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Top 3 DMC Trends as Tracked by an AI Proposal Platform

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That is the vision of Fiona Volmrich, CEO of PURE Local Services, based in Park City, Utah. Thinking of a Coachella theme for a Palm Springs event? The tool also satisfies the compression of the planning window now being felt in the events world. Giveback programs are very important to clients.

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6 Smart Moves for The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton and More

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Jane, in Chicago, appointed Emily Cornelious director of sales and marketing. Tina Gaccetta Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), in Chicago, appointed Tina Gaccetta head of events. Gaccetta has served as vice president, client services for One10 marketing. in Salt Lake City, Utah. Emily Cornelious St.

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10 Smart Moves at Visit Santa Cruz, Benchmark, Turtle Bay Resort, Westgate Park City and More

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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. Jim Koutsky. Felipe Facchin. John Kurtzweil.

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5 Smart Moves at Meet Puerto Rico, MPI, Montage & More

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Gabriela Ong Gabriela Ong was promoted to vice president of sales for Meet Puerto Rico, where she has been brand sales manager, northeast for three years. Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events.

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4 Smart Moves at Hyatt, Hotel Ivy and More

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Her previous roles include director of sales group and catering at Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and hotel manager at Waldorf Astoria in Park City, Utah. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe named Chris Skelding as director of sales, marketing and events. Chris Skelding. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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5 Smart Moves from VisitPITTSBURGH, Benchmark, The Jefferson Hotel and More

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This position was developed to expand VisitPITTSBURGH’s strategic efforts to promote the region to international markets. She quickly moved into the role of event manager, then senior event manager before her promotion to assistant general manager. Yuhi joined Edlen in 2014 with five years of hospitality experience.

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Fall in Puppy Love at Meetings

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The event will be sponsored by Visit Omaha and Century Link Center Omaha, an arena and convention center. This] event was created to inspire customers by showcasing the unique ways that they can energize and engage meeting attendees. Plan Your Own Doggie Event. Special Treat. What’s even better than puppies?