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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Hans Ritten Loews Hotels & Co announces Hans Ritten as the new general manager of Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. He blew over from another Windy City property, Omni Hotel Chicago, where he was general manager. Since getting his start in hospitality in 1995, he’s worked for tour companies and CVBs.

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JUNE 14, 2017

Wischermann Partners appointed Dana Orlando as general manager of Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Orlando will lead the operation of the historic downtown hotel located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU promoted Susan Gladstone to the role of director. Susan Gladstone. Chris Skelding.

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

Stephanie Rue Art Ovation Hotel, which is slated to open this Winter, has appointed Rue as general manager. Art Ovation Hotel. Sharee Hines Kimpton’s Surfcomber Hotel in South Beach, Miami, appointed Sharee Hines as director of sales and marketing. The highly anticipated luxury boutique hotel located in Nashville, Tenn.,

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APRIL 11, 2019

You’ll learn how to trace hotels expenses through food cost, beverage cost, setup staff and culinary personnel. Learn how to negotiate specific monetary areas like room rentals, setup fees, bartender fees, service charges and many other areas to immediately improve your negotiations and maximize your meeting’s ROI.

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JULY 5, 2017

Curtis previously served as director of sales and marketing for The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. The Art, a Hotel—a 165-room property in Denver—appointed Aaron Coburn as general manager. Coburn will be responsible for ensuring The Art, a Hotel remains at the forefront of hospitality in downtown Denver.

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JULY 24, 2019

Working with the hotel during the planning and execution of the event can save you money for your next meeting. Hotel catering typically drives 35 to 40% profit. He held sales management positions throughout the Hyatt organization, working in 12 Hyatt hotels over 20 years.

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MARCH 21, 2018

Register for “Banquets and Catering: An Insider’s Approach to Food and Beverage” Have you ever wondered how can hotels charge $120 or more for a gallon of coffee? Speaker Bio: Tom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the planning industry. Pritzker Award for Excellence.

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MARCH 7, 2018

Jennifer held the role of global account director for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 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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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Hotels, destination management companies, tourism-dependent restaurants and New Orleans & Company issued press releases, contributed articles and leveraged every conceivable marketing channels to tell the story of a reborn city. He received a BS in Hospitality Administration from Florida State University and an MBA from Tulane University.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Chambers, who has 25 years of experience with the Hilton brand, will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the luxury hotels, both located within The Magnificent Mile. Chambers most recently served as general manager of The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel. million LGBT travelers to South Florida.

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

Operating on opposite sides of the United States, Billy Mosleblech from Key West, Florida, and Mike Murray from Honolulu are both resort activity vendors that appreciate the role they play, and their symbiotic relationship with event planners. Billy Mosblech. “I Mosleblech says. “Of

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JUNE 28, 2017

Lanaud will be responsible for organizing and promoting food and beverage, while exceeding guest expectations and financial targets at the 805-room hotel. Foley has 12 years of experience in the industry at places ranging from luxury boutique properties to large, branded hotel companies. Michaela Foley . Jean Capps.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

Since his start in 1986, Huntley’s spent portions of his career at Fairmont New Orleans, Fairmont Dallas, The Plaza Hotel, The Peninsula New York, The Fairmont San Francisco, The Savoy in London and MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Pete Beach, Florida named Patrick Faas its new director of food and beverage.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure are connected by the Hogwarts Express train ride. Discover Potter magic abroad at the world’s top meetings destinations. Millions of Potterheads flying on broomsticks to Universal have increased the demand for on-site hotels.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Cahal Mowery Visit Denver appointed Cahal Mowery as the organization’s new director of convention sales, leading the mid-market and executive meeting manager sales efforts. Mowery holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from University of Houston and completed his MBA at University of Houston in 2015.

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MARCH 14, 2018

Its annual industry convention and competition will be heating up ovens next month at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. Located next to the Orange County Convention Center, the hotel offers more than 150,000 sq. of meeting space and 1,254 guest rooms. Florida: Key Lime Pie. of meeting space and 179 guest rooms.

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AUGUST 21, 2018

The dedicated honey-making efforts of bees have been highlighted at hotels and resorts throughout the world in a vast array of ways, including hands-on activities, classes, spa treatments and foods. Eau Palm Beach-Manalapan, Florida . More and more hotels are joining the bee brigade. Hotel Wailea , Maui, Hawaii.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Cindy Hart joined Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado , as director of sales and marketing. She has been a development leader in the hotel sales industry for more than 20 years, most recently as director of sales for Saratoga Resort and Spa in Wyoming. Cindy Hart. Amanda Hawkins-Vogel. Ken Barnes.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Photo Credit: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Kathleen Robb Kostka Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel in Boston appointed Kathleen Robb Kostka director of sales and marketing. She’ll oversee sales planning for group, catering and banquets and help the revenue team meet sales goals.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

An additional $700 million would go towards constructing a new 40-story hotel tower with 850 rooms at JW Marriott. A 51,000-square-foot ballroom, which AEG claims would be the largest in the city, is part of the hotel’s floorplan. The adjoining 350-guestroom hotel would offer additional function space and a rooftop pool.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

While SMERF meetings tend to be smaller in size, the numbers do add up. Nowhere was this more apparent in 2016 than in Jacksonville, Florida. Last year marked the loss of Florida Country Music Superfest in Jacksonville, which was replaced by the Country 500 at Daytona International Speedway over 90 miles away. “The

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Before joining Embassy Suites, she worked at Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street, and GalleryOne a Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel, also located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Otake Otake has been appointed as the director of marketing at The Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo. Delta Hotels by Marriott.

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JULY 10, 2017

The massive amount of meeting space across 150 meetings hotels is a great place for productivity while the many theme parks, such as SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios Florida, can provide days of excitement. Meeting space: 600,000 sq. Meeting space: 600,000 sq. Meeting space: 384,000 sq.

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JULY 24, 2017

If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. A post shared by Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino (@goldennuggetlv) on Jul 8, 2014 at 2:57pm PDT. This unique hotel is located in downtown Las Vegas on what is considered the old strip, Fremont Street.

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JULY 12, 2017

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels named Jim Koutsky director of finance for Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. He brings vast experience in financial operations at multiple resorts, including as chief financial officer for Visionary Destin, a resort and property management company in Destin, Florida. Barret De Santos.

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MAY 31, 2017

Best Airport Hotel. Best Ballroom Hotel. Best Beach Hotel. Best Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel. Best City Hotel. Best Coastal Hotel. Best Conference Center Hotel. Best Convention Center Hotel. Best Desert Hotel. Best Eco/Green Hotel. Best Family-Friendly Hotel/Resort.

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OCTOBER 16, 2017

Previously, he was with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts for six years, with stints at Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Washington and Hyatt Regency Morristown in New Jersey. Before joining Hyatt, Paul spent three years with Modus Hotels, based in Washington, D.C. The 290 all-suite hotel will open on Oct. Phillip Johnson.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Therefore, if you are able to do so, I encourage you to talk to your boss, board of directors, constituents, members and/or suppliers to let them know that you are proactively taking a meeting to an impacted venue, such as southeastern Texas, Florida, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mexico or the Bahamas.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Brooke Kravetz was named chef de cuisine of BALEEN, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort’s signature restaurant in Naples, Florida. DiNucci began his sales career at the Handlery Hotel San Diego and has held positions in San Diego, San Francisco, Boston and Phoenix. Brooke Kravetz. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com. .

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

It’s great to see so many meeting properties offering yoga and other life-enriching activities. Add in healthy F&B trends that are integrated into many of these same resorts and hotels, and it’s obvious that the hospitality industry is spearheading a whole new approach to meetings and events. 10 and Sept.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It really excites me to engage with our customers and to know the impact our department has on the success of the entire hotel. Company or organization: Barcelo Hotel Group in Hampton, Virginia. First job: My first job in the hotel industry was as an accounting clerk in the San Juan Hotel & Casino in Puerto Rico.

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JUNE 19, 2017

Formerly a working farm, Fearrington Village is now a AAA Five Diamond hotel, restaurant and spa that fully accommodates meetings, celebrations and incentive trips. Gansevoort Park Hotel (New York City, New York). A post shared by Four Seasons Hotel St. Four Seasons Hotel St. 1 Hotel (South Beach, Miami, Florida).

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. The study reveals that San Diego has 255 hotels, with the average cost per night for a hotel room at $147, which is more than $100 less than a guest room in New York City. Tampa, Florida. Boise, Idaho.

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AUGUST 30, 2018

The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. Along Billionaires Row, some of the world’s richest own colossal mansions in Palm Beach, Florida. At Smart Meeting East National, we met where the creme de la creme vacation at the majestic The Breakers resort Aug. Balancing Act. The Passing Zone.

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OCTOBER 24, 2018

“The expansion at the center will create a wealth of new opportunities for groups of all sizes, and will serve as a catalyst for additional development throughout our convention district, including new hotels, restaurants and entertainment options.”. No timeline for these projects has been set and renderings are not yet available.

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MARCH 1, 2017

This mobile hotel is one of a kind. The hotel promises guests the opportunity to be right in the middle of the polar bear habitat. Location: Manatee Paddle (Crystal River, Florida). Location: Tundra Lodge Adventure (Manitoba, Canada). It’s designed to follow the tracks of polar bear migration. Paddle by Manatees.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Universal Studios opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010 in Florida, and four years later in Hollywood, to unprecedented success. When you stay at Lapita, a part of Dubai Parks and Resorts Autograph Collection Hotels, you’re located near all the action. The hotel offers close to 20,000 sq.

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