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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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Smart Moves in Scottsdale, St. Louis and More

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De Jesus comes from Imperium Food & Wine in Celebration, Florida, as food and beverage director, where he worked for the last three years. Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas. Patterson comes from South Carolina’s Montage Palmetto Bluff.

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Smart Moves in LA, NYC and More

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Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. Codianne has 30 years of experience in hospitality and food and beverage management. Meliá Phuket Mai Khao in Phuket, Thailand, appointed McMillan director of sales and marketing.

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Why Talent Development is Crucial

PCMA Convene

The meetings and events industry is currently worth U.S.$250 250 billion for us in Asia Pacific (APAC) and last year, more than 35 percent of food and beverage revenue came from this segment. As such, we will continue to focus on delivering quality events at our hotels. Kerry Healy.

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Foreign Adventures: 6 Hotels Worth a Journey

SmartMeetings

of ballrooms, and a 28,000-square-foot, glass-enclosed meetings and conference area. It’s a 600-square-foot venue for up to 30 persons (20 at the conference table) that affords the latest teleconferencing and audiovisual tech. Indoor and outdoor event space totals 15, 448 sq. Enhancements include a new spa, 10,000 sq.

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Foreign Adventures: 6 Hotels Worth a Journey

SmartMeetings

of ballrooms, and a 28,000-square-foot, glass-enclosed meetings and conference area. It’s a 600-square-foot venue for up to 30 persons (20 at the conference table) that affords the latest teleconferencing and audiovisual tech. Indoor and outdoor event space totals 15, 448 sq. Enhancements include a new spa, 10,000 sq.

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25 Things You Didn’t Know About Gerilyn Horan

Connect Your Meetings

If I had to eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be … New York pizza. At an industry conference or event, you can typically find me… spending time with my team members and our customers. The hardest part about working in the events industry is… the travel, but it’s also the best thing. You can always go home!