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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 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. Kenny, who holds an M.B.A.

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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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DECEMBER 20, 2016

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

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JULY 12, 2017

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels named Jim Koutsky director of finance for Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. 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. Barret De Santos.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Visit Denver Julie Davis-Petit Benchmark named Julie Davis-Petit director of sales and marketing for Stonewall Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Roanoke, West Virginia. She previously served as task force director of events, sales and marketing for Benchmark.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Virginia. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. Company or organization: Barcelo Hotel Group in Hampton, Virginia. Kimberly Greene. Carmen Lozada.

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