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Smart Moves in Seattle, New York City and More

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Runkle is venue manager for etc.venue s’ first U.S.-based He has won several awards, he received Hilton Hotel’s General Manager of the Year award in 2019, Hilton Connie Pride Award in 2017 and 2018, and Conrad Hilton Award in 2019. Niederschulte previously worked with Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort in New Mexico as general manager.

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Lime Venue Portfolio predicts summer event trends

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Lime Venue Portfolio have uncovered a series of trends that could dominate this year’s summer events programme. The trends for 2019 summer parties are as follows: Custom Signage. The ‘parent spirit’ of tequila, Mezcal is made from the agave plant, which is native to Mexico. Canned Wine. Milkshake IPA.

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

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He is dedicated to engaging wholeheartedly with guests and offering them a perfectly unique Mexico experience. Since then, he has shifted into more sales roles, and worked as senior catering sales executive in 2019. Most recently, he served as director of venue and events at the East Montgomery County Improvement District.

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Buenos Aires Delivers a Fresh Pitch to Revive Its Once-Dominant Meetings Market

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In 2019, about 127 ICCA recognized events were held in the city. Other major markets have included Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia, Mexico, Spain, the UK, Germany, and Italy. This led to 450,000 international visitors and an economic impact of $500 million.

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California Continues to Attract Global Visitors

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Alex Pace, managing director with Visit California Mexico also stressed the importance of California’s focus on safety. In mid-February, occupancy was 66%, down only 9% from the same week in 2019. ADR was 10% higher than the same time in 2019. Visit California’s Outlook Forum. However, revenue was up.

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Buenos Aires Delivers a Fresh Pitch to Revive Its Once-Dominant Meetings Market

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In 2019, about 127 ICCA recognized events were held in the city. Other major markets have included Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia, Mexico, Spain, the UK, Germany, and Italy. This led to 450,000 international visitors and an economic impact of $500 million.

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Under Attack: Why Meeting Planners Should Care If CVBs Get Funded

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2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. In addition to the economic benefit, resources put in place for conferences, including venues and attractions, benefit all residents of a city. It is a must-have for the health of the community.”. What Can Planners Do?

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