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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Derrick Erwee Erwee is general manager for Danfords Hotel & Marina in Port Jefferson, New York. Leo Percopo Percopo is area general manager for JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley, Arizona. She also spent nearly 15 years with Waterford Hotel Group Inc., Charles Avenue.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Take that framework and drop it into an intimate, small meeting. As meeting planners, how do you turn the room from a potential game of poker to an open, honest free flow of thought and feeling conversation? Read More : It’s a Small (Meetings) World After All Small Groups at Small Meetings A small meeting can mean huge discussions.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

After a long day of conferences, meetings and activities, attendees often flock to the hotel bar to grab a drink before retreating to bed for some much needed rest. Located in the Wine Capital of the United States, the Alila Napa Valley is an adults-only luxury boutique hotel. There are 68 rooms and suites with 5,000 sq.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Hold a Meeting in Destinations Known for Warmth As spring draws near, many are eager to get outside and enjoy the increasingly sunny days. of flexible, customizable meeting and event space feature new and enhanced amenities, and groups have access to unique catering options. After a meeting across the property’s refreshed 6,374 sq.

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JULY 22, 2022

Meeting attendees, who are often traveling to warm and humid climates, should make the most of the amenities a hotel has to offer. Hotel pools provide refreshing temperatures and poolside service while creating amazing photo ops. Here are ten hotels to host your meeting that are home to fabulous #instaworthy pools.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Who could have predicted a year ago that Zoom would be a major disruptive influence in the meetings industry? Now, conventional wisdom suggests that hybrid groups, which combine teleconferencing with person-to-person meetings, will be prevalent for the foreseeable future. But how will it affect 2021 budgets? But what will it cost?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Design-Forward Spaces to Create Immersive Experiences Beyond offering luxurious hospitality, hotels attract business and leisure visitors by offering a distinct, memorable experience. The hotel stands on an elevated peninsula right by Morningstar Beach. of meeting and event space. The resort offers 72,000 sq. 10-12, 2023.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

As the meetings and events industry is still in reconstruction after Covid, the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), giving back to communities and sustainability has garnered more attention and discussion. Smart Meetings provides tips on how to create that positive environment.

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AUGUST 8, 2019

Sunny destinations in the Southwest are always popular for leisure and business travelers, and Tempe, Arizona, is no exception. This fun-filled college town is also perfect for business meetings. Tempe is an ideal destination for meetings with 10 to 500 attendees. The Westin Tempe Hotel is now under construction.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

He has also worked with Kimpton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Hilton Hotels, Caesars Entertainment and Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Before joining NoMo SoHo, Luksza was director of bars and restaurants at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Phoenix. Iwona Luksza and Evan Bergman. Daniel Benavidez.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

In his 35 years in planning and architecture, Heyes has led the concept design and development of major hotel properties, including Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Claridge’s Hotel in London and The St. Regis Astana hotel and residence in Kazakhstan, among others. He is also serving his third term on WATG’s board of directors.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

Experience Arizona like you never have before. A visit to Tempe, Arizona combines sunny skies and desert scenery with the energy of a college town. And, Tempe is the perfect fit for meetings for 10-500 attendees. And, Tempe is the perfect fit for meetings for 10-500 attendees. After the meeting. Why choose Tempe?

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APRIL 21, 2023

Doug Klein Klein is vice president of marketing and communications for Lark Hotels , which operates 50 properties in New England and California. Dowling will lead communication efforts with PTG’s Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green and PTG Consulting brands. Jamie Colee Colee is CEO of Noble House Hotels & Resorts.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Experience Arizona like you never have before. A visit to Tempe, Arizona combines sunny skies and desert scenery with the energy of a college town. And, Tempe is the perfect fit for meetings for 10-500 attendees. And, Tempe is the perfect fit for meetings for 10-500 attendees. After the meeting. Why choose Tempe?

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

As the meetings and events industry is still in reconstruction after Covid, the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), giving back to communities and sustainability has garnered more attention and discussion. Smart Meetings provides tips on how to create that positive environment.

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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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JULY 7, 2016

The fashionable urban-style AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown opened in June reflecting the unique character of Tempe’s desert aesthetic. Located at the shores of Tempe Town Lake, the hotel is close to Downtown Tempe’s Mill Avenue and Arizona State University. MEETINGS AND EVENTS. GUESTROOMS. Learn more here.

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MARCH 31, 2023

Brodar previously worked as pastry chef at Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte. Before this, she was executive pastry chef for The Grand Bohemian Hotel, also in Charlotte. Boussarie most recently worked as executive chef with The Whistling Grizzly at The Wyoming Inn, as well as Wort Hotel in the same role.

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MARCH 29, 2024

He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest. He spent six years as group sales manager at Hotel Monaco, handling largely corporate, sports and traveling entertainment markets.

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APRIL 27, 2023

Before joining the Waldorf Astoria property, Hart was food and beverage manager for Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas. She also worked as director of food and beverage for MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, where she oversaw its three restaurants. Annotti previously worked for the hotels as senior sous chef since 2019.

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JUNE 29, 2021

Returning groups are finding some convention hotels brimming with leisure travelers may be stretched thin on staff. Some Las Vegas properties report busing in part-time workers from Arizona and California to staff all those manned buffets and outdoor gatherings. Creative solutions emerge for hospitality worker shortage. “We

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Hard Rock International named Williams director of global sales for meetings and events. Most recently, Williams worked as vice president of sales at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Miller is general manager for One11 Hotel in New Orleans’ French Quarter; she previously worked as the property’s director of sales.

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JUNE 26, 2023

The brand has been transformed with meetings in mind. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Some thought the Sheraton brand was dead after the Marriott merger. They were wrong.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Yuni Hunter Yuni Hunter Hunter joins AC Hotel Irvine as general manager. She will draw on her 16 years of experience in senior hospitality management roles to oversee and manage all of the hotel’s daily operations. Laura McIver Laura McIver McIver takes on the role of general manager at Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection.

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MARCH 11, 2019

TJ Pierri Hotel Zoe in San Francisco has named Pierri as general manager. Before Hotel Zoe, Pierri served in the role of resort manager at Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, Virginia. Her other previous spa experience includes executive director of spa and sports at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. in Austin, Texas.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Whatever you seek, look no further; here, you’ll find the perfect location for your next autumn meeting. of outdoors, Montage Deer Valley can cater to the needs of any meeting. To celebrate this renovation, the resort is offering two new meetings packages available for groups that book before September 30 th , 2023.

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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. She also worked as director of sales for Cambria Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport (Duke University) in North Carolina.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Dina Belon Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels, Inc. Belon takes on the role of president of Staypineapple Hotels, Inc. Husbands brings three decades of experience in a diverse set of positions, from international director of finance at the Golden Tulip Hotel group to many other general manager positions.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

She has also worked with Kenichi Aspen, Matsuhisa Aspen, Hotel Jerome and W Hotel Aspen. Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. Raghu Addagada Addagada is hotel manager for Pendry Park City in Utah.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

He comes from Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan Hotel, an IHG Hotel, where he worked as managing director. In his 40 years of experience, Sanders has managerial roles at convention hotels in New Orleans, Boston, Dallas, Chicago and New York. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, where his start in hospitality leadership began.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

11-13 at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort , in Phoenix, and I must admit I’m pretty excited to stay at this property. Our three-day event is expected to draw close to 80 meeting planners and 80 suppliers at this historic resort known for luxurious hospitality. I will be attending Smart Event West National Sept.

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11-13 at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort , in Phoenix, and I must admit I’m pretty excited to stay at this property. Our three-day event is expected to draw close to 80 meeting planners and 80 suppliers at this historic resort known for luxurious hospitality. I will be attending Smart Event West National Sept.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

You can certainly pick one of the ordinary places to hold your next meeting – or you can get off the beaten path and choose Tucson, located in the heart of the gorgeous Sonoran Desert. Why did USA Today include Tucson in a list of cities emerging as a “top pick for biz meetings”? The Power of Connection.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

She brings over 15 years of experience working with resorts, golf clubs and branded hotels. She has managed hotels, on-boarded and opened new properties and developed outstanding hotel finance teams. Steffek most recently worked as the front office manager at The Farnam Hotel, Autograph Collection, in Omaha, Nebraska.

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel A $7 million refresh of this 296-room nautical gem in Florida along the Intracoastal Waterway—and adjacent to the International Swimming Hall of Fame—stars a $50,000 chandelier and 28,000 sq. of sparkling meeting space, including the largest ballroom in the area.

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JUNE 13, 2022

In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. Today, we are acknowledging this event trend by giving you a list of the best event venues in Phoenix, Arizona. It can turn itself into an art gallery, collaborative workspace, corporate meeting space, or wedding venue. On Jackson.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Amanda Rodriguez Miami’s Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel named Rodriguez director of sales and marketing. Before joining Fusion Hotel Group, Liew worked as resort manager for Cassia Cottage Phu Quoc in Vietnam. She also worked as a meeting planner for American Public Works Association in Kansas City, Missouri.

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