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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Among other properties he has worked for are Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and The Setai, Miami Beach, as director of food and beverage at both.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Brennan Bastyovansky Brennan Bastyovansky, WTP Bastyovansky will serve as general manager of sales and marketing for World Travel Protection (WTP). He brings an extensive background in travel risk management, with experience in business growth, strategic development and building lasting relationships with customers and partners.

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MAY 3, 2024

He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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JULY 8, 2022

Espina has spent over 20 years in hotel operations and food and beverage management, having held leadership roles such as director of restaurants at Four Seasons Resort Whistler in Canada, and director of food and beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Visit Tucson in Arizona promoted Hughes to executive vice president.

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MAY 16, 2022

Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at Atlanta’s Culinaire, an F&B management company. Fairmont Dallas appointed Searle director of food and beverage and Sous director of rooms. Jeff Carlson.

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JULY 29, 2022

She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. CWT appointed Nicholson director of sales for North American business travel, and Les to director of sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ali Moussa.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

He has also worked in management roles for Visit Oakland, San Francisco Travel Association, Park Central Hotel in San Francisco and others. Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB), the Bahamas destination marketing organization for Nassau and Paradise Island resorts and hotels, promoted Davis to director of travel industry marketing.

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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. Previously, Dipalma was taskforce manager of food and beverage at Hyatt’s Thompson Savannah property.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

She will promote Fort Myers as a top destination for meetings and group travel to the MICE industry in her assigned region. Tiffiany Holmes Tiffiany Holmes, Hawks Cay Resort Hawks Cay Resort , in the Florida Keys, welcomes Holmes as resort director. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Dadhich also worked as general manager for Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida, the first Conrad property in the continental United States. During his tenure there, the property received accolades from Forbes Travel Guide, TripAdvisor, AAA and more. Angela Kisskeys. Cliff Brutus. After working with The Ritz-Carlton, St.

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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. Fresh Opportunities to Taste.

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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. Previously, Dipalma was taskforce manager of food and beverage at Hyatt’s Thompson Savannah property.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Prior to Andaz West Hollywood, Tucker was director of rooms and operations at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Max Beach Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, appointed Codianne director of operations and Radford director of sales and marketing. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. Louis Miller.

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MAY 27, 2022

During his tenure there, the property was named one of the 2020 Top 15 Resort Hotels in the West by Travel + Leisure. He has also been director of food and beverage for the complex, as well as director of rooms at La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino. Fox World Traveler welcomed Hughes as global sales director. Angela Val.

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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. And ever since, foodies have indeed traveled great distances in planes, trains and automobiles to sample the creations designated by Michelin as the best.

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

James Kelly, chef de cuisine at Loews Miami Beach, shows a group of journalists on a food and beverage tour how they can make ceviche. Food and beverage takes a pretty standard path in most event environments: The culinary experts in the kitchen do the cooking, and the service staff delivers it to the hungry attendees at the table.

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MARCH 28, 2017

For airports this means a large influx of travelers and families enjoying spring break. Unfortunately, the warmer weather and increased volume of travelers can also mean more chances to catch a bug. Whether your travel plans involve a sandy beach or snowy oasis , it’s always important to come prepared. Sanitizing wipes.

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APRIL 18, 2017

With more than 1,000 guest rooms - including a Presidential suite, 515 king rooms and 484 double rooms, with 96 being suites - The Diplomat Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton is the largest hotel in Broward County, Florida. The Diplomat Beach Resort has a new and simple approach to food: whatever you want, wherever you are.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

We’re now looking at this [from] a more holistic view of the travel journey…we know we don’t survive without each other,” he remarked. Florida, one of the regions with the highest number of cases in the U.S., And when there are hiccups in the future, planners and suppliers will know how to handle it together. Force or Fear Majeure?

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. Since the advent of the pandemic, his top priorities have shifted to considering the travel patterns of guests and employees and the stringent enforcement of mask wearing by guests, who may not always faithfully abide by the requirement.

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MAY 23, 2022

MMGY Global , a global marketing firm for travel, hospitality and entertainment based in Kansas City, Missouri, promoted Schultz to executive vice president of global media strategy. PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, appointed Fisher managing director. Jessica Schultz.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

We can still have creative food and beverage offerings that are enjoyable without hampering the quality and service; we can still be creative,” he said, pointing to the 5,000 meals a day served during MLS season. More: Learn more about what travel trends mean for meeting professionals.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Another is Create Dining Studio , which adds to the dining experience by allowing diners to interact with chefs and watch their food be cooked and prepared. Read More : South Florida Meetings: Health, Wellness and Productivity. The venue also hosts cocktail classes, whiskey tastings, wine tastings and winemaker dinners. Mega Airports.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Gibson is now director of resort experience at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. Gibson also has years of food and beverage experience, having worked as kitchen manager and in other restaurant management positions in New Hampshire. Peckinpaugh has also held board and leadership committee positions at U.S.

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APRIL 29, 2022

Braunlich has also been general manager for hotel and resort properties in Florida, Texas and China and was corporate operations manager for Hyatt Residence Club San Antonio, Wild Oak Ranch. Heu is now area director of food and beverage for Highgate Hotels Hawaii. Matt Sommers. AnaLaura Becerra, CMP, CTA.

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MARCH 18, 2022

Catuogno was previously owner of MC Event Consulting and MC Travel Management in the greater New York City area. Bilotti joined Duck Key, Florida’s Hawks Cay Resort as director of food and beverage. Most recently, Bilotti was general manager of restaurant operations at Northwood Hospitality in Islamorada, Florida.

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MARCH 18, 2022

Catuogno was previously owner of MC Event Consulting and MC Travel Management in the greater New York City area. Bilotti joined Duck Key, Florida’s Hawks Cay Resort as director of food and beverage. Most recently, Bilotti was general manager of restaurant operations at Northwood Hospitality in Islamorada, Florida.

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MARCH 18, 2024

I got to experience travel and what it meant to take care of guests to make sure they have a memorable experience. I also went to culinary school and I coupled hospitality with the passion I had for food and beverage. A: Mostly my father, he worked in the industry. Hospitality was really a way of life.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Previously, Armenta served as regional director of Florida and the Caribbean Islands for Preferred Hotel Group and regional director of sales at The Delano and The Shore Club in Miami. She also holds the title of executive director of conventions, meetings and incentive travel for Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Because of travel restrictions, Freedom Mortgage set up an unstaffed booth at the FAMP State Show. For the past 60 years, the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) has hosted a State Annual Convention and Trade Show for its members who are mortgage brokers and lenders from across Florida. who manages the event.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

While the recent uptick in leisure travel for summer is encouraging, business and group travel, the industry’s largest source of revenue, will take significantly longer to recover,” says Chip Rogers, the association’s president and ceo. Business travel is down and not expected to return to 2019 levels until at least 2023 or 2024.

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MARCH 8, 2017

community with the top well-being score is Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, Florida. Located along Florida’s Paradise Coast, Naples offers lovely white-sand beaches, great weather and just so happens to be Collier County’s key meeting city. communities with the highest well-being scores: Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, Florida.

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JANUARY 20, 2021

Shipping items to people’s homes so they can participate in a welcome reception or a team building has to be weighed against travel and F&B costs. Fijol, whose home base is in the tourist-dependent state of Florida , argued that one of the benefits of an in-person meeting is the impact it has on the community. Big-Picture Thinking.

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DECEMBER 14, 2016

When visitors enjoy their travel experience in a particular city, they spend considerably more during their stay than the average traveler, according to the J.D. travel destinations for business or leisure. travel destinations for business or leisure. The study is based on more than 26,000 travelers who visited a U.S.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

In his new role, Gonzalez will oversee food and beverage operations and be hands-on in the concept and menu design of Dos Catrinas restaurant, opening in December. Alex Kruger Springer The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Florida appointed Alex Kruger Springer sous chef.

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MAY 28, 2019

Opt for a Food-Friendly Spot. Many pool locations are super strict about bringing in outside food, but if your event will run over two hours, people will probably get hungry. Ask about catering and approved vendors to see what snacks or beverages will be allowed. Look for ample shade for those outside of the water to stay comfy.

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JULY 12, 2017

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. She will target two primary markets: corporate group meetings and international tourism travel trade. He attended Florida Southern College in Orlando. Jim Koutsky.

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