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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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Allison comes from a 24-year tenure with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, her most recent role being senior vice president of sales and marketing for MICE and leisure. Mardell is general manager and Bruce is director of sales and marketing for Thompson San Antonio—Riverwalk. Read More : Oak View Group Is Leaving a Trail of Partnerships.

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Who Travels for Business?

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According to the global survey of 3,850 business travelers in 25 markets: Nearly all global business travelers (94%) are willing to travel for business in the next 12 months, including 67% who are very willing. Following closely behind is Rhode Island, with an average cost of $35.18. 2 Rhode Island $35.18

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Smart Moves in London, Miami and More

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He most recently worked as corporate director of sales and marketing at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, leading the company’s lifestyle and upscale brands. He also held leading roles with The Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin; The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island in Georgia.

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Smart Moves in California, Dallas and More

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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.

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Maui and More

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Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida, has promoted Barnes to resort manager. DiFrancesco is director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Johnson has worked as marketing and sales manager for the Willows Inn on Lummi Island in Washington, as well as general manager, his most recent role.

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Boutique Hotels Riding Mid-Size Meeting Wave

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of meeting space, 202 guest rooms and Dirty Habit indoor-outdoor restaurant/ lounge space on Market Street), Hotel Zeppelin (4,000 sq. Read More : Newport, Rhode Island: Small Meets on the East Coast. Curio Collection by Hilton , Florida Keys: Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo (3,705 sq. Hotel Zetta (3,010 sq.

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Smart Moves in Kansas City, Scottsdale and More

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Hilton Aventura Miami announced Villa as its new director of sales and marketing. Villa brings 15 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing. Most recently, he was area director of sales and marketing at Driftwood Hospitality Management. Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island, welcomed Willis as spa director.