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And it serves as a major draw for central Florida, which attracts more than 1.4 Central Florida has is a great destination for large events because of all the different family oriented tourist attractions in the area including Walt Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks. Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Khubchandani has been appointed general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in Florida. ShelbyKY Tourism has hired Dennison as its sales coordinator for the Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center in Kentucky. Rajesh Khubchandani. Lynsey Dennison. Brent Lessing and Natalie White. Lessing (left) and White (right).

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JULY 9, 2019

Delray Beach, Florida. Lake Mary, Florida. Lexington, Kentucky. Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association. Winter Park, Florida. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Michelle Guelbart. 31 • Director of Private Sector Engagement. Brooklyn, New York. Emily Hartstone. 33 • Manager of Events & Operations.

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JUNE 27, 2023

More Beverage Brand Activations: White Claw’s Shore Club Spotlights the Kentucky Derby’s Unique Style How Budweiser’s FIFA World Cup Influencer Campaign ‘Ruled the World’ The Miami International Autodrome—a 3.36-mile

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Spooky Experiences Lake Nona Graveyard Smash, Orlando, Florida Graveyard Smash at Lake Nona This Halloween, the neighborhood of Lake Nona will transform into a spooky fantasy world. This hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, however, is the setting for much more than Hollywood films. From 5pm to 10pm on Oct.

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MARCH 14, 2024

So we were thinking, ‘What can we do with this [Throwback Thursday] event that attracts those fans, leverages our partners and gives them a good experience?’” —Cavender Neutze, Marketing Manager, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Golf fans enjoyed the action on the green, as well as the Florida wildlife and scenery.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Babe has been a hotel operations leader for a decade, serving in similar management roles at Faena Hotel Miami Beach and multiple Ritz-Carlton properties across Florida, Massachusetts and New York. Louisville Tourism in Kentucky welcomed Runyon as destination services manager. He was previously director of rooms for the property.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky is opening its meeting spaces for an early-week experience away. Start your week by joining Smart Meetings at Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami, Florida from May 1 through 3 in the fresh spring sunshine. National 3-Day Experience. From March 13 to 15, we’re hosting at the 1800s waterfront hotel.

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MAY 4, 2021

Bennett has been promoted to executive vice president for Louisville Tourism in Kentucky, effective July 1; Bennett was formerly senior vice president of convention development. Doug Bennett, CASE. Before joining Louisville Tourism, Bennett was director of sales for Global Experience Specialists.

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MAY 6, 2022

She has also held leadership and management positions at Kentucky Science Center. Bringing 30 years of hospitality leadership experience to his new role, McGaunn previously held the role of hotel manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples in Florida. The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos appointed Mira general manager. Ryan Smith.

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MAY 5, 2017

Four more modular hotels are under way—Courtyard Pullman in Washington, AC Oklahoma City in Oklahoma, AC Louisville in Kentucky and AC Chapel Hill in North Carolina. Tharaldson Hospitality Management opened the first one, a 97-room Fairfield Inn & Suites in Folsom, California, in December 2016.

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AUGUST 3, 2018

Lexington, Kentucky. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Wilmington, Delaware. Addie Graham-Kramer. 27 • President. The Event Company. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Emily Hook. 35 • Conference and Event Manager. AMR Management Services. Caitlin Hume. 26 • Business Events Manager. New York City. Katie Janoski. 23 • Conference Services Coordinator.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

New features include a 60,000 square-foot ballroom, additional meeting rooms, 20,000 square-foot glass rooftop ballroom to let in the Florida sunshine and advanced technology. Kentucky International Convention Center. It’ll have an on-site water treatment center and the largest solar panel system in San Francisco. Jacksonville.

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

Orlando, Florida (March): It’s widely recognized as one of the leading meeting cities in the United States, due in no small part to the presence of nearby Walt Disney World Resorts. It’s always had plenty to offer, including great weather, a comfortable vibe, nice hotels a rich celebrity history—and an increasing chic style.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Tampa, Florida. Louisville, Kentucky. Virginia Beach, Virginia. Omaha, Nebraska. Honolulu, Hawaii. New York City. Los Angeles. Madison, Wisconsin. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lincoln, Nebraska. Richmond, Virginia. Reno, Nevada. Tempe, Arizona. The post San Antonio No.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Tampa, Florida. Louisville, Kentucky. Virginia Beach, Virginia. Omaha, Nebraska. Honolulu, Hawaii. New York City. Los Angeles. Madison, Wisconsin. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lincoln, Nebraska. Richmond, Virginia. Reno, Nevada. Tempe, Arizona. The post San Antonio No.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Festivals, fairs, concerts and special happenings, such as the Kentucky Derby or the races at the Daytona Speedway, draw a large crowd. The Florida Hospital entrance at Daytona Speedway. Specialists were available to discuss Toyota cars, and the company’s own sustainability efforts. They even had a wheatgrass bar.

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DECEMBER 20, 2019

Location: Louisville, Kentucky. Location: Orlando, Florida. Why You Should Attend: It’s a crowning event for a weekend-long roster of cannabis-friendly activities such as the Hemp Olympix (competitions in joint rolling, bong throwing and Iron-person) as well as the Nimbin Cannabis Cup, live music and dance parties. CannaFarmCon.

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