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The Shay in Los Angeles named Parker general manager. 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. Ryan Parker. Darin Riggio.

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners. 5: Florida.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Michelin and Visit Florida have jointly announced that the latest expansion of The Michelin Guide, the bible of gourmands everywhere, is coming to the Sunshine State. Los Angeles and San Francisco are reviewed. The inaugural edition of the Florida Michelin Guide will appear in 2022. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MARCH 29, 2022

When 112 million viewers tuned in to watch the Super Bowl 2022 pre-game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in February, they were treated to a reminder to Dream Big as a flying “Alex” floated up and down the state. The first message sent over the nascent internet came from University of California Los Angeles to Stanford University.

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MAY 2, 2022

Los Angeles, CA. Read More : Essential List: Unique Destinations for Spring Meetings. Florida was named the “leading wholesaler of floriculture crops” by Lawn Love researchers. Where meetings happen, Orlando and Miami were found to place first and third, respectively, in total number of flower shops per square mile.

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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. Bienvenu previously worked at W Fort Lauderdale Hotel & Residences; before this, she was director of sales and marketing at W Hollywood & Residence in Los Angeles.

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MARCH 29, 2022

When 112 million viewers tuned in to watch the Super Bowl 2022 pre-game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in February, they were treated to a reminder to Dream Big as a flying “Alex” floated up and down the state. The first message sent over the nascent internet came from University of California Los Angeles to Stanford University.

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JULY 28, 2022

It also says the merger will “increase relevance for JetBlue in certain key focus cities (Los Angeles; Orlando; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and San Juan, Puerto Rico ) as well as big four’s airline hubs ( Las Vegas , Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta and Miami).”.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Dale comes from The Diplomat Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton in Hollywood, Florida, where she worked as senior sales manager. Tueller has years of experience working with Marriott International, including working as director of room operations for the tri-branded complex JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. Before this, Hoffman worked as opening general manager for Pendry West Hollywood in Los Angeles and opening general manager for Sagamore Pendry Baltimore.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

That could be good news for meeting professionals looking for new features and end-to-end solutions. Or, as Abhay Kulkarni, vice president and general manager of Webex Meetings explained, it will “enhance Cisco’s ability to offer new levels of inclusive audience engagement across both in-person and virtual experiences.”

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DECEMBER 29, 2018

Keeping track of renovations and the emergence of important new properties is a fundamental part of a meeting planner’s work, and the task has become more challenging recently with the huge upsurge in construction. New & Renovated: File Under ‘Florida Upgraded’. New & Renovated: File Under ‘Florida Upgraded’.

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APRIL 27, 2023

Huseyin Ozdemir Ozdemir is director of restaurants and beach club operations at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in Florida. Evrard previously worked in management roles with AGM Hillstone Restaurant Group in East Hampton, New York; Omni Montelucia in Scottsdale, Arizona; and Brentwood Country Club in Los Angeles.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Tokyo and Seoul. In her 15 years of hospitality experience, Avery has worked with Wild Dunes, a Destination Hotel in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, McKinley Chalet in Denali National Park, Alaska, and The Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach, Florida. Cynthia Boyett. Marion Ryan.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Christopher Walling Christopher Walling Walling joins The Salamander Collection as vice president of operations and managing director of Innisbrook in Tampa Bay, Florida. Mario Farfan Mario Farfan Meet Chicago Northwest welcomes Mario Farfan as group sales leader, account executive of group sales.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Kaila Nasci and Morgan Cox Kayla Nasci (left) and Morgan Cox (right) Cox is catering sales manager and Nasci has been promoted to director of catering for Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Before she joined Hawks Cay, she worked as group sales manager for Ocean Properties’ Florida Keys Collection. Regis Hotels.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Miami, Florida. Los Angeles, California. The post 5 Best Airports for Layovers appeared first on Smart Meetings. A common thing theme among the top five best places for layovers is costing passengers just a bit more than the rest, most of them ranked in the mid-40s or higher. Atlanta, Georgia. Sacramento, California.

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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. of meeting space.

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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. The post Smart Moves in New Orleans, Atlanta and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Read More : New Orleans: Cultural Collaboration in The Big Easy.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

of meeting space; an art collection of works from New York City- and Los Angeles-based artists; two F&B options, Zou Zou’s and Bar Pendry; and Garden Room, a light-filled, high-ceiling, verdant-infused room designed for guests to sit back, relax and enjoy the day. of meeting space. of meeting space.

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JANUARY 4, 2022

She brings 14 years of hotel management experience to the position, most recently working at Proper Hotels and Residences’ The Hotel June as general manager in Los Angeles. Hard Rock International in Hollywood, Florida welcomes Earle as director of global travel industry sales. Martin Wormull and John Stack.

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MAY 6, 2022

Monyhan joined Louisville Tourism in 2010 as its destination services manager and, for the past 11 years, has led the DMO’s Green Meetings initiative. Powers is now general manager of Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown. For 17 years, Powers has been a leader in Los Angeles hotel management. Mike Powers. Ryan Smith.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

Boonie has been promoted to director of rooms at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Prior to her position at Dirty Habit DC, Trudo was executive meeting manager for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in DC. Conrad Los Angeles named Heffron general manager. Jordyn Boonie. a leadership coaching company. Adam Heffron.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Her service industry career has spanned nearly every department, from station cook to executive meeting manager. He most recently worked as general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, and has worked on properties across the Caribbean, Los Angeles and the Middle East.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Pietruszka is executive chef for Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Covington is executive chef for Hilton Sandestin Beach Gold Resort & Spa’s Seager’s Prime Steak & Seafood in Miramar Beach, Florida. The post Smart Moves: Food and Beverage appeared first on Smart Meetings. Ron Pietruszka.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Later, Huther was general manager for Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort, Hilton Santa Clara and Hilton Checkers Los Angeles, all in California. Murphy joins the Dallas Makeready team after spending 20 years in the hospitality industry in the Los Angeles area. Lucie, Florida, properties, among others.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Smart Meetings TV host Mike Lyons chatted with representatives from CVBs, hotels and more to find out what each place has to offer meeting professionals currently and in the near future. Los Angeles TCB. Meet Hawaii. Salamander Hotels & Resorts Florida. Get Up-To-Date About Destinations and Hotels.

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MAY 16, 2022

Fireplay , an event production company based in Nashville, is opening a Los Angeles office and has selected Sims to lead the branch. Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Ainsworth small meetings manager.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

He has held similar roles in Baltimore, Atlanta and Los Angeles, and at Omni Hotels & Resorts. 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.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

As meeting planners, we want to know more about the interesting locations we’re seeing. Lawrence Convention features 53 meetings rooms for a total of 77,952 sq. of meeting room space across 70 rooms. of meeting space and an 11,325-square-foot ballroom and exhibition hall. Filming location: Los Angeles.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

It was to consist of multiple exhibition halls, a 24,000-square-foot ballroom, 18 meeting rooms and Centre for Dialogue, which would accommodate meetings in the round. of meeting space. New exhibition halls, meeting rooms, an outdoor terrace, banquet space and cafe and bar were also added. Los Angeles.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Read More : South Florida Meetings: Health, Wellness and Productivity. Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) tied for third with 826 points. Power Report appeared first on Smart Meetings. Medium Airports. Lowest-ranking Airports. Mega Airports.

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JANUARY 2, 2019

Conde Nast editors have some suggestions for where to host your next meeting. Sunset Tower, Los Angeles. Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club, Surfside, Florida. of meeting space act as a refuge from the world. Meeting space totals 7,665 sq. Indoor and outdoor meeting space is available, totaling 37,034 sq.

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APRIL 25, 2022

For the past 20 years, Williams has established a career in meetings management and hospitality sales. He has been director of group sales for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, meetings manager for D.C.’s W South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, welcomed Gracia as director of sales and marketing and Montalva as director of programming.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

Responsible for overseeing Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, he’ll be involved with designing menus and implementing training. Andrew Degroot It is a homecoming of sorts for Andrew Degroot at Wolfgang Puck Catering in Los Angeles. Click here for the previous Smart Moves!

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APRIL 15, 2022

Prior to Andaz West Hollywood, Tucker was director of rooms and operations at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Springboard Hospitality in Los Angeles welcomed Suescun as regional director of sales and marketing. The post Smart Moves in LA, NYC and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Los Angeles. Band by Bob Mintzer points the way toward the City of Angels, a perennial favorite meeting, event and vacation destination. The Los Angeles Convention Center and an expanding hotel inventory are two factors behind the city’s downtown renaissance. The Florida Keys.

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