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Smart Moves in Scottsdale, St. Louis and More

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Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas. She previously worked at Fairmont Austin as director of event sales and services. Louis Park in Minnesota. Most recently, she worked as event manager for a Marriott International property.

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Bloomington, Minnesota: Simply Central and the Home of Mall of America

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Paul and just minutes from MSP International Airport, making our destination a central location for meetings, conventions, and tourism. As the home of Mall of America and 40 hotels with over 9,000 guest rooms , we are sometimes referred to as the hospitality capital of Minnesota. 50-plus restaurants, and more than a dozen attractions.

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Smart Moves in The Palm Beaches, Los Angeles and More

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Segarra joined the destination in 2022 as chief marketing officer and since then accelerated the organization’s widest range of promotional efforts in their history, resulting in record visitation rates and a $10 billion economic impact in the local tourism markets. He will work to elevate guest connections and create memorable stays.

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Smart Moves in Houston, Chicago and More

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Bringing over 35 years of experience in international tourism and hotel business, Arnold is an incredible choice to manage the hotels’ growth in a prime alpine destination. She will oversees the sales, marketing and events teams and to use strategic planning and market analysis to drive the property’s revenue.

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Prepare for GMID 2023: Resolve to Continue Advocating for Events

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As the industry prepares to come together with receptions, panel discussions and virtual celebrations on March 30, Freeman urged everyone associated with meetings and events to tell their stories. “We He suggested talking about the importance of tourism for economic, emotional and social good. GMID is one day. Community Voices.

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Smart Moves in Louisville, Lenox and More

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Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota, appointed Jansen general manager. Louisville Tourism promoted Robertson to senior tourism manager and Monyhan to senior destination services manager. Robertson has been at the DMO since 2007, most recently serving as tourism sales manager. Paul Jansen. Ashley Stokes, HMCC.

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Midwest Venues for the Best Receptions

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When it comes to planning regional meetings and events, sometimes the Midwest is best. There’s also the McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota, which has hosted a national car commercial, MTV music video, and U.S. The building offers 10 uniquely designed event and meeting rooms, plus recepetion space.

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