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APRIL 7, 2023

Petersburg, Florida’s 100-year-plus icon, The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Autograph Collection has just completed the initial phase of a comprehensive renovation led by architecture and design firm Rockwell Group with Hart Howerton as architect of record. In total, the property now has 27,000 sq. of indoor meeting space, 5,200 sq.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Liedholm is general manager for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. Mata is general manager, Dennis is director of group sales and celebration, and Moncur is director of corporate sales for Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte in North Carolina. Fidencio Mata; Erin Dennis, CPCE; and Cristal Moncur.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Smart Meetings National Experience at the sunny Eau Palm Beach , Florida, indulged, educated and inspired meeting professionals to get back to what they do best: surprising and delighting. That type of group-think builds trust. The post 3 Days of Delight in Southern Florida appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MAY 19, 2022

Florida Continues to Come Back Strong. Florida Tourism has released Quarter One (January to March) results for travel to the state in 2022. Florida airports saw an influx of visitors. Traffic at 19 Florida airports increased 70.1% Quarterly hotel demand in Florida exceeded pre?Covid increase over Q1 2021.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. Read More : Oak View Group Is Leaving a Trail of Partnerships. Chandra Allison. Sean Sullins and Cody Sanderson.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The South Africa native has also worked as clubhouse manager for Muttontown Club in New York, New York, and restaurant manager for Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida, after working at restaurants and private clubs in Cape Town. She also spent nearly 15 years with Waterford Hotel Group Inc., Charles Avenue.

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AUGUST 25, 2021

Clarion Events Food and Beverage Group has made the decision to postpone the 2021 Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show and Healthy Food Expo. ORLANDO, FL.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

ORLANDO, FL,  After a three-year hiatus, Clarion Food and Beverage Group held The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orl.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau (Boulder CVB) promoted Hoffman to CEO of the organization and Wirkler to director of group sales. Wirkler joined Boulder’s tourism bureau in 2014 as group sales manager and most recently was senior sales manager at the organization. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, Florida.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau (Boulder CVB) promoted Hoffman to CEO of the organization and Wirkler to director of group sales. Wirkler joined Boulder’s tourism bureau in 2014 as group sales manager and most recently was senior sales manager at the organization. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, Florida.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

FLORIDA KEYS  Group meetings and incentive events are coming back to the Florida Keys and Key West. The 125-mile-long island chain offers endless wide-.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

What it does want to do is make your next group better and healthier in body and mind. The 234-room Lake Nona Wave Hotel is right at home in Lake Nona, Florida, a 17-square-mile planned mixed-use planned community that is self-proclaimed “of and for the future.”. Groups can book private tours of the space, as well.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Smart Meetings joined the Disney Meetings and Events team in July on a three-day FAM trip at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, and witnessed firsthand the perks that bring incentive groups and corporate meetings to life, even (and especially) during a pandemic. We speak from experience.

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JUNE 23, 2021

Additionally, she worked on the renovation team for Courtyard Coral Gables in Florida and the opening team for Homewood Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport. The post Smart Moves in Florida, Washington State and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Last year, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida after Gov. The inaugural Florida Out Coast Convention (FLOCC) last August featured several sessions sessions and discussions on LGBTQ travel. We love living in Florida, but we’re not happy with what’s happening politically.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Florida Kimpton Properties Kimpton EPIC Hotel , in Downtown Miami, is holding initiatives to raise money for the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. 250 from each booking will benefit the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation will receive 100% of the proceeds made from the $16 mocktail.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition, with food waste such a significant issue — studies show that as much as 40 percent of the global food supply is wasted — inquire with your host hotels and convention centers on what food banks or groups are most in need, and work with them on making excess food donations from your events. Reuse and Reduce. Helping to Heal.

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MARCH 29, 2019

Finding accommodations for groups is no easy task. Florida alone has thousands of resorts scattered throughout both east and west coasts. Here, we’ve rounded up the top-of-the-line accommodations for meetings, conferences, conventions and retreats along Florida’s beautiful southern coastline. DiamondHead Beach Resort.

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MAY 4, 2022

Florida has always been a hot bed of event activity with many groups flocking to one of the most beautiful states in the country. The University of Miami in Coral Gables, accommodating groups for close to 8,000, has proven itself to be one of Florida’s main go-to venues for event planners.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club , Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida—Free Golf. Just north of Jacksonville, this exclusive Florida resort escape features a recently renovated conference center, unique meeting break programming and AAA Five Diamond oceanfront hospitality—plus 25,000 sq. of total meeting space. 27, 2018–Jan.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

With a relaxed coastal vibe, ultrawhite-sand beaches, and activities and attractions that embrace the Gulf waters, the Florida destinations of Destin and South Walton have long been popular. Sandestin includes a range of accommodations and meeting spaces to suit groups of up to 1,600. In January, the property completed a $2.7

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JULY 24, 2020

The Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA) rolled into Florida and accomplished what most associations have been unable to do since the beginning of this year: It held a 300-attendee, in-person meeting. Photos courtesy GMTA).

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

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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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Bienvenu is market director of sales of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour , both in Florida. Sarago comes from AIG Global Real Estate Investments, where he was senior vice president and head of hospitality and leisure group. Read More : Australia Says G’Day to Returning Groups.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

And that can occasionally be a problem when I’m facilitating group work. Facilitating group work is ultimately about guiding and supporting a group doing its work, both as individuals and collectively. If you facilitate group work, you probably know what I’m talking about. Getting a group’s attention.

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JANUARY 31, 2017

When you think of Kissimmee, Florida, the first thing that might come to mind, as it does for so many cities in Central Florida, is Disney. During a recent press trip hosted by VISIT FLORIDA and Experience Kissimmee —tied to Florida Encounter 2016, which was held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate on Nov.

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JUNE 27, 2021

Trumbull, CT  Clarion Events Food and Beverage Group, trade show producers of the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo, Florida Restaurant and Lodging.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

A new hotel catering to groups will be built at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, beginning this fall. This new resort is designed to allow us to better meet the needs of meetings and groups,” said Gino Marasco, director of sales and marketing.

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JUNE 5, 2017

of indoor and outdoor event space; Esterra Spa & Salon; fitness center; guest bicycles; heated pool; business center; gift shop; Florida Green Lodging award-winner. of meeting space; set on an 85-acre peninsula; full-service spa; Sanibel Harbour Princess yacht available for group functions; five eateries. 124 guest rooms; 8,000 sq.

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JUNE 2, 2017

If you want to organize an offsite shelling event , there are several local companies, such as Gulf Coast Marine Excursions and Captiva Cruises, that can connect groups with guides. For more active downtime, kayaking is an excellent solo or group outing. JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

The grand opening of Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach gives its namesake Florida destination a coveted addition. Staying true to the brand, the 292 all-suite resort along North Beach will target high-end travelers and groups. 10 opening, hotel staff was already receiving inquiries from various groups. Long before its Oct.

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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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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Not long ago, I was working at a multi-day workshop with a 6-person group that included someone I’ll call D. Group work can be confrontational at times. So I privately hoped that the other group members would be supportive. Sharing our experience of others directly with them can be incredibly powerful. What happened?

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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. Darin Riggio. He’s also spent time at Sofitel Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.,

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

She also worked as reservations agent and manager in training for conference services and groups sales. Before moving to Colorado, Avery worked as regional director of revenue management for Hospitality Ventures Management Group in Atlanta. Nadeem Siddiqui. The Gwen in Chicago named Siddiqui general manager. Cynthia Boyett.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Riggs is also involved in environmental advocacy in other ways, including serving on the Net Zero Carbon Events Measurement Working Group, the Events Industry Council APEX Commission and the Global Wellness Institute’s Workplace Wellbeing Working Group. Raghu Addagada Addagada is hotel manager for Pendry Park City in Utah.

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

He was most recently chief operating officer for SBE Entertainment Group and previously spent more than 10 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts as senior vice president and chief of Latin America operations and global initiatives. The post 7 Smart Moves—at Hilton, Teneo Hospitality Group and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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