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Khubchandani has been appointed general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in Florida. Turnball is managing director of Tourism Western Australia , a culmination of two decades as an international leader in the hospitality industry. Rajesh Khubchandani. Carolyn Turnbull.

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Bienvenu is market director of sales of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour , both in Florida. Stewart is director of special event for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida. Read More : Australia Says G’Day to Returning Groups. Brigette Bienvenu. Natasha Anna Pereira.

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New and Renovated: Honoring History, Building the Future

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Osborne III Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida is an impressive historical building now undergoing renovations to elevate its convention and meeting spaces. The Great American Railroad Prime F. Get ready to immerse your event in the classic charm of The Prime.

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Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs.

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A lot has changed in two years since the actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted what was then known as novel coronavirus on a film set in Australia. A year ago, research showed that many thought California was less ready to welcome visitors than Florida.

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