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Meet Blackpool becomes a member of ABPCO, beam and Tourism Management Institute

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Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

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Before joining Aspen Hospitality, Azevedo worked as vice president of acquisitions and development for Loews Hotels and vice president of development for the Americas for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist. Fireplay , an event production company based in Nashville, is opening a Los Angeles office and has selected Sims to lead the branch. Becca Lloyd, CTA, CHS.

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10 Can’t-Miss Education Sessions at IMEX America

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The Event Design Collective and Encore are other noted educational partners. Planners never tire of learning about contractual challenges, especially from Tyra Hilliard, an industry attorney and chair, Department of Hospitality, Tourism, at the College of Coastal Georgia. Sessions cover generative A.I.,

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How Data Is Helping With Event Attendee Movement

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When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups.

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MPI WEC Inspired Action in San Francisco

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Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management students. The much-anticipated launch of in-person European Meetings and Events Conference was announced for Brighton, England, March 2023 where the group has grown to 700 European members. Innovative Educational Programming went to MPI Italia Chapter.

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The Road to IMEX: 3 Months to Go, and an Outpouring of Interest

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Instructors include Janet Sperstad, faculty director at Madison College, and Guy Bigwood, managing director of the Global Destination Sustainability Movement , who together will discuss the regenerative revolution. Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen, founders of the Event Design Collective , will examine future-focused thinking.

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