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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

One of the long-tail effects of the pandemic could be a downsizing of average meeting attendee lists as some big events go hybrid and bring parts of their audience together in person while larger audiences access content online. of meeting space and 196 guest rooms near Union Square) and Hotel Emblem (1,885 sq. Hotel Zetta (3,010 sq.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Galvanizing the salesforce is a top priority for vision technology manufacturer Zeiss, so it’s pivotal that the brand’s National Sales Meeting (NSM) not only serve as a celebration of those teams, but as a pep rally of sorts that fires them up for the new fiscal year. But the event wasn’t held in the bustling center of the city.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

He has held sales and marketing directorships at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Maui, The St. He has also worked in management roles for Visit Oakland, San Francisco Travel Association, Park Central Hotel in San Francisco and others. Regis Princeville Resort and more.

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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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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has hired Munos as director of sales and marketing. Munos has spent more than 25 years in the industry, working most recently for Marriott International as area sales leader at San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. as chief marketing officer. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers. Molly Flora.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

That could be good news for meeting professionals looking for new features and end-to-end solutions. That functionality will allow Cisco’s Webex product to be more competitive with the market dominator, Zoom. The bottom line for meeting professionals and attendees? Webex was not new to the video conferencing game.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Pete Beach, Florida, and The St. Amanda Rodriguez Miami’s Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel named Rodriguez director of sales and marketing. 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.

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APRIL 7, 2023

Scott Cochran and Kitty Chau Scott Cochran (left) and Kitty Chau (right) Cochran is complex general manager and Chau is complex director of sales and marketing for dual-property Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown. Anya Buitrago Hotel La Compania in Casco Antiguo, Panama, named Buitrago director of sales and marketing.

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MAY 2, 2022

Researchers at Lawn Love also consulted market findings from the international Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers in developing the list. San Diego, CA. San Francisco, CA. Read More : Essential List: Unique Destinations for Spring Meetings. Los Angeles, CA. Orange, CA. Santa Ana, CA. Honolulu, HI.

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APRIL 25, 2022

Strebel brings over 20 years of sales, marketing and business development experience in the hospitality industry to his new position. Selvi is general manager and Williams is director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria. Previously, Kirby was director of sales and marketing for the property. Ryan Kirby.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Host Hotels & Resorts is betting big on future meeting demand by acquiring three Hyatt-managed, signature meeting hotels for almost $1 billion. The growing hospitality company called the coastal markets of Hawaii , San Francisco and Florida highly desirable locales for business growth.

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MARCH 29, 2022

With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing in Santa Cruz and lands poolside in Hollywood.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schroeter is director of sales and marketing and Stephens is general manager for DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Doheny Beach in Dana Point, California. In 2019, Neal left ATL Airport District to work with 1600 Hospitality Group as meetings and events consultant. Jerusalem and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Cameron Cundle.

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MARCH 29, 2022

With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing in Santa Cruz and lands poolside in Hollywood.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Bruni-Perkins is executive vice president and chief marketing officer of San Francisco Travel Association. Before this appointment, Bruni-Perkins served as SF Travel’s interim chief marketing officer and senior vice president of global marketing communications. She serves on the U.S. She serves on the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International. Sandpiper Hospitality , headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, has promoted Grisko to vice president of sales and marketing.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa named Baer director of sales and marketing. Before joining Hyatt Regency Maui, Baer was director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa in California. Williams is general manager for Vinoy Renaissance St. Jason Baer.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

He’s held multiple senior leadership positions, including general manager for Roka Akor and Roka Bar, both in San Francisco; director at Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas; and director of food & beverage at The Battery hotel in San Francisco. Rajesh Khubchandani. Carolyn Turnbull.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Maria Elena Armenta Mahekal Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has added Armenta as director of sales and marketing. 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.

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JULY 15, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland, in Oregon appointed Lapsley director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she was director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, in Hawaii. of meeting and event space. Martin has also been senior meeting manager for the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 9, 2019

Discover the top 20 event venues for public and corporate events in Jacksonville, Florida! Here's a surprising stat for you: Jacksonville, Florida is the most populous city in the Southeastern United States. In this article, we'll take a look at the top 20 event venues in Jacksonville, Florida. Source: Visit Florida.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Previously, Oney was director of sales at RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida and has held additional sales leadership roles at several companies, including Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa and more. and The James Royal Palm in Miami Beach, Florida. Jaclyn Dawson. Raquel Sharma. Randy Zupanksi. Tasir Bukhari. Jane Cunningham.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Dadhich also worked as general manager for Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida, the first Conrad property in the continental United States. She was later promoted to marketing and communications manager in 2010, and later, co-director in 2017. Angela Kisskeys. Sean McCarron and Jill Yurko. Cliff Brutus. Thomas in the U.S.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. Meet the next generation of leaders, these “Class Acts.” 39 • Director of Marketing. 39 • Senior Vice President of Marketing. 29 • Director of Sales—Meetings and Events, Americas. 33 • Meeting Planner.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

When more than 180 destination marketing professionals gathered for education and networking sessions, the topics covered everything from technology tools to economic impact. The business meeting ended with a gala dinner honoring those who have advanced the field. Excellence Recognized.

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Formerly, Hud was senior manager of convention sales at San Francisco Travel Association. Huther is general manager and de Tessan is director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver. Lucie, Florida, properties, among others. Paben was formerly president of Carlson Marketing, now known as Aimia.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

John Reyes John Reyes joined Visit Sacramento as the chief operating officer, where he will enhance sales and marketing strategies and oversee the convention center expansion project. Reyes was most recently the executive vice president and chief sales officer for San Francisco Travel. Pete Beach, Florida.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Orlando, Florida. At MEET Las Vegas , the only limit to your next conference is your imagination. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or large conference, MEET Las Vegas offers a blank slate for anything you can imagine. Ponce De Market is another well-known attraction in Atlanta. image courtesy of [link].

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JANUARY 23, 2018

Linda Menshon Linda Menshon has been appointed director of sales and marketing at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. Menshon has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing, with expertise in the Southwest Florida market. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Visit Norfolk.

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MARCH 11, 2019

TJ Pierri Hotel Zoe in San Francisco has named Pierri as general manager. She’s held general manager positions at other properties across the United States, including Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa in Florida, where she most recently served.

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JUNE 14, 2017

She brings 19 years of experience and has received several awards for her performance including Circle of Excellence recipient for Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year with Hilton Luxury Brands in 2013, 2015 and 2016 and 2013 Most Improved RevPAR Growth for Hilton Luxury Brands with her team. Susan Gladstone. Chris Skelding.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Shouma Moniz Kokua Hospitality appointed Shouma Moniz director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach. Moniz previously worked for Sage Hospitality at Homewood Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North. She previously served as task force director of events, sales and marketing for Benchmark.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

One day after Smart Meeting East National wrapped up at The Breakers Palm Beach in Florida, David Burke, the resort’s executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer died unexpectedly. He was a superstar, and an intense competitor who never once missed a sales goal or marketing budget in all those years.

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

With veganism moving steadily into the mainstream, meeting and event planners need to have it on their F&B radar, along with all the other forms of dietary restrictions. The location of your meeting or event might play a big role, too, as it may dictate how extensive relevant resources are. San Francisco.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Date and Location: May 21 - 24 in San Francisco, California. If you work in customer success, you owe yourself a trip to San Francisco, CA to take part in Pulse. Date and Location: August 20 - 22 in Orlando, Florida. Date and Location: November 19 - 22 in San Francisco, California. Source: Gainsight.

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JULY 5, 2017

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe announced the appointment of Marion Wilson as director of sales and marketing of the 170-room resort. In her role, Wilson will oversee revenue management; group, catering and transient sales; as well as marketing initiatives for the AAA Five Diamond resort. Marian Wilson. Aaron Coburn. Jorge Villarreal.

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