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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

His company is filling the gaps in specialty areas to support hospitality clients by hiring specialists. Delray Beach, Florida-based Barbara Rodriguez will focus on expanding the company’s relationships in South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin, Central and South America.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

His company is filling the gaps in specialty areas to support hospitality clients by hiring specialists. Delray Beach, Florida-based Barbara Rodriguez will focus on expanding the company’s relationships in South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin, Central and South America.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Liedholm is general manager for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. In Mata’s 25 years with Hyatt Hotels, he has worked in directorial roles at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables in Florida, Grand Hyatt Atlanta and Hyatt Regency Miami. Pete/Clearwater named Hilterbrandt sales manager for its Florida market.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When word came that Hurricane Ian would be approaching the eastern coast of Florida, hotels and businesses were left in a precarious and uncertain position. Conferences such as the Florida Land Title Association, which was held Oct. Despite the setback, many businesses came back strong.

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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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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Banks & Associates Inc. Erynn Torrenga.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Banks & Associates Inc. Erynn Torrenga.

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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. The post 3 Days of Delight in Southern Florida appeared first on Smart Meetings. Check out all the fun photos from the event here !

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

South Florida offers luxury, wellness and experiences Touring through South Florida was almost an international experience as I explored all the different influences Marriott International has interwoven into their hospitality, culinary and wellness offerings. It was luxury, wellness and team building all in one.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The hospitality industry was never my first thought when it came time to look for work all those years ago. So it got me thinking about some of the more offbeat jobs available, especially in the hospitality industry. Hospitality Industry Jobs – Fact! And those hospitality industry related jobs are just the tip of the iceberg.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

–John Lynch, Trade Marketing Manager, Lacoste North America Lacoste once again took over a VIP hospitality suite to engage key stakeholders. While Florida is the land of gators, Lacoste showed up to the 2024 Miami Open with its rival signature crocodile.

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AUGUST 31, 2021

The post Seafronts and Skyscrapers from Florida to Philly appeared first on Smart Meetings. Event space of 45,000 sq. ft goes beyond ballroom basics with modern, fresh design, a sweeping grand staircase, and 37 meeting rooms.

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JANUARY 17, 2019

I arrived at the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers on the first Sunday evening in December, a little late to the party. The beaches along the Atlantic may be the most-recognized real estate in south Florida, but there is another section of equally stunning waterfront. We all raised mojitos in a lunchtime toast.

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MARCH 22, 2024

He brings over a decade of hospitality experience, and most recently served as assistant director of sales at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. He began his hospitality career with the Disney College Program, and later played an important part in launching Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, Disney Magic.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

She brings over two decades of hospitality experience, which she will draw from to lead the property’s sales and marketing teams, drive sales and maximize opportunities for leisure, business and group travelers at this hotel that seamlessly intertwines art and culture.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To do so, she will draw from over 25 years of experience in hospitality and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Fiona Pinette Fiona Pinette, Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa Whistler, British Columbia’s newest hospitality debut, Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa , set to open Nov. 17, 2023, appoints Pinette as Lodge Manager.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Parker’s hospitality experience includes stints with properties all along California’s coast, including serving on the board of directors of Visit Santa Barbara and Hospitality Santa Barbara in California, working with Huntington Hotel in San Francisco and Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara as general manager. Ryan Parker. Darin Riggio.

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APRIL 5, 2024

The event is aimed to show how local non-profits and meeting planners can work together to build Corporate Social Reasonability.

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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. Brigette Bienvenu. Mario Thompson. Natasha Anna Pereira.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Mary Silvester Mary Silvester, The Islands of Islamorada The Islands of Islamorada , an oceanfront residential style resort in the upper Florida Keys, appoints Silvester to the newly created coastal concierge role. He brings over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience to his new role, in which he will oversee all operations for the 6.5

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Read More : Colorado: Rocky Mountain High Alinio Azevedo Aspen Hospitality in Colorado named Azevedo CEO. She has also worked with Kenichi Aspen, Matsuhisa Aspen, Hotel Jerome and W Hotel Aspen. He previously worked as the company’s managing director and chief operating officer.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In his 18 years in the hospitality industry, Siddiqui has worked with several large hotel brands, most recently having worked as hospitality and multifamily consultant for The Shephard Hotel in New York City. In 2019, Yousfi was awarded the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Top 25 Award. Nadeem Siddiqui.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) has long been heralded for its power to increase productivity and decrease labor costs by connecting everyday objects with each other via the internet, but the hospitality industry is turning out to be one of the early beneficiaries of what GE is calling The Third Wave of Innovation. Guest-Room Automation.

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JANUARY 4, 2022

Skinner joined Makeready hospitality company’s Emeline hotel in Charleston, South Carolina as general manager. A 26-year hospitality management veteran, Cotten-Morris rejoins Hyatt Hotels in a new role. Juergens has been a leader in hospitality and sales and marketing management for over 30 years. Carly Skinner.

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MARCH 12, 2018

Visit Tampa Bay is taking a grassroots approach to inspiring local teens to engage in hospitality and tourism. The CVB is partnering with Hillsborough County’s Community Action Board to sponsor the first Teen Hospitality and Tourism Academy on March 16. They will learn how hospitality and tourism are integral to the city’s economy.

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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. He has served on task forces for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, from Florida to California. Christian Maeder. Maeder has joined Montage Laguna Beach as hotel manager. Molly Flora.

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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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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Now the public company says it will spin off Sunseeker Resorts, a real estate company that will develop a 22-acre resort in Port Charlotte, Florida. Florida is hot right now. Sunseeker Resorts ’ marketing materials call Florida’s Gulf Coast desired worldwide. Visit Florida estimates that a record 112.4

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

Tony Aslanian Join Teneo Hospitality Group welcomed Aslanian to the role of vice president of sales and membership. Nicholas Remes AHC&Hospitality and JW Marriott Grand Rapids in Michigan promoted Nicholas Remes from assistant general manager to general manager.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Decker has spent more than 10 years in luxury hospitality sales. Previously, Rothberg was mademoiselle d’Etiquette at Etiquette by Tara, a self-started business that teaches children’s etiquette and hospitality training classes, which she continues to run. Mancuso has been in event, tourism and hospitality sales for over a decade.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2023

per-hour boost in pay for unionized employees could alter the hospitality-pay standards in the country’s second-largest meeting destination. The minimum-wage increase for the facility’s restaurant, concession, and banquet employees “sets a new standard for Central Florida workers,” according to a statement released by Unite Here Local 737.

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JULY 12, 2023

North America Sees Brand-New Hotels from Hawaii to Florida, and In-Between From coast to coast across North America, experience the storybook capital of America, a socially and environmentally responsible oceanside resort, and a refreshing beachside retreat.

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MARCH 7, 2018

Jennifer Milliron Teneo Hospitality Group appointed Jennifer Milliron director of sales for the southwest region. 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. Swaim comes to his new role from St.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Johnson most recently worked at Visit Laguna Beach in California as president and CEO, the organization with which she spent most of her hospitality career. Pacific Hospitality Group named Rasnick director of sales of AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria and Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria. Kendahl Rasnick. Nick Dorney.

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JUNE 7, 2023

​Tyra Warner, CMP, PhD, JD (MPI North Florida Chapter), chair of the department of hospitality, tourism & Culinary Arts at the College of Coastal Georgia, offers an advanced glimpse into her WEC23 session “Just in Time Planner’s Contract Workshop – It’s All About You.”

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lopez will serve as director of food & beverage, bringing with him 21 years of experience in food and wine in the hospitality industry. 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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AUGUST 25, 2022

Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and numerous other cities have since bounced back and are reporting high occupancies and big convention numbers to prove that the tourism and hospitality industries have regained stability amid a prodigious couple of years. . Jacksonville, Florida convention attendance is up 45% over the first half of 2022.

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