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JULY 8, 2022

International hospitality group Accor appointed Erney executive director of global sales for meetings, incentives and industry relations. She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. Derek Douglass Drew. Genevieve Dumont, DMCP.

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MAY 19, 2023

Before this, Flanders worked at National Independent Automobile Dealers Association as director of dealer development and Leedom and Associates LLC as executive meeting planner/general manager. Hanna previously worked at Marriott IndyPlace in Indianapolis, where she worked as market director of catering sales.

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MARCH 17, 2023

Darby Gyscek and Ricky de Jesus Darby Gescyk (left) and Ricky de Jesus (right) Kimpton The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, named Gyscek director of sales and marketing, and de Jesus director of catering. Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

As a meeting professional, you have many choices of destinations to choose from in the Southwest. But have you ever considered Tempe, Arizona ? Tempe is a great choice for meetings for 10 to 500 attendees, and the Tempe Tourism office is offering the “ Choose Tempe and save $500” promotion in 2019.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Muhly is director of sales, events and marketing for Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. She comes from nearby destination organization Visit Dana Point, where she worked as director of sales and marketing.

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Columbus Food Adventures offers a wide variety of additional themed tours, including taco trucks, meat-lovers and dessert. The progressive meal takes guests to between three and five stops for food and drinks. Carlsbad, California Customize a private group experience with Carlsbad Food Tours as a team-building event or corporate party.

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JULY 29, 2022

She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. Most recently, Sullivan served as director of sales and marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy. Richard Cox.

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JUNE 16, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad , the newest Manhattan property by the brand, welcomed Donald as director of sales and marketing. For over 20 years, Donald has garnered experience in accounting, sales and marketing, serving luxury hospitality hotel companies in Switzerland, England, New Zealand, Australia and the United States.

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MARCH 28, 2022

For more than 20 years, Lindner has moved his way through the hotel industry, starting in food and beverage roles in Germany, his home country. Lindner has been food and beverage manager for Mandarin Oriental, Paris, director of food and beverage at Mandarin Oriental, London and more. Timothy Lee.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Maria Elena Armenta Mahekal Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has added Armenta as director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she was group account director at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Sean Olmstead L’Auberge de Sedona, A Destination Hotel, in Arizona appointed Olmstead general manager.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

He’s held multiple senior leadership positions, including general manager for Roka Akor and Roka Bar, both in San Francisco; director at Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas; and director of food & beverage at The Battery hotel in San Francisco. Most recently, DeRaad was president and CEO of Visit Tucson in Arizona.

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MAY 6, 2022

The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Arizona welcomed Keough as director of sales and marketing. Keough brings 18 years of hotel sales experience to his new role, most recently working for Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix as its director of sales and marketing. Kulbhushan Tyagi. Cohco Harbour. Jon McGaunn.

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JULY 15, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland, in Oregon appointed Lapsley director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she was director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, in Hawaii. Romane is now general manager of Sheraton Phoenix Downtown , the largest hotel in Arizona with over 110,000 sq. Kate Patay, CPCE.

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MARCH 11, 2019

He’s held leadership positions in food and beverage as well as hotel operations for properties across the country, including The Arrabelle at Vail Square in Colorado, Sunriver Resort in Bend, Oregon, and Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, California. Trish McClean Visit Baltimore has named McClean its director of brand marketing.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. Springboard Hospitality in Los Angeles welcomed Suescun as regional director of sales and marketing. Simmons joined THesis Hotel Miami as its director of sales and marketing.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Wilson is hotel general manager for The Source Hotel + Market Hall in Denver. Mr. C Beverly Hills in Los Angeles named Canderle director of sales and marketing, following her most recent role as director of sales and marketing for Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts. Read More : New Orleans: Cultural Collaboration in The Big Easy.

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JUNE 14, 2017

She brings 19 years of experience and has received several awards for her performance including Circle of Excellence recipient for Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year with Hilton Luxury Brands in 2013, 2015 and 2016 and 2013 Most Improved RevPAR Growth for Hilton Luxury Brands with her team. Susan Gladstone. Chris Skelding.

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JUNE 11, 2018

In early April, Meeting Professionals International began promoting Going Local, a new certificate program. It teaches best practices for incorporating local food and beverages, culture and subject experts. DMCs are often able to offer choices meeting planners wouldn’t normally be able to have on their own, Lenington says.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017

This position was developed to expand VisitPITTSBURGH’s strategic efforts to promote the region to international markets. then became director of food and beverage at The Jefferson Hotel. The post 5 Smart Moves from VisitPITTSBURGH, Benchmark, The Jefferson Hotel and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JULY 12, 2017

Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) in California has hired Laura Manriquez as the new director of sales and marketing. She brings more than eight years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry and will focus on management of sales and marketing programs for group travel. Jim Koutsky. Felipe Facchin. John Kurtzweil.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

And of course, the resulting data can prove invaluable, allowing organizers to make immediate environmental changes, put future event optimizations into play and even harness feedback for long-term marketing nurtures. One beverage left on earth: tea or coffee? Which of these foods turns your stomach? What is your current role?

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AUGUST 25, 2017

John Reyes John Reyes joined Visit Sacramento as the chief operating officer, where he will enhance sales and marketing strategies and oversee the convention center expansion project. Pete Beach, Florida named Patrick Faas its new director of food and beverage. and The Inn at McCormick Ranch Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 25, 2021

These are just some of the enticements for hospitality and other service workers in a labor market where demand is exceeding supply. Major events, conventions and business meetings have also already been canceled or postponed until at least 2022.”. You Might Also Like: Ticker: Regular Updates on Events Taking Place in Person.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave.

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MAY 23, 2022

Hilton Aventura Miami announced Villa as its new director of sales and marketing. Villa brings 15 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing. Most recently, he was area director of sales and marketing at Driftwood Hospitality Management. German Villa. Jessica Schultz. Lance Marrin and Vincent De Croock. Jamie Ades.

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