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Adventures in International Meetings

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Meeting professionals are not just in the events business, we are in the business of helping people define who they are. That was a reminder from Greg Bogue, chief experience architect at Maritz Global Events and keynote speaker last week at Smart Meetings Incentive Experience in Riviera Maya at the all-inclusive Hotel Xcaret Arte.

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How Lacoste’s Miami Open Sponsorship Mixes Tradition with New Experiences

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While Florida is the land of gators, Lacoste showed up to the 2024 Miami Open with its rival signature crocodile. Lacoste’s main activation point was its in-stadium retail space, featuring a Florida-style shopping experience with striped folding deck chairs, plants and bright green branded signage that welcomed consumers in.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

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Before joining Aspen Hospitality, Azevedo worked as vice president of acquisitions and development for Loews Hotels and vice president of development for the Americas for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events.

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Smart Moves in Dominican Republic, Hawaii and More

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and has had leading sales positions at Naples Grande Beach Resort and The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, both in Florida. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Florida named Leiba as sales manager. Leiba previously worked at Hyatt Centric Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as front office manager. Margarita Gonzalez.

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Smart Moves in Wailea, Cambridge and More

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Dallas-based global event company Freeman promoted Moggré to chief client officer. Previously, Davis was director of marketing services at NPIPB’s Florida office, but she has spent over 30 years building NPIPB’s relationships with partners, agents, operators and planners across the Western Hemisphere. Martin Moggré.

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FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records

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When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. Squeglia , CMP, independent contractor with RLC Events, will serve as immediate past chair.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist. Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Visit Carlsbad welcomed Arrogante as business development manager. Jeff Carlson.