Nelson maintained her role as president and CEO of Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. The post Smart Moves in Kansas City, Miami Beach and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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2019 40 Under 40: The In-Crowd

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Meet the “In-Crowd,” our 2019 Connect Association 40 Under 40. Kansas City, Missouri. Honorees must be under the age of 40 as of April 1, 2019. The post 2019 40 Under 40: The In-Crowd appeared first on Connect Association. This year’s group celebrates the diversity inherent in the events industry. Megan Tallman.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Arizona and More

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to Kansas City. He has worked with the Shashi Group since 2019, first as director of food and beverage. Matthew McGuigan Matthew McGuigan, Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador McGuigan joins Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador as general manager. He earlier held management roles at some of the Bay Area’s leading restaurants.

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In-depth Wedding Statistics and Trends for 2024

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Wedding Costs Increased By 25% From 2019 And 16% From The 2022 Average Over the past decade, the average cost of a wedding has risen substantially, reaching a notable peak in 2023 at $35,000. Furthermore, 36% are thinking about integrating AI, making 54% open to or already utilizing it , while 46% are unlikely to do so.

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Smart Moves in the U.K., Jerusalem and More

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Stanfield previously worked as general manager at Hilton Buenos Aires, during which the property was awarded national and international awards, including Argentina’s Best MICE Hotel in 2020 and the World Travel Awards in 2019 and 2020. He’s also worked in leading roles with Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista and Washington Hilton in D.C.

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Minneapolis Airport Ranks No. 1 in Satisfaction in J.D. Power Report

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Louis Lambert International Airport (STL; 765), LaGuardia Airport (LGA; 761), Kansas City International Airport (KCI; 760), Honolulu International Airport (HNL; 758) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL; 729). Large Airports. There were 27 airports ranked in all for the large category, of them the last five are St. Medium Airports.

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Transportation of the Future: What You Need to Know about Hyperloop

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Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, potentially shortening a 3.5-hour 24 the company announced a deal to begin construction on a commercial hyperloop in Abu Dhabi in the third quarter of 2019. The multistate proposal, known as Great Lakes Hyperloop, is in the midst of a feasibility study of its own due to conclude in 2019.