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SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The events team at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida wanted to make that experience even more powerful. The idea was so popular they took it on the road to customers in New York City, Nashville and Chicago to demonstrate what a unique experience can taste and smell like. The Beginning.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Michelin and Visit Florida have jointly announced that the latest expansion of The Michelin Guide, the bible of gourmands everywhere, is coming to the Sunshine State. Regional guides span European cities, the United States, Brazil and several Asian destinations. the culinary havens of New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C.,

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AUGUST 22, 2022

There are more subtle benefits to be had, which can be used by the future-ready meeting professional wanting to explore a new way of conducting business. Augustine, Florida; Asheville, North Carolina; and Mountain Brook, Alabama, among others. The post What Are the Benefits of Using Crypto as a Meeting Prof?

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

Kicking off the New Year for some often means new resolutions. New Year, New You!” But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. A New Year in New York. Read More : New York: Secrets of the Empire State. Team Building in Florida.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Sklencar is sales development manager for etc.venues USA in New York City. Before this, he worked as national sales manager, North America, for Visit Britain and executive meetings manager for Destination DC. Sklencar is director of sponsorship for MPI’s Greater New York chapter. John Sklencar. Chris Saputo.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Those who find a bottle can scan the code and enter to win a trip to Florida, the “original orange juice state.” SAMSUNG SHOOTS FOR THE STARS WITH GALAXY EXPERIENCE SPACES Back in 2016, Samsung planted a flag in New York City with the establishment of its Samsung 837 experiential flagship location on Washington Street.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Barbara Beckwith Beckwith is general manager at Mills Falls at the Lake in Meredith, New Hampshire. Additionally, Beckwith has worked as special meeting and events manager at DBA Excelebrations and catering sales manager for Fine Catering by Russell Morin, both in Newport, Rhode Island.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. Raghu Addagada Addagada is hotel manager for Pendry Park City in Utah. The post Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

That could be good news for meeting professionals looking for new features and end-to-end solutions. Or, as Abhay Kulkarni, vice president and general manager of Webex Meetings explained, it will “enhance Cisco’s ability to offer new levels of inclusive audience engagement across both in-person and virtual experiences.”

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

He has served on task forces for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, from Florida to California. Before that, she was vice president of digital marketing and ecommerce at Zumba Fitness in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and held leadership positions in sales at Best Buy, TheFind Inc, Buy.com and IDG. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers. Molly Flora.

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JULY 8, 2022

International hospitality group Accor appointed Erney executive director of global sales for meetings, incentives and industry relations. She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Mark Goeman.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

and has had leading sales positions at Naples Grande Beach Resort and The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, both in Florida. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Florida named Leiba as sales manager. Leiba previously worked at Hyatt Centric Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as front office manager. Margarita Gonzalez.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Pendry Manhattan West , New York. The latest offering from the Pendry brand and the first in New York City, this 164-room property is located in Manhattan West, an eight-acre, mixed-use complex. of meeting space are what guests will find at this new Southern-inspired property. of meeting space.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In his 18 years in the hospitality industry, Siddiqui has worked with several large hotel brands, most recently having worked as hospitality and multifamily consultant for The Shephard Hotel in New York City. The post Smart Moves in Chicago, Mexico and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Cynthia Boyett. Marion Ryan.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. Lacassagne joined NoMo SoHo in New York City as general manager. Patrick Lacassagne. Bobby Barnes. Susan Carlson.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

Discover the top 20 event venues for public and corporate events in Jacksonville, Florida! Here's a surprising stat for you: Jacksonville, Florida is the most populous city in the Southeastern United States. It also happens to be the largest city by area in the entire U.S. Source: Visit Florida. but Jacksonville.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Before this, he held executive culinary roles at The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel in New York City; The Ritz-Carlton Dubai; The Ritz-Carlton Osaka; and The Regent Hotels & Resorts. DeMaria comes from New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, where he worked as director of sales. Ron Pietruszka. Nicola van Heemsbergen.

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MARCH 4, 2022

A fall 2021 survey by The Conference Board of Canada found that while sunny destinations are still favorites—Florida, California, New York, Arizona and Hawaii are the top 5, Florida and Arizona are down from their previous highs. Meetings are similarly crucial north of the California border. The Road Ahead.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Warren comes from Heyday Skincare in New York City. In 2019, Neal left ATL Airport District to work with 1600 Hospitality Group as meetings and events consultant. Neal is a member of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners and Religious Conference Management Association. Denise Harris and Jennifer Day.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Although it ranks third overall, Alaska’s largest city ranked first in shortest average departure delay and lowest share of delayed departures, it also ranked fifth in the lowest share of canceled departures. New York, New York. New York City ranked No. Miami, Florida. NYC Company.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida. He has also worked in management roles with JW Marriott Austin in Texas, Langham Place in New York City, The Gates Hotel Miami Beach in Florida, JW Marriott Chicago and more. Read More : Orlando: A Meetings Destination for the Ages. Vanessa Williams. Jason Baer.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

Savastano has a long history of experience in guest services and management, working for Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in the Bahamas, Grand Hyatt Central New York, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino and more. Boonie has been promoted to director of rooms at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Jordyn Boonie. Amy Pooser.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Meeting planners, take notes—today’s biggest leisure trends can be tomorrow’s hottest business destinations. New York City. Key West, Florida. New Orleans. Miami Beach, Florida. Read More: New Developments in Las Vegas. Domestic Travel is In. Lahaina, Hawaii. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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APRIL 27, 2023

Huseyin Ozdemir Ozdemir is director of restaurants and beach club operations at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in Florida. He has also worked at Michelin-starred restaurants Per Se in Las Vegas and Bouchon in New York City, as well as his own restaurant, Stone and Embers, in Philo, California.

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AUGUST 3, 2018

They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. Meet the next generation of leaders, these “Class Acts.” New York City. 29 • Director of Sales—Meetings and Events, Americas. 29 • Director of Sales—Meetings and Events, Americas. New York City.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

In her prior career, she was executive director for Meet, a South Carolina company, director of sales at Visit Myrtle Beach and convention sales manager for Kingston Plantation Resort. Gibson is now director of resort experience at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. Daniel Gibson. Steve Maritz and David Peckinpaugh.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonstrated to the 230 attendees from around the world how effective a personalized approach to giving can be—all while raising almost $240,000 for the cause.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In 2007, she began her career in hospitality as event sales manager for Grand Hyatt New York in New York City and, in 2011, took her first position in Denver at Hyatt Regency Denver as associate director of events. Lucie, Florida, properties, among others. Gary Thomas and Marcia Murphy.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Augustine, Florida. Then, in 1772, Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched in the streets of what is now New York City to honor the patron saint and the enthusiasm for the event blossomed there and in other early American cities, such as Boston. The post Slainte! Get Lucky this St.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International. Richmond and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Trisha Grisko. Julian Cable-Treadwell.

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MARCH 28, 2022

Over the last 20 years, Perry has become experienced in catering, meetings, events and hospitality sales and marketing. Hard Rock Hotel New York , debuting this April, named Kopano managing director. Kopano was previously managing director at The Knickerbocker Hotel in New York City. Karin Kopano.

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MARCH 18, 2022

Catuogno was previously owner of MC Event Consulting and MC Travel Management in the greater New York City area. Experienced in events and tech, Catuogno has also worked for DJMARK Events, Propelify in New Jersey and Dream Factory of Brooklyn. Ana Henriques.

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MARCH 18, 2022

Catuogno was previously owner of MC Event Consulting and MC Travel Management in the greater New York City area. Experienced in events and tech, Catuogno has also worked for DJMARK Events, Propelify in New Jersey and Dream Factory of Brooklyn. Ana Henriques.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Prior to Andaz West Hollywood, Tucker was director of rooms and operations at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Previously, Simmons was director of sales and marketing at New York City’s EVEN Hotel. The post Smart Moves in LA, NYC and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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APRIL 30, 2019

Petersburg, Florida, CreativeMornings chapter events typically attract about 200 people. The breakfast lectures started in New York City but now are global. It was the community I wished existed when I moved to New York and didn’t know a soul.”. Related: Face-to-Face Meetings: An Antidote for Loneliness.

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MARCH 1, 2019

Dressed up like a living room, the lobby at Four Seasons Hotel Houston has several books that people can read and enjoy while waiting for a meeting to start. Andaz 5th Avenue, New York City. The classy property is an official partner of the New York Public Library, which is right across the street.

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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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