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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Read More : Meeting Profs Travel Report: Brightline Adds Orlando The 11.5-mile A More Accessible Florida In September, Brightline ’s newest route between Miami and Orlando opened with a grand opening at its Orlando stop that included more than 500 elected officials, business leaders and community partners.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

STR, parent company of Hotel News , reported that hurricane-related demand lifted overall U.S. On the other hand, the Florida Keys struggled to climb back to pre-Irma occupancy levels. Brad Dean, new CEO of Discover Puerto Rico reported that 130 of 148 properties have reopened, with more, including The St.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and numerous other cities have since bounced back and are reporting high occupancies and big convention numbers to prove that the tourism and hospitality industries have regained stability amid a prodigious couple of years. . Other cities are reporting numbers similar to Indianapolis and Las Vegas. .

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MAY 12, 2017

Tourism supports one-third of all jobs in Orlando and added $109 billion to the economy in 2015, according to a report by Visit Florida. The post This Florida City Just Set a Guinness World Record for Gratitude appeared first on Smart Meetings. The Chiefs went on to defeat the New England Patriots 41-14.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

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. According to multiple reports, TD Convention Center in Greenville will be getting a new name soon. Jacksonville. Jacksonville Convention Center. million sq.

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MAY 2, 2022

Florida was named the “leading wholesaler of floriculture crops” by Lawn Love researchers. Yet, only three of 13 Florida cities on the final list made it into the top half of the vendor quality category, while California maintained nine of 10 in the 100 leading cities. Read More : Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Visit California’s Travel Stories site has logged more then 43 million impressions, four times more than all other states combined, reported Caroline Beteta, CEO of Visit California. A year ago, research showed that many thought California was less ready to welcome visitors than Florida. Global Perspectives.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Mary Silvester Mary Silvester, The Islands of Islamorada The Islands of Islamorada , an oceanfront residential style resort in the upper Florida Keys, appoints Silvester to the newly created coastal concierge role. She joined ACVB in 2022 as a data and reporting specialist to assist with updating and refreshing reports.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 7, 2023

Greg Abbott ordered state child welfare officials to launch child abuse investigations into reports of transgender kids receiving gender-affirming care. “I It was taking place around the time that Texas Gov. I was conflicted about being there,” Surmont told Convene.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 12, 2019

Hollywood Reporter ). The long-running show, which launched in 2006, will now be part of the same exhibition family as New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, and Star Wars Celebration. Read More.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Delray Beach, Florida-based Barbara Rodriguez will focus on expanding the company’s relationships in South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin, Central and South America. With these hires, Dominguez reported that ALHI is now above 2019 staffing levels in response to an increase in RFPS that are up 150% from pre-pandemic levels.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Delray Beach, Florida-based Barbara Rodriguez will focus on expanding the company’s relationships in South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin, Central and South America. With these hires, Dominguez reported that ALHI is now above 2019 staffing levels in response to an increase in RFPS that are up 150% from pre-pandemic levels.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Power includes three top facilities in Florida, two in California. The annual report rates airports based at six factors (in order of importance) in an air traveler’s experience: terminal facilities, airport arrival/departure, baggage claim, security check, check-in/baggage check, and food, beverage, and retail outlets.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

in the air (just over 19 miles) and stays at the edge of space for two hours while passengers observe the curvature of the earth before floating down for a gentle water landing and being picked up in a luxury yacht to return to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island, Florida.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We are excited to feature Florida wedding and event planner Beverly Diane today! Ever since I was a little girl – even as far back as elementary school – I was always the one who was asked to create something whether it be the title for a science experiment, a teacher’s bulletin board, or the cover of a book report.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Suzanne CEO The Florida Festivals and Events Association says, “Consulting with Diversity Ally allowed FFEA to come up with solutions and key objectives based on their industry leading benchmark pledges. The professional team at Diversity Ally presented an honest un-biased report on our current policies and practices.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

You can easily imagine him dining there in the historic surroundings, or dressing down the pesky local newspaper reporter who in 1932 at the tail end of Prohibition snagged an interview that appeared under the headline “Famous Englishman Advocates Sale of Liquors.”. Read House, Chattanooga, Tennessee. of renovated event space.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

There’s been a lot of bumping of meetings and events, Dominguez reported. What we are seeing now, Dominguez reports, is a much shorter surge window. Florida, one of the regions with the highest number of cases in the U.S., is experiencing ICU hospitalizations at a third of what they were when Delta hit, he reported.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

Wilkins, 34, works in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as events manager at e-Builder. My primary focus includes execution of an annual plan and event budget management to grow event attendees, track and report lead capture at trade shows and post profitable margins at select events. Richelle D.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Our May feature story on “accommodation cuisine” took many aspects of this new category into consideration: health, religious and allergen-related choices were all part of our report. Tracy Stuckrath, a meetings food advocate and consultant, said, “We’re at a meeting and we’re there to build relationships, land deals, network and learn.

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AUGUST 22, 2022

Augustine, Florida; Asheville, North Carolina; and Mountain Brook, Alabama, among others. The crash Crabiel is referring to is the loss of more than $1 billion during this summer, reported by the three largest U.S. Bitcoin miners, Core Scientific, Marathon Digital Holdings and Riot Blockchain, in their Q2 earnings report.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

2, followed by The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club , Surfside, Florida. News & World Report ’s Best Hotels rankings, which began in 2011. News & World Report. Aqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida (54 guest rooms, 3,644 sq. The Peninsula Chicago was ranked No.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Spooky Experiences Lake Nona Graveyard Smash, Orlando, Florida Graveyard Smash at Lake Nona This Halloween, the neighborhood of Lake Nona will transform into a spooky fantasy world. Now, guests report seeing a woman with long dark hair wearing a blue chiffon dress who walks into elevators and disappears. From 5pm to 10pm on Oct.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With all the negative news coverage that we’ve been seeing around Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law, Convention and Visitors Bureau officials are raising alarm bells. After all, tourism plays a very large role in the Florida economy.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

As Hurricane Irma , which is now being called one of the most powerful storms ever, makes its way to Florida with reports of 175 mph winds, Caribbean properties are evaluating conditions on an hour-by-hour basis. The Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is up and running on generators and reporting no structural damage.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

While Orlando, Florida retained the number one spot in North America from 2019, both Nashville, Tennessee (No. Orlando, Florida 2. Why is this the first time the report is coming out post Covid? What changed in order to let you create the report now? 2) and San Diego, California (No. 6) and (No. 7) in 2019, respectively.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Tripadvisor reported that 66% of Americans ranked cost and affordability as their top criteria when creating a travel plan. Key West, Florida. Miami Beach, Florida. Meeting planners, take notes—today’s biggest leisure trends can be tomorrow’s hottest business destinations. Domestic Travel is In. New York City. Lahaina, Hawaii.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Before joining GMCVB, he was assistant sports information director for Florida International University. Read More : Meeting Planners Travel Report: NYC & Company Rebrands Beckham joined the team in 2002 and has worked on the membership development and services team since 2014.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

As Hurricane Irma , which is now being called one of the most powerful storms ever, makes its way to Florida with reports of 175 mph winds, Caribbean properties are evaluating conditions on an hour-by-hour basis. The Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is up and running on generators and reporting no structural damage.

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MARCH 1, 2022

We will also be included in an expanded Michelin Guide coming out this year, showcasing the abundance of culinary superstars making their home in Florida. Marie Browne, group vice president with Reed Exhibitions, which managed the production, reported the group had “very favorable results” from the partnership. Event-ful Experiences.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. Is the property in an area with a significant number of reported cases or trending higher over the past few weeks? Of the many things this year has taught us, one is that you can never be too prepared.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

We took a 72ft motor yacht from Florida round through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles. The report, which will be available on the ICC Wales website on the 10 March 2022 , is supported by industry research and expert comment from the event security sector.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

For the past 60 years, the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) has hosted a State Annual Convention and Trade Show for its members who are mortgage brokers and lenders from across Florida. who manages the event.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Now the public company says it will spin off Sunseeker Resorts, a real estate company that will develop a 22-acre resort in Port Charlotte, Florida. Florida is hot right now. Sunseeker Resorts ’ marketing materials call Florida’s Gulf Coast desired worldwide. Visit Florida estimates that a record 112.4

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