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JUNE 16, 2023

Pete Beach, Florida, and The St. Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai, Hawaii. She also worked at the front desk of The Delano in South Beach, Florida while attending Florida International University Juliana Liew Liew is general manager at Fusion Suites Vung Tau in Vietnam. Pete Beach, Florida.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This local talent will oversee the highly anticipated launch of the restaurant’s new dinner offering, which aims to bring Hawaii to the forefront of fine dining excellence. He has served in numerous notable restaurants across Florida and Hawaii and looks forward to driving the hotel’s success through concept and menu development.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

He has served on task forces for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, from Florida to California. Before that, she was vice president of digital marketing and ecommerce at Zumba Fitness in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and held leadership positions in sales at Best Buy, TheFind Inc, Buy.com and IDG. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers. Molly Flora.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

In her 20 years of hospitality experience, Mertz has also worked with Goldman Properties in Miami as director of special events, The Setai and The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach as senior catering and group sales manager and W South Beach in Florida as director of catering and convention services.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Her journey into hospitality began in Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ public relations department in Hawaii and French Polynesia, and chief marketing officer and deputy director for Arizona Office of Tourism. Morgan Simo Simo is sports and special events coordinator for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Honolulu, Hawaii. Pleasant delays and personal rejuvenation await in Hawaii. Miami, Florida. Considering it doesn’t have such a great reputation for on-time departures—it ranked 52nd in delays— at least you’ll be entertained. Fortunately—or unfortunately—you won’t be here long, as the location ranked No. Los Angeles, California.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawaii was named Best Hotel in the United States for the seventh time in U.S. 2, followed by The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club , Surfside, Florida. 2, followed by The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club , Surfside, Florida. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Before moving to New Orleans, she worked with several Florida-based properties, including The Betsy Hotel in Miami, Miami Beach Edition and The Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort in Naples. Read More : Reconnect with the Spirit of Hawaii. Claudio is assistant director of rooms for The Windsor Court in New Orleans. Joseph Colina. Tina Canderle.

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MAY 16, 2022

Montage Kapalua Bay in Lahaina, Hawaii, appointed Candy director of spa. Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii appointed Phookan to resort manager. Jessica Candy. Most recently, Candy was director of spa at Hawanawana Spa at Four Seasons Resort Lanai.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

Number One: Hawaii. Aloha means more than just “hello”—in Hawaii. Hawaii offers a bounty of opportunities for elegance, privacy, and intimacy, so you can enjoy your wedding with the people who matter most. Planning a wedding in Hawaii provides you with an abundance of fantastic venue options.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Some states such as Florida and Texas, though, have banned vaccination mandates, meaning event pros working in those markets need to decide whether they want to “follow the letter of the law.” On the flip side, some states such as Florida are banning businesses, including venues, from requiring proof of vaccination.

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

Reconnect with the Spirit of Hawaii. 5: Florida. West Florida: Gulf Coast, Inside and Out. “’Florida’s Paradise Coast’ offers kaleidoscopic Gulf of Mexico sunsets on its 30-mile coastline and America’s tropical jungle—the Everglades—to the east. Continue reading…. Continue reading….

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Decker joined Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Maui, Hawaii as director of national accounts, dealing with West Coast group sales. Petersburg area of Florida and spent 12 years as executive vice president and CMO of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Nathan Decker. Scott Schult. Fabio Marigliano and Morton Johnston.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Born and raised in Florida, and with extensive experience in the tourism industry, as well as strong marketing and leadership skills, Beirnes is well equipped to maintain and increase the organization’s and destination’s success as he oversees all aspects of tourism marketing, program development and more.

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APRIL 6, 2023

Top Five Markets (by percentage growth): The top five markets by year-over-year growth in meetings and events are Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Fort Myers, Florida; Oahu Island, Hawaii; Jacksonville, Florida; and Memphis, Tennessee.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

He’s also worked in his hometown of Kailua, Hawaii, in food and catering at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Arancino di Mare and Chef Chai’s Asian Fusion in Honolulu. Covington is executive chef for Hilton Sandestin Beach Gold Resort & Spa’s Seager’s Prime Steak & Seafood in Miramar Beach, Florida. Fleetwood Covington.

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MARCH 4, 2022

A fall 2021 survey by The Conference Board of Canada found that while sunny destinations are still favorites—Florida, California, New York, Arizona and Hawaii are the top 5, Florida and Arizona are down from their previous highs. Some potential attendees are still wary of variants and protocols.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

He’s also worked in Sydney, New York City, Philadelphia and Hawaii while working with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Before Four Seasons, he worked as front office manager for Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel in Florida. Chris Saputo. Saputo is general manager for Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection , in Fort Worth, Texas.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Highgate Hawaii , the real estate and hospitality management company, promoted Conching to director of group sales and director of sales at its ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach property, and promoted Nakamura to area director of leisure and transient sales for the brand. Read More : Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More.

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JULY 8, 2022

Bringing two decades of experience in hotel operations and management, Scott-Miller was most recently director of rooms at Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Kuhns is now resort manager at Montage Kapalua Bay in Hawaii. David Sandler. Nicholas Kuhns. Mark Goeman.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Highgate Hawaii , the real estate and hospitality management company, promoted Conching to director of group sales and director of sales at its ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach property, and promoted Nakamura to area director of leisure and transient sales for the brand. Courtney Conching and Shauna Nakamura. Matthew Adams.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Lahaina, Hawaii. Key West, Florida. Miami Beach, Florida. Long-haul flights are back and are taking Americans to these top 20 domestic destinations: Las Vegas. New York City. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. New Orleans. Read More: New Developments in Las Vegas. International Interest.

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MARCH 7, 2018

Miguel Waldo Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada, Florida, named Miguel Waldo general manager. Waldo held the role of general manager at Courtyard by Marriott Key Largo in Florida. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater in Florida, where he was director of hotel operations. Swaim comes to his new role from St.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

With over three decades in hospitality leadership, a dozen of which have been in Hawaii, Friedl is well-equipped to lead the resort’s daily operations. She will draw on over two decades of experience in hospitality to lead and direct employee development and help to build the hotel’s brand locally and beyond.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The growing hospitality company called the coastal markets of Hawaii , San Francisco and Florida highly desirable locales for business growth. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida, features 454 guest rooms on 26 acres overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The property’s 82,500 sq.

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JUNE 14, 2023

5 Hawaii $32.85 32 Florida $26.82 5 Hawaii $32.85 32 Florida $26.82 Which states cost the most for an average nine-mile taxi? Ranking States Average nine-mile taxi Costs 1 Maine $35.92 2 Rhode Island $35.18 3 New Mexico $35.11 4 New York $33.67 6 Maryland $32.64 7 Wisconsin $32.03 8 Nevada $31.93 9 Pennsylvania $31.62

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APRIL 29, 2022

Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, appointed Braunlich to general manager. Previously, he was a leader in Hawaii hospitality, opening 11 hotels during that time. Heu is now area director of food and beverage for Highgate Hotels Hawaii.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs.

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

Hawaii (February): Marriott Convention & Resort Network’s ambitious five-day, four-island, 10-property Hawaii FAM trip provided brief glimpses at many of Hawaii’s outstanding features. We visited it during the Palm Springs International Film Festival , a major event that brings out the stars and glamour.

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JULY 29, 2022

Hess has also previously been director of operations at Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Resort & Club while he also served as director of rooms at Waldorf Astoria Boca Beach Club, both in southern Florida. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota , in Florida appointed Dampier director of group and catering sales. Florian Kunkel. Jillian Dampier.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Your group can visit the Florida Aquarium, which has 30,000 different species of aquatic plants and animals, or the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, quite popular for its rescued dolphins it homes and trains. There are also many opportunities for surfing and stand-up paddleboarding, such as Waikiki Beach Services or Hawaii Surf Guru.

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MARCH 28, 2022

Baltimore, Cleveland and Waimea, Hawaii. Office of the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau in Florida welcomed Melleky as its arts and culture manager for its tourism division. Most recently, he was principal of FiG Solutions in Bonita Springs, Florida. Gemma Fortier.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

All three are distinct yet have gatherings at their core; and all are welcoming back guests as group travel rebounds at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; and aboard Disney Cruise Line ships.

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AUGUST 21, 2018

Eau Palm Beach-Manalapan, Florida . Hotel Wailea , Maui, Hawaii. Mauna Kea Resort, Hawaii Island, Hawaii. It’s also in the liquid gold and honeycomb that is incorporated into the Outer Banks Cheese Tray of specialty cheeses from local artisans and in a custom candle.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Four Seasons Resort Lanai, Hawaii. Hawaii is a dream destination for planners and attendees alike , so why not host your next event in the Aloha state? Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. If you’re looking for a hotel with the dreamy quality of a beach resort, Florida is the place to be.

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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. Early in his career, the Hawaii-native worked in restaurants in Honolulu and San Francisco before getting into the hotel business.

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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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