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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. Mardell has spent more than two decades working with Hyatt, in the United States and the United Kingdom, his birthplace.

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Tripadvisor Survey Reveals America’s Favorite Fall Destinations

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Meeting planners, take notes—today’s biggest leisure trends can be tomorrow’s hottest business destinations. Key West, Florida. Miami Beach, Florida. London, United Kingdom: London is a hub for international culture, architecture and more. Domestic Travel is In. New York City. Lahaina, Hawaii. New Orleans.

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California Continues to Attract Global Visitors

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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. A year ago, research showed that many thought California was less ready to welcome visitors than Florida.

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Smart Moves in the U.K., Jerusalem and More

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Golden is Pan Pacific Hotels Group ’s vice president of operations for the United Kingdom and North America. In 2019, Neal left ATL Airport District to work with 1600 Hospitality Group as meetings and events consultant. Jerusalem and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Anne Golden. based property. Cameron Cundle.

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Smart Moves in London, Miami and More

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Braconnier has 15 years in the events industry, most recently worked as an event industry consultant with Freelance AB Consulting in the United Kingdom. Before joining GMCVB, he was assistant sports information director for Florida International University. She is currently a board member of Raccoon Events.

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Small Meetings Are a Big Deal

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Small meetings may just be the new black for pandemic season. Smart Meetings jumped on a plane to experience one of these custom-fitted productions ourselves at an Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) Executive Women in Leadership showcase event at Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida. Grand Entrances.

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Smart Moves in San Diego, Chicago and More

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Hess has also previously been director of operations at Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Resort & Club while he also served as director of rooms at Waldorf Astoria Boca Beach Club, both in southern Florida. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota , in Florida appointed Dampier director of group and catering sales. Florian Kunkel. Jeremy Sadler.