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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Atlanta and More

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With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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Get Excited for the Biggest Hotel Brand Openings of 2024

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Element Albuquerque Uptown While admiring the picturesque Sandia Mountains, guests at the new Element Albuquerque Uptown will enjoy the endless inspiration of the property’s nature-inspired, sustainable design. Hilton Signia by Hilton Atlanta The opening of Signia by Hilton Atlanta kicks off 2024.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Regis Atlanta and more. Lauren Bruggemans. Josh Fluhr. Dustin Arnheim.

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Events Industry Council announces first organisations to achieve new EIC Sustainable Event Standards

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As the world celebrates Earth Day 2020, the Events Industry Council (EIC) is pleased to announce the first organisations to have achieved the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The new standards, launched in September 2019, are a central initiative of EIC’s Centre for Sustainable Events. Atlanta, Ga., Baltimore, Md., Boston, Mass.,

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Palatable Progress: The Power of Culinary Travel Experiences

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Earlier this year, the World Food Travel Association published a list of the top 10 predictions for the food tourism industry in 2020, drawn partly from changes brought on by COVID-19. Delving into the roots of the foods that we eat in the U.S. can bring up parts of our history that are messy and uncomfortable.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Miami and More

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OVG360 , Oak View Group’s sustainability-focused venue management division, named O’Dell president of venue management. Bringing 30 years of hotel and food and beverage management, Roy most recently served as Hilton Boston Logan Airport’s general manager. Greg O’Dell. Previously, O’Dell was president and CEO of Events DC.

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20 Trade Shows You Don’t Want To Miss in 2020

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You’ll even get a taste of the latest food and beverage trends and get the chance to sample what you got and network with your industry peers. Bronner Bros International Beauty Show | February 8 – February 10 2020 | Atlanta, GA. International Conference of Sustainable Development | TBA | TBA.