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OCTOBER 12, 2017

Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Pritzker Award for Excellence. Pasha’s company books over 100,000 room nights annually, working with corporate and association clients.

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Nicole Marsh, partner and “keeper of calm” with Imprint Events Group , which works as a DMC in Colorado, Florida and Las Vegas is hopeful that the business model is changing. “We If everything works, that money is credited to the program and the new team can move forward confidently.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Jeff currently serves on the Board of Directors of Society of Hosts at Florida State University, which named him Alumnus of the Year in 2004. He received a BS in Hospitality Administration from Florida State University and an MBA from Tulane University.

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

Operating on opposite sides of the United States, Billy Mosleblech from Key West, Florida, and Mike Murray from Honolulu are both resort activity vendors that appreciate the role they play, and their symbiotic relationship with event planners. Billy Mosblech. “I

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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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that her conference was not going to happen as planned. We would have had 400 people” at the in-person meeting planned for Auckland, she said, “and we had more than 1,300 people watching on day one.” In March, it became obvious to Gita Sukthankar, Ph.D.,

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JUNE 21, 2017

In her roles, she consults with the Broward County, Florida, personnel about travel issues regarding the transgender community. The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) announced that Richard Gray is a new member of the board of directors. million LGBT travelers to South Florida. Richard Gray. Kristin McGrath.

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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.

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JULY 26, 2017

exhibition halls) Photo credit: Milano Congressi Orange County Convention Center Location: Orange County, Florida. Photo credit: Fira Barcelona Milano Congressi Location: Milano, Italy. Size: 581,251 sq. Size: 7,000,000 sq. total space) Photo credit: Orange County Convention Center San Diego Convention Center Location: San Diego, California.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

Pete Beach, Florida named Patrick Faas its new director of food and beverage. Pete Beach, Florida. Butz launched his 24-year career with Hyatt in New Orleans and has also worked in leadership positions at the brand’s properties in San Francisco, Calgary, Chicago, Huntington Beach and San Diego.

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JUNE 28, 2017

The newly rebranded Sheraton Bay Point Resort in Panama City, Florida, appointed Jean Capps as general manager. Capps previously served for more than eight years as general manager for Florida-based resorts such as B Ocean (Ft. Lauderdale), Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel and Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek.

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JUNE 14, 2017

The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU promoted Susan Gladstone to the role of director. She will work closely with the board of directors and lead the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU’s team. Susan Gladstone. Gladstone received a master’s degree in social work at Yeshiva University and has 30 years of executive experience. Chris Skelding.

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JULY 24, 2017

Larger groups in the hundreds can meet on the front lawn or Great Hall. If you’re planning a gathering of up to 1,500, the entire facility is available for a buy-out. . Photo courtesy of The Florida Aquarium. The Florida Aquarium—Tampa, Florida.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

He’s previously worked at The Silversmith Hotel in Chicago, One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida and various Marriott International hotels in Kansas City, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Ritten has more than 25 years of experience at branded and independent hotels in airport, convention and resort destinations.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

While SMERF meetings tend to be smaller in size, the numbers do add up. Nowhere was this more apparent in 2016 than in Jacksonville, Florida. Last year marked the loss of Florida Country Music Superfest in Jacksonville, which was replaced by the Country 500 at Daytona International Speedway over 90 miles away. “The

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Jean Spaulding Villas of Grand Cypress named Jean Spaulding director of sales and marketing for the Orlando, Florida, property. Vida joined Rosewood seven years ago and brings 25 years of hospitality experience to the role.

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APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. One function that stands out was an event staged for a client in Palm Beach, Florida.

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MARCH 14, 2018

Florida: Key Lime Pie. Florida adopted key lime pie as its official pie in 2006, and Key West is known as the place to go to sample the sour-sweet dessert. If you’re in the Southernmost Point for a meeting, drop in at one of the many bakeries or cafes. It will hosting the annual Knott’s Boysenberry Festival March 16-April 8.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Simply Divine, Orlando, Florida. The Babycakes pancake party features three pancake flavor options, plus two sides. Choose from classic buttermilk, cinnamon roll, and for the more savory-minded, the “grilled cheese experience.”. A post shared by @whatpaulyneats on Oct 11, 2017 at 8:57am PDT.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Brooke Kravetz was named chef de cuisine of BALEEN, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort’s signature restaurant in Naples, Florida. Brooke Kravetz. She has a passion for creativity in the kitchen and practices this by taking classic recipes and flavor combinations and transforming them into new creations.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

Moscone Center plans to achieve LEED Platinum certification and become the most environmentally sustainable convention center in North America. New features include a 60,000 square-foot ballroom, additional meeting rooms, 20,000 square-foot glass rooftop ballroom to let in the Florida sunshine and advanced technology.

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Before joining Embassy Suites, she worked at Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street, and GalleryOne a Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel, also located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort. Otake Otake has been appointed as the director of marketing at The Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo.

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JULY 12, 2017

He brings vast experience in financial operations at multiple resorts, including as chief financial officer for Visionary Destin, a resort and property management company in Destin, Florida. He attended Florida Southern College in Orlando. Barret De Santos.

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AUGUST 21, 2018

Eau Palm Beach-Manalapan, Florida . It’s also in the liquid gold and honeycomb that is incorporated into the Outer Banks Cheese Tray of specialty cheeses from local artisans and in a custom candle.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

She has worked in various management and leadership positions at international hotels, and worked for The Camberley Hotel Company in Atlanta; West Baden Springs Hotel in Indiana; Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano in Florida; and Hilton San Diego Del Mar. in Orlando, Florida. Kathleen Bernesby.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Therefore, if you are able to do so, I encourage you to talk to your boss, board of directors, constituents, members and/or suppliers to let them know that you are proactively taking a meeting to an impacted venue, such as southeastern Texas, Florida, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mexico or the Bahamas.

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JULY 10, 2017

The massive amount of meeting space across 150 meetings hotels is a great place for productivity while the many theme parks, such as SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios Florida, can provide days of excitement. Meeting space: 600,000 sq.

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

She will also establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners that will support the Kimpton of Florida brand initiatives. Sharee will be responsible for all sales and marketing activities.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

With extensive knowledge in the South Florida market, where he has been working for nearly a decade, Pargament joins ME Miami after assuming the same role at The EDITION Hotel, Miami Beach, a property he opened in November of 2014. He joins the team with nearly two decades of hospitality and leading industry experience.

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OCTOBER 16, 2017

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Chintan Dadhich Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, one of the newest oceanfront luxury results in South Florida, appointed Chintan Dadhich its general manager. The 290 all-suite hotel will open on Oct. Dadhich has more than 17 years of experience in destination resorts and full-service hotels.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Photo Credit: Hotel Phillips Kristen Goodnow The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Southwest Florida announced Kristen Goodnow as its new group sales manager. He was awarded 2017 Hotelier of the Year by the Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City, an organization for which he also serves as president.

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MARCH 1, 2017

Location: Manatee Paddle (Crystal River, Florida). The hotel promises guests the opportunity to be right in the middle of the polar bear habitat. Viewing is available day and night (with a smaller group). Paddle by Manatees. Free SUP instruction is included with rental.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is the perfect backdrop for larger than life Lego dinos, princesses and Planet Hollywood memorabilia. Take window shopping to the next level by dividing your group into teams for a selfie scavenger hunt in the happiest browsing place on earth.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Tampa, Florida. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Charlotte, North Carolina. Boise, Idaho. Virginia Beach, Virginia. Omaha, Nebraska. Honolulu, Hawaii. New York City. Los Angeles. Madison, Wisconsin. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lincoln, Nebraska. Richmond, Virginia. Louisville, Kentucky. Reno, Nevada.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. All are skills I rely on in meeting planning. It’s all about focus, working with people and delivering an outstanding product. Carla Trine. Job title: Senior sales executive. I’ve developed some great friendships along the way.

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JULY 5, 2017

Curtis previously served as director of sales and marketing for The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Curtis will lead the group sales team in its efforts to exceed revenue targets and room night goals, and create long-term sales relationships. He improved booking pace in 2016 and 2017 during a $100 million renovation.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Attendees will receive peer mentoring and learn about career resources available to women looking for leadership roles in meetings and events. The course was first launched earlier this year and will be offered five more times in 2017, in New York, Florida, Nevada and Texas.

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