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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Adams has also been national sales manager for Norfolk’s CVB in the Washington D.C. Dana Porter Higgins.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Adams has also been national sales manager for Norfolk’s CVB in the Washington D.C. Dana Porter Higgins.

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JULY 26, 2023

Osborne III Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida is an impressive historical building now undergoing renovations to elevate its convention and meeting spaces. Get ready to immerse your event in the classic charm of The Prime. The Great American Railroad Prime F. With 9,219 sq. of interior space and a 4,191 sq.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Fernandez is touring tennis professional and Cox is director of racquet sports for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida. Rioux is director of sales and marketing for InterContinental Washington D.C.—The Before this, she worked as director of sales and business development at The Dupont Circle Hotel Washington D.C.

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APRIL 6, 2023

Washington, D.C.-MD-VA MD-VA Market Leads Meetings Stats Knowland, the data-as-a-service insight provider for the meetings industry has announced that the Washington, D.C.-MD-VA meetings and events industry be volume for March. The organization says that Washington D.C. MD-VA market is leading the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection , an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree water views, or even rent the hotel’s 36-foot private yacht. In addition to 94 event rooms, 101 breakout rooms, and nearly 550,000 sq.

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MAY 20, 2024

When it comes to planning an event, choosing the right venue is crucial. It sets the tone for the entire event and can make or break the experience for attendees. But what makes Levi’s Stadium stand out as an event venue is its sustainable design and commitment to sustainability. Nationals Park Located in Washington, D.C.,

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Michelin and Visit Florida have jointly announced that the latest expansion of The Michelin Guide, the bible of gourmands everywhere, is coming to the Sunshine State. the culinary havens of New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., The inaugural edition of the Florida Michelin Guide will appear in 2022. In the U.S.,

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AUGUST 9, 2019

Discover the top 20 event venues for public and corporate events in Jacksonville, Florida! Here's a surprising stat for you: Jacksonville, Florida is the most populous city in the Southeastern United States. Not Miami, or Atlanta, or Washington D.C. 20 Jacksonville Event Venues. but Jacksonville.

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APRIL 7, 2023

She has also worked as area director of sales and marketing for three Remington Hotels properties, as well as five Starwood Hotels and Resorts properties in Key West, Florida. Heather McCargo McCargo is marketing manager of communications and events for ATL Airport District. Discovery in Atlanta. at CSI DMC.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Riggio is director of sales and marketing for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort , in Tampa Bay, Florida. Before joining Innisbrook, Riggio was resort sales director for Disney Meetings & Events in Florida. He’s also spent time at Sofitel Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., Ryan Parker. Darin Riggio.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 3, 2017

.” — Max Cohen de Lara and David Mulder van der Vegt , “ These 5 architectural designs influence every legislature in the world — and tell you how each governs “ , The Washington Post, March 4, 2017. How do room sets imply and influence what happens at meetings?

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MAY 24, 2023

This presents meeting planners with a unique opportunity to create activities and spaces for their attendees that keep them engaged and entertained, even outside of the central event. Event planners hosting in Washington, D.C., High Tea in D.C. may want to check out Figleaf Bar at Zena Hotel.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Most recently, Hooker worked as event delivery director for the all-electric motorsport series Formula E. Before this, he spent time overseeing the event venues outside London for the 2012 London Olympic & Paralympic Games. Before joining Conrad Nashville, Koh worked as general manager for The Darcy Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

He has served on task forces for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, from Florida to California. Convene , a hospitality, event and workspace services company, has appointed Ryan head of sales and Summers chief marketing officer. Ryan joins Convene from Yaymaker, an event host company, where he was vice president of business development.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead most recently worked for both International Association of Exhibitions and Events, where he was vice president of exhibitions and events, as well as Center for the Center of Exhibition Industry Research, as vice president of events. Friday Harbor House in Washington state named Johnson general manager.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Walsh is regional director of sales and marketing for Fairmont Washington, D.C., Walsh previously worked as director of sales and marketing for Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C. Before this, he worked as director of sales for Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C., Georgetown. Margarita Gonzalez. Jay Klein, CMP.

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APRIL 27, 2023

Huseyin Ozdemir Ozdemir is director of restaurants and beach club operations at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in Florida. He has also worked as executive banquet chef at MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Ox Hill, Maryland and Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C., She also worked as a line cook at Pagliacci in Bellevue, Washington.

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JULY 19, 2021

Sharpe is senior catering sales manager and wedding planner for Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This marks a return to this property for Sharpe after having leading positions with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, JW Marriott, and Wonderful Weddings and Events. Mishaal Eid.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Thompson is catering sales and event manager for The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley in Colorado. Before his role in Bangkok, Harlander worked with Park Hyatt in managerial and senior F&B positions that took him to properties in London, Washington, D.C., Rachel Thompson. Cynthia Boyett. Marion Ryan.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Air service via most major carriers is available to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, 34 miles north of Naples. With the number of meetings that are booked near the beach in Southwest Florida, attendees will want to make extra time for sun and sand. It’s hard to beat a seaside meeting. More Adventures Await

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

This year’s group celebrates the diversity inherent in the events industry. 36 • Manager of Events. Washington, D.C. Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. 33 • Senior Manager, Meetings and Events. 27 • Chapter and Events Manager. On The Scene – The Event Company. Delray Beach, Florida.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

million people who require healthy, tasty meat-alternative options for dining at events. Orlando, Florida: A Vegan-friendly City. Aside from being known as the home of Disney World, Orlando, Florida, is also popular with visitors looking for plant-based diets. when Summit building opens in January 2023.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

She will provide the Texas boutique hotel’s meetings and events with everything from hors d’oeuvres to buffets. Nitin Bali Nitin Bali JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa , in Clearwater Beach, Florida, welcomes Bali as pastry chef. Ragan knew she wanted to cook from a young age and spent hours in her grandma’s restaurant.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Most recently, Ramsawack was vice president of sales and events for corporate caterer Neuman’s Kitchen. Solomon is founder and president for Solomon & Associates Event Management in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Muehlich recently served as executive assistant manager for The Willard Intercontinental in Washington, D.C.;

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MAY 10, 2024

He grew in his experience at prestigious golf clubs across the nation, organizing and executing events on both local and national levels. In 2015, he launched his own full-service event management agency, Sync Meeting Management. Darren Howard Darren Howard, Suncadia Howard joins Suncadia as director of golf.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Pete Beach, Florida, and The St. She also worked at the front desk of The Delano in South Beach, Florida while attending Florida International University Juliana Liew Liew is general manager at Fusion Suites Vung Tau in Vietnam. This promotion follows his previous position at the complex as events trust fund program coordinator.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2023

Much like event professionals, destination marketers are in the business of brand-building, content creation and engaging targets face-to-face to showcase the value proposition of a particular city, state or country. Consumers were invited to “escape the cold” weather for sunny Florida with a ride down the line (brrr!),

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APRIL 10, 2023

Castle’s Role in PRGN Castle lends expertise in public relations and is one of four agencies specializing in event management. Amersfoort, Netherlands Fearey – Seattle, Washington (USA) Free Communication – Bucharest, Romania Ghidotti – Little Rock, Arkansas (USA) Global.

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MARCH 17, 2023

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. Kimpton Banneker Hotel in Washington, D.C.,

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Babe has been a hotel operations leader for a decade, serving in similar management roles at Faena Hotel Miami Beach and multiple Ritz-Carlton properties across Florida, Massachusetts and New York. Melea Runyon.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Previously, Oney was director of sales at RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida and has held additional sales leadership roles at several companies, including Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa and more. and The James Royal Palm in Miami Beach, Florida. Jaclyn Dawson. Jane Cunningham. Debra Zabloudil, FACHE.

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MARCH 4, 2022

A 20-year hospitality veteran, Brady most recently worked for Bonaventure Resort & Spa in the Florida Everglades as its general manager. He has been general manager for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts properties in Florida, Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Roganstown Golf & Country Club in Dublin, Ireland and more. Paige Lund.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Just Events! This team has been planning and implementing award winning events for over 20 years. With separate teams for weddings, corporate meetings and special events, Just Events will make sure you have the expert for your specialized needs. Florida Coast to Coast. Join the movement for a better event.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The community give-back portion of the event also included an activation that led to attendees assembling 500 water filters through the W|W Filter Build Experience. Meredith Buggelli , corporate vice president of corporate events–head of industry relations and administration with New York Life Insurance Company, will become the 2023 Chair.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Prior to her new position, Roose served in sales positions at various Marriot properties, such as Autograph’s Collection Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands and more recently, Palm Beach Marriot Singer Island Resort & Spa in Singer Island, Florida. Lauderdale, Florida.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

He’s also worked in leading roles with Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista and Washington Hilton in D.C. In 2019, Neal left ATL Airport District to work with 1600 Hospitality Group as meetings and events consultant. Goldberger has also worked with Hyatt Centric Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as opening general manager.

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