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DECEMBER 12, 2017

Fires raging in Southern California have already destroyed 1,000 structures. We spoke with Julie Mauer, vice president of marketing for Silverado Resort and Spa , which evacuated during the Wine Country fires in October for insights into how to keep everyone in your group safe and calm during an emergency at a venue. Lessons Learned.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Virginia and Maryland to draw large meetings to Indianapolis, which was named the number one convention city in the U.S. Photo Credit: Visit Indy Cindy Zimmerman Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans hired Cindy Zimmerman as director of sales and marketing. Her background is in nightlife marketing. by USA Today.

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Carlsbad, California Customize a private group experience with Carlsbad Food Tours as a team-building event or corporate party. Vancouver Head North to Canada for Granville Island Market Tour, one of several culinary tours offered by Vancouver Foodie Tours. During colder months, bus transportation is provided instead.

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DECEMBER 21, 2016

In an effort to provide a better experience for meeting planners and attendees, the state government of Baja California Sur in Mexico has opened an international bid for management and operations of the Los Cabos and La Paz convention centers.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Between the sweet treats and the even sweeter four-legged friends, the number of smiles and Instagram posts far exceeded expectations,” says Mike Hill, managing director of intermediary and specialty markets group sales at Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Denver City Center also participates in this meeting enhancement program.

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APRIL 15, 2017

Greg Jenkins, partner and co-founder of the award-winning Long Beach, California-based Bravo Productions, holds an impressive list of credentials and has earned a high reputation in the field of special event planning – a career spanning more than three decades. CONNECT WITH GREG: Greg Jenkins. Bravo Productions.

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JANUARY 23, 2018

Linda Menshon Linda Menshon has been appointed director of sales and marketing at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. Menshon has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing, with expertise in the Southwest Florida market. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Kenny, who holds an M.B.A.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Dawn Aronson Dawn Aronson was named director of sales and marketing at Carmel Mission Inn in Carmel, California. Aronson brings 28 years of hospitality experience to the role, and will be tasked with planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development programs for the property’s meetings and convention business.

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Otake Otake has been appointed as the director of marketing at The Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo. Otake will be responsible for spearheading all sales and marketing initiatives within the Hotel. Prior to this, Pope held the position of marketing manager of the Americas for Visit Victoria in Australia. Rosewood Little Dix Bay.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Johnson has served on the board of Meeting Professionals International Southern California Chapter. She previously served as interim general manager and director of sales and marketing at the Cape Neddick, Maine, property in 2015 when the project began. Nancy White.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Shouma Moniz Kokua Hospitality appointed Shouma Moniz director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach. Moniz graduated from University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Arts in both economics and international relations, with a minor in Japanese. Kokua Hospitality.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Schreck has held the roles of senior catering sales executive at Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa in California and convention services manager at San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter. Marshall Hilliard Marshall Hilliard was appointed director of sales and marketing at Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Murphy has gone on to work at nine properties in eight states across the country, including Austin, Westlake Plaza, California and Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Cedar Creek, Texas. Cindy Runchman Cindy Ruchman has been named the director of sales and marketing at the brand-new Marriott Marquis Chicago.

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JUNE 22, 2017

Event professionals have a multitude of host cities to select from, but more and more are making San Jose, California , their top pick. Davis emphasized that Team San Jose welcomes events with open arms and assists planners with everything from housing to facilities, catering, permits, marketing and more. “We

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

While 2017 was the year of unicorn-themed food, in 2018 chefs will tap even deeper into the power of visually appealing food that can double as marketing images on social media. Health food chain Amy’s even opened a healthy fast-food restaurant in Southern California earlier this year to get in on the game. Creative Food Repurposing.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Groups break into teams tasked with coming up with a blended product that is relevant for a defined market. Even if it is a meet-and-greet, adding the educational component can make the time more memorable and meaningful. One of his most popular team-building experiences is a wine-blending competition. Educated Guess.

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JUNE 28, 2017

General Manager Michael Musarra announced the appointment of Marie Lanaud as director of catering for Fairmont San Jose, a landmark in Silicon Valley, California. Foley will be responsible for leading sales initiatives related to meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, and the market for the brand’s oceanfront resorts.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. 6 Steps to a Viral Marketing Campaign. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Lead associate for events and strategic market development. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. Between our facility management, and sales and marketing initiatives, I love the variety.

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AUGUST 1, 2016

Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) will honor four industry leaders on Aug. The DMAI Hall of Fame award was created in 2014 to honor individuals who have changed the future of destination marketing for the better, made significant contributions to the advancement of the industry and shaped travel marketing.

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OCTOBER 12, 2017

“As major sporting events often offer a history-making moment, they create a unique opportunity for employees to bond over the shared, once-in-a-lifetime experience,” says Bryan Pettigrew, senior vice president of marketing and sponsorship for the Breeders’ Cup Thoroughbred horse races.

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APRIL 7, 2020

Many companies provide meeting plan services to clients in exchange for hotel commissions. What happens when a client cancels a meeting for force majeure? Do the meeting planners have any recourse for services already rendered for both parties? What if we’re heading to a buyers market?

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

In San Francisco, California Academy of Sciences becomes a winter wonderland complete with an ice rink and a giant snowman theater that shows a short film on the geometry of snowflakes. In California’s Silicon Valley, the historic mansion, Filoli, decorates the grounds with large trees, holiday market carts and wreath making classes.

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JUNE 8, 2017

During the past decade, the city has asserted itself as a major player in the meetings and events market. Meeting attractions include: – A diverse economy —from University of California, Berkeley, in the posh hills above Oakland, to the modern port along the shore, to the city’s downtown center. of event space.

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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. Photo Credit: The Don CeSar Todd Gerhrke Todd Gerhrke has taken on the role of director of sales & marketing at The Don CeSar in St.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, announced the appointment of Dustin Irwin as director of golf operations. Irwin’s diverse background includes senior leadership positions in golf operations, sales, marketing, training, golf course maintenance, golf course construction and facility operations. Dustin Irwin.

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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. Laura Manriquez . Robert Dorr.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

. “There are also indicators that the year could be very exciting, including new hotel and restaurant openings, emerging cuisines and beverages , more technology solutions to simplify business and raise the bar for marketing, and so much more,” Freeman says. “What does this all mean? 2017 Hospitality Trends Predictions.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Blend food, fashion and fun by planning a progressive fashion demonstration. Concierges at Fashion Island in Orange County, California, can set up demonstrations giving updates on the season’s newest trends. Add a little history to your excursion at Faneuil Hall Marketplace (Quincy Market) in Boston, Massachusetts.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I love trying out new and innovative ways to market our destination to potential meeting planners. I also love working with our hotels in The Woodlands on a daily basis to gain more knowledge of their expectations for meetings and conventions. Learn something every day from everyone you meet, always taking the time to listen.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

ALHI moved its Industry Advisory Council (IAC) meeting to New Orleans after Katrina, in recognition and support of the staffs of our hotel community, and it remains as one of our most heartfelt and respected programs in our 30-plus years of conducting the IAC conference. Your team can make your own history by deciding to give a meeting.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. He was the guest speaker for the HT Brand Studio special on “Emergence of Vernacular Marketing” Where to Find him? Nir is an expert on product marketing and development. Robert is the Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at multiple universities.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. He was the guest speaker for the HT Brand Studio special on “Emergence of Vernacular Marketing” Where to Find him? Nir is an expert on product marketing and development. Robert is the Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at multiple universities.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Lead associate for events and strategic market development. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. Between our facility management, and sales and marketing initiatives, I love the variety.

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MAY 31, 2017

5401 | Contact: Marco Paramo, Director of Sales and Marketing. of meeting space on glorious grounds. High on an ocean bluff in Northern California, this luxury property is imbued with Ritz-Carlton elan and embraces local coastal grandeur, wineries and organic farms. of meeting space. of meeting space. The first St.

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JANUARY 3, 2019

A survey of event professionals prior to finalizing plans found that open space and flexibility topped most lists for potential tenants. Nearby, Oracle Senior Director of Corporate Event Marketing Karen Galatis praised the environmental credentials of the building.

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JULY 21, 2023

Kristin Hankins, director of sales and marketing, San Francisco Marriott Marquis Since the first day our doors opened 34 years ago, we’ve been a tower of strength and reliability in times of crisis for all in need. Regional recovery will depend on the continued growth of the convention market and the rebound of visitors from Asia.

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