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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Hoffman brings 28 years of experience in senior hospitality and business development sales, marketing, finance and operations to her new role. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, American Travel Planners as travel manager, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and more. Van Workum is market general manager at The St.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The deals see several high-profile events signing up with Event Genius for exclusive ticketing and travel services, marketing, and access control. Florida 135. Joaquín Cabós Moré, Director, Florida 135: “Florida 135 has always been known for being on the cutting edge since opening more than 75 years ago.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Much like event professionals, destination marketers are in the business of brand-building, content creation and engaging targets face-to-face to showcase the value proposition of a particular city, state or country. So we rounded up seven ideas to add to your experiential strategy, each inspired by destination marketing tactics.

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MAY 5, 2021

Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow seconded the request, saying, “Restrictions have taken a disproportionately heavy toll on the travel industry and our millions of workers, and the rule preventing cruise operations is uniquely specific. It will span five continents, ferrying travelers to 66 destinations in 34 countries.

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MAY 2, 2019

Henderson has been with the company since 2013, but before Brightline, the majority of her career was with Walt Disney Attractions where she headed the regional office in Miami as the director of participant and alliance marketing. There are a number of trends that show people are interested in alternative forms of travel.

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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, 2024

Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director. She will also lead all marketing efforts and oversee the county’s implementation of its regenerative tourism approach. She will now lead the Aspen resort’s sales efforts and strategic initiatives.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Similarly, few distinguish between business and personal travel in the same way they used to. That number is expected to grow in 2020 as employers encourage the blending of business and leisure travel to appeal to the younger generations that are rising up through the workforce. What is bleisure travel?

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Demand for large events has been so strong that we’re currently working with customers to secure availability into future years during peak times in key markets. After being apart for a few years, customers are showing significant energy surrounding meetings, and that’s evident in our group bookings.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has hired Munos as director of sales and marketing. Munos has held several leadership positions with Marriott International, including director of sales and marketing, account executive, senior sales executive and director of group sales. as chief marketing officer. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers.

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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. Decker has spent more than 10 years in luxury hospitality sales.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Travel Association. 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. Hanley is area director of sales and marketing for George Hotel and Hotel Monaco DC.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

More potential disaster has been spotted on the horizon for poor Florida—and the rest of the country, for that matter. Travel Association has warned of “major storm clouds for the inbound international travel market.”. Through March 2017, the agency said, total overseas travel to the U.S. declined by 7.8

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MARCH 4, 2022

At Outlook Forum, Visit California’s recent conference for travel industry professionals, research showed that the Golden State continues to appeal to attendees. A year ago, research showed that many thought California was less ready to welcome visitors than Florida. Analytical and anecdotal feedback explained the interest.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

The resilience of the tourism and meetings industries in the Caribbean and nearby Florida quickly overcame the fallout left in the wake of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona in the early days of October. The Sun is Shining in Florida” Campaign Launches. Time-stamped image of Clearwater Beach, Florida, Credit: Visit Florida.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Along with expertise in corporate travel events and hotel contracting, he brings a passion for community service. Dringham enters as director of marketing. She most recently served as director of marketing at Davidson Hospitality Group, where she provided both on-property and task force marketing leadership to numerous properties.

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JULY 7, 2021

In April, Discover The Palm Beaches partnered with the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) to host an in-person event to discuss what factors are driving buyer decisions for incentive travel. Companies looking to reinstate incentive travel also considered the industries of prospective participants in the incentive programs.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Travel Association annual ESTO conference Aug. 27-30 in Boca Raton, Florida, 28 members of the organizations were honored for their accomplishments in destination marketing and imaginative promotional programing. states and territories voted for the individual exhibiting the most impressive achievements in destination marketing.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Everyone loves to complain about air travel today. Some regional carriers are already offering signing bonuses and higher pay to avoid schedule cutbacks that could significantly impact air travel—and the competitiveness of group offerings—in so-called second-tier cities. The post Will Airline Pilot Shortage Cripple Second-Tier Markets?

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

The grand opening of Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach gives its namesake Florida destination a coveted addition. Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach comes at a perfect time,” says Philippe Thevenet, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing. “It Namely, the hotel adds a second luxury option to a region looking to expand its reach.

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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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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Disney World Resort is adding guest rooms, meeting space and eating options to its Coronado Springs Resort in Florida. Meeting planners and attendees will be thrilled,” said Terry Dola, vice president of group sales and marketing for Disney Destinations, in a statement. The tower will add 500 guest rooms and suites to the property.

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JANUARY 4, 2022

Conrad Nashville , a Conrad Hotels & Resorts property with Hilton opening in May 2022, named Wormull general manager and Stack director of sales and marketing. His most recent position was at Loews Hotels & Co in New York as director of sales and marketing. Martin Wormull and John Stack. Kristi Cotten-Morris and Yajaira Torres.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Wendy Worley Wendy Worley, The ART Hotel Denver The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton , welcomes Worley as director of sales and marketing. Ami DeWille Ami DeWille, One10 DeWille is the vice president of integrated marketing at One10 LLC.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

When most attendees make travel plans, they consider things like hotel amenities, nearby restaurants and fun attractions. Entryway width, overstimulating lights, transportation and more are accessibility factors that can limit how a disabled traveler experiences a business trip. Corrada shared his aha moment in Tampa Bay, Florida.

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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. Dave Walsh. Georgetown.

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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. Mike Pearce. Josh Delgado.

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MAY 25, 2017

Under President Trump’s proposed budget, Brand USA, the federally funded tourism marketing organization that promotes the United States to international travelers , is in danger of being eliminated. Although the change may have the administration’s support, leaders in the travel industry have overwhelmingly come out against it.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Bringing over 12 years of sales and account management experience to Sonder, Stott will drive brand awareness throughout the region and increase group travel opportunities by supporting the Sports, Entertainment, and group travel sectors as Sonder continues to grow. “As

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JUNE 23, 2023

He most recently worked as corporate director of sales and marketing at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, leading the company’s lifestyle and upscale brands. Tom Evans Dreamscape Companies has named Evans chief marketing officer. Evans previously worked as chief marketing officer at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for the last six years.

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JUNE 14, 2022

Tourism Cares is rewarding them for their beautification of Florida’s most popular tourism city. Travel has hosted the International Pow Wow (IPW) to put America’s tourist destinations up for offer to travel agents from around the world. Making Sustainable Travel Happen. Taking Eco-Friendly Action.

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JULY 8, 2022

Previously, Hughes served as senior vice president of sales and brings over 30 years of hospitality and travel sales leadership experience to his new role. He has held management roles for Visit Tucson, Loews Hotels, Starwood Hotels and Resorts and more in sales, marketing and convention services. Ron Bracco. Genevieve Dumont, DMCP.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Get inspired by these 10 corporate event marketing ideas that go beyond the typical trade show booth. It’s no secret that live events are valuable marketing channels. According to the 2018 Event Marketing Benchmarks and Trends , that’s exactly the case. Virtual Reality will be news-worthy Event Marketing. Source: Volvo.

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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. Nattinee McMillan.

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MAY 26, 2021

Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, named Moench director of sales and marketing. Moench previously worked as market director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Naples in Florida. Before that, she worked as market director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach in Miami Beach.

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MAY 25, 2023

” Cvent Top Meeting Destinations | North America As pandemic restrictions eased and travel returned, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) worked diligently to promote their cities and revive the industry as quickly as possible, and those efforts are paying off. .” Orlando, Florida 2. after being named No. 6) and (No.

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JULY 29, 2022

Most recently, Sullivan served as director of sales and marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. Moussa is now director of sales and marketing at Doha, Qatar’s The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort , the newest hotel by GHM Luxury Hotels & Resorts. He recently worked for TripActions, a travel technology company.

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