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A Unique Meetings Consolidation Model Grows

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The acquisition of IME Connect follows the merger of Miami-based A-Plus Meetings & Events and Utah-based Columbus Travel into M-Plus Global Events earlier in 2022. The way companies join forces at this point in the recovery may not follow traditional models of hostile takeovers and mass mergers. Partnership Benefits.

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Smart Moves in Atlanta, Dallas and More

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Heffron comes from the other side of the United States at Conrad Los Angeles, where he worked as general manager. Before this, Heffron held leadership roles with Hilton Hotels, including general manager for Waldorf Astoria Park City in Utah and hotel manager for Conrad New York Downtown.

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Dela Fuente rejoined The Hollywood Roosevelt as director of sales and marketing. Between 2012 and 2015, Fuente moved from senior sales manager to director of entertainment group sales. She was most recently director of sales and marketing at Kimpton Everly Hotel in Hollywood. Nina Dela Fuente. Joe Hirsch.

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He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. Yuni Hunter Yuni Hunter Hunter joins AC Hotel Irvine as general manager.

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He has spent the last 21 years at Borgata Hotel, starting on its pre-opening management team. Visit Salt Lake in Utah appointed Bajek national sales manager for the Northeast region. Most recently, he was managing director for The Mercer in New York. Runyon brings 10 years of venue administration and events experience.

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10 Smart Moves in Nashville, San Antonio and London

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Fortner previously worked as area sales manager for Loews Hotels in Nashville. Sharpe has received numerous accolades, including Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Manager of the Quarter and Starwood Top Sales Award. Thomas was senior vice president and general manager for Walter E. Samuel Thomas and Chinyere Hubbard. Mishaal Eid.

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Kimpton Sylvan Hotel appointed Perry to director of sales and marketing. Over the last 20 years, Perry has become experienced in catering, meetings, events and hospitality sales and marketing. Perry was most recently director of sales and marketing at Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott.