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MPI WEC Inspired Action in San Francisco

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The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO. Forward Looking.

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Smart Moves in D.C., Richmond and More

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Before joining Teneo, White was director of global sales at PRA Group, a destination management company. He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International.

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How to Incentive During a Pandemic

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David Stevens, director, Global Events , San Francisco Bay Area-based data company Alation , adopted a wait and see approach in March about his incentive planned for the end of May. Two Everest-level planners shared their solution to this 16,000-ft. Flexible Luxury.

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7 Smart Moves in Boston, Memphis and Malibu

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He also held the general manager role with Radisson Resort Celebration in Orlando, Sheraton Orlando North Hotel and Las Alcobas in Napa Valley, California. Vahdani is hotel manager for Nobu Ryokan Malibu in California. Brose is general manager of Lido House, an Autograph Collection , in Newport Beach, California. Gary Maida.

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Smart Moves in Dominican Republic, Hawaii and More

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Bruni-Perkins is executive vice president and chief marketing officer of San Francisco Travel Association. Before this appointment, Bruni-Perkins served as SF Travel’s interim chief marketing officer and senior vice president of global marketing communications. Lynn Bruni-Perkins, CDME. Nikki Leiba. Jay Klein, CMP.

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Smart Moves in Wailea, Cambridge and More

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He has also worked in management roles for Visit Oakland, San Francisco Travel Association, Park Central Hotel in San Francisco and others. Dallas-based global event company Freeman promoted Moggré to chief client officer. Martin Moggré.

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Tech Meets the Future

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Kristin Horstman , senior director of strategic events at Salesforce, plans a portfolio of events, including the massive Dreamforce , penciled in for a September return to San Francisco if Covid statistics keep going in a positive direction. Moscone Center.

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