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JUNE 3, 2021

Hardesty is managing director for Thompson Austin and Tommie Austin in Texas. He was most recently CEO of Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau in Texas and currently serves on the board of directors and executive committee for U.S. Hanley is area director of sales and marketing for George Hotel and Hotel Monaco DC.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In his 25-year career, he has worked on the opening team in six countries: Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki in Greece, Hyatt Regency Mainz in Germany, Hyatt Regency Merida in Mexico, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok and four of his own restaurants in San Antonio, Texas. Ryan is area director of sales and marketing for Dorchester Collection ’s three U.K.

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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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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Fernandez is touring tennis professional and Cox is director of racquet sports for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida. Rioux is director of sales and marketing for InterContinental Washington D.C.—The and director of sales and marketing at Rosewood Hotel Washington D.C. Tiffany Rioux. Amy Sirmons.

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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. He will help Thompson Hotels to enter the Texas market with a band, and to establish the hotel as a stylish destination.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Johnson is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Newport Beach & Company in California. She serves on the industry boards and committees of Destinations International, Destination Marketing Association of the West, Visit California and California Travel Association. Josh Delgado. He has also worked for John Q.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. There is great opportunity to expand here,” he said.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. There is great opportunity to expand here,” he said.

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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. Most recently, Mancuso was director of convention sales and development at Visit El Paso, the Texas destination’s tourism bureau. Schult brings over 20 years of marketing management experience to his new role.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Some states such as Florida and Texas, though, have banned vaccination mandates, meaning event pros working in those markets need to decide whether they want to “follow the letter of the law.” On the flip side, some states such as Florida are banning businesses, including venues, from requiring proof of vaccination.

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MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. welcomed Ahmed as senior vice president of market strategy. Jessica Candy.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Doug Klein Klein is vice president of marketing and communications for Lark Hotels , which operates 50 properties in New England and California. Virgin Islands named Mojica director of sales and marketing. In Camphuijsen’s new role, she will lead marketing objectives for PTG’s Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Beyond Green.

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APRIL 6, 2022

PCMA Canada Chapter West is taking to Vancouver Convention Centre for a breakfast, networking session and a presentation by Kati Quigley, senior director of global industry marketing at Microsoft, titled “How Big Tech Fosters Diversity and Inclusion.”.

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MARCH 17, 2023

Darby Gyscek and Ricky de Jesus Darby Gescyk (left) and Ricky de Jesus (right) Kimpton The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, named Gyscek director of sales and marketing, and de Jesus director of catering. Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas.

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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. Menechella brings over eight years of hospitality business and marketing experience. Gilles Stellardo and Victoria Menechella. Josh Fluhr.

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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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JULY 19, 2021

Sharpe is senior catering sales manager and wedding planner for Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Thomas has been promoted to chief operating officer and Hubbard has been promoted to senior vice president of communications and marketing for Events DC. Jennifer Sharpe. Samuel Thomas and Chinyere Hubbard.

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MARCH 28, 2022

Kimpton Sylvan Hotel appointed Perry to director of sales and marketing. Over the last 20 years, Perry has become experienced in catering, meetings, events and hospitality sales and marketing. Perry was most recently director of sales and marketing at Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott. Michelle Flippo.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Gibson is now director of resort experience at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. Hafer has served in sales and event management and marketing for the past 15 years, most recently as director of group sales at The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel in New York City. Daniel Gibson. Tiffany Alves Hafer. Bree DiBernardo.

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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.

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JULY 8, 2022

He has held management roles for Visit Tucson, Loews Hotels, Starwood Hotels and Resorts and more in sales, marketing and convention services. Hatton was appointed director of national accounts at Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau in Texas. She has also been a sales leader at Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Texas. Ron Bracco.

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JULY 9, 2019

Arlington, Texas. 33 • Director of Sales & Marketing. Austin, Texas. Delray Beach, Florida. Lake Mary, Florida. 36 • Director of Sales and Marketing. 36 • Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Alliances. Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association. Winter Park, Florida.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

Haute, the marketing, sales and event services company in Cedar Park, Texas, is taking 80 professionals to Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas for a week-long event on a brand-new industry metric. Regional 1-Day Experience – Texas. Here are some of the biggest events to come in 2022. Flashpoint: Sparking Haute Ideas.

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MAY 25, 2023

While Orlando, Florida retained the number one spot in North America from 2019, both Nashville, Tennessee (No. Newcomers to the Top 10 include Austin, Texas (No. Newcomers to the Top 10 include Austin, Texas (No. Orlando, Florida 2. Dallas, Texas 8. Austin, Texas 9. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. Prior to Andaz West Hollywood, Tucker was director of rooms and operations at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Susy Suescun. Jon Sakshaug.

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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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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. Jane Cunningham.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

The new hotel and convention center is scheduled to open in January in Allen, Texas, which is north of Dallas. Height previously oversaw incentive travel programs and meetings as an account manager for Galactic Performance Solutions in Arlington, Texas. Brian Plott Plott joined HelmsBriscoe’s Florida team as regional vice president.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Three independent show organizers collaborated for the first time — Informa Markets’ MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, Clarion Events’ WWIN, and Tarsus Group’s OFFPRICE — on an in-person trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Event: MAGIC, WWIN, and OFFPRICE Co-Located Trade Show. Date: Feb. 9-11, 2021. Date: Feb. 9-11, 2021.

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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. A 25-year hospitality veteran, Romane has held roles in sales, marketing and resident and hotel management. Stephanie Lapsley.

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JUNE 14, 2023

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. 32 Florida $26.82 46 Texas $23.43 Other disqualifiers included physical appearance, sexual identity and disability.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Perez has also held sales and marketing directorships at Azul Talavera Hotel in Puebla, Mexico, multiple Mexican Marriott properties, and others. Previously, Clements was general manager at Hillsboro Beach Resort in South Florida. Williams has been in catering, convention services and sales and marketing for 20 years.

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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. Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company, took home Best Destination marketing Award for The Superbowl of FAMs. Excellence Recognized.

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MARCH 7, 2018

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. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater in Florida, where he was director of hotel operations. Swaim comes to his new role from St.

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MARCH 11, 2019

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. Most recently, she held the position of spa director at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas. in Austin, Texas.

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APRIL 30, 2018

Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas, got the love from Kat Sanford, chief fun officer at Kat Sanford Events. Hilton Americas , Omni Dallas , Gaylord Texan and Hilton Anatole were also among Texas hotel favorites. Joe’s Clubs & Resorts in Panama City Beach, Florida. Galveston, Texas. Frisco, Texas. Plano, Texas.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

In a coordinated display of logistics, communication and perseverance—all classic meeting planner skills—animal-advocate groups sprang into action last month as Hurricane Harvey made its way toward Texas. They began emptying Texas animal shelters and relocating homeless dogs and cats to no-kill facilities in other parts of the country.

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