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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Marriott AC Hotel Naples 5 th Ave From Old Naples, the gem of southwest Florida, comes AC Hotel Naples 5 th Ave , opening early 2024. Aloft Orlando Lake Nona The lively, artistic neighborhood of Lake Nona , in Orlando, Florida celebrates the upcoming grand opening of Aloft Orlando Lake Nona. The property offers 20,000 sq.

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JUNE 5, 2017

of indoor and outdoor event space; Esterra Spa & Salon; fitness center; guest bicycles; heated pool; business center; gift shop; Florida Green Lodging award-winner. of meeting space; world-class beachfront resort and Florida Green Lodging property; spa; pool; seven restaurants. Further Reading: The Great Escape: Southwest Florida.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

The minimum-wage increase for the facility’s restaurant, concession, and banquet employees “sets a new standard for Central Florida workers,” according to a statement released by Unite Here Local 737. The standout elements of the new deal: a minimum-wage increase from $13 to $18 per hour, and a $5.50-per-hour

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Event planners can take advantage of the unique landscapes offered by stores large and small to bring people together and add a dash of retail therapy. Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is the perfect backdrop for larger than life Lego dinos, princesses and Planet Hollywood memorabilia.

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Event Marketer

JULY 10, 2023

Furniture retail brand Ashley activated the Beach Retreat at the Santa Monica Pier that highlighted the brand’s latest outdoor furniture offerings and allowed consumer passersby to lounge, enjoy a festive beverage, and listen to music. The activation took place over the weekend, June 17-18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Throughout the month of August, Shipt visited The University of Alabama, Georgia Tech, Purdue University, Ohio State, Florida A&M University and an event for the Atlanta University Center Consortium, which includes HBCU member institutions Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College.

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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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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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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We are excited to feature Florida wedding and event planner Beverly Diane today! I went on to continue my higher education at the University of South Florida where I received a degree in Mass Communications with a major in advertising. We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

He has served on task forces for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, from Florida to California. Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C., Resnick has also been chef at Highball Lounge at Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel in Boston and at several independent restaurants across Massachusetts.

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MAY 12, 2021

AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise , Florida. The 174-room hotel opened at the end of March in the Sawgrass Mills shopping complex, giving guests next-door access to over 350 retail experiences. Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista at Vista Center , Orlando, Florida. of meeting space.

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MAY 27, 2021

Lefty Mickelson will probably feel right at home on the greens when the $500 million Omni PGA Frisco Resort opens as “the modern home of American golf” in spring 2023 as part of a partnership with the nonprofit PGA of America, which is moving its headquarters from Palm Beach County, Florida. It includes 65,000 sq.

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MAY 3, 2021

While Covid may have put a pause on the magic in early 2020, Disney’s Florida parks and resorts have been open since last July, operating at reduced capacity and with a variety of adaptations to reduce crowds. Reservations are now required to attend the parks.

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MARCH 13, 2018

0B93606, Florida lic. Your travel retailer may not be licensed to sell insurance, and cannot answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of this insurance and cannot evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance. Coverage is offered by Travel Guard Group, Inc (Travel Guard). California lic.

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MARCH 13, 2018

0B93606, Florida lic. Your travel retailer may not be licensed to sell insurance, and cannot answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of this insurance and cannot evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance. Coverage is offered by Travel Guard Group, Inc (Travel Guard). California lic.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2021

“By putting all of our shows together and having more product available and accessible to a retailer,” said OFFPRICE Executive Director Tricia Barglof, “it seemed to make sense for us to work together and create that type of environment for our attendees.”. The session was recorded and accessible on the MAGIC website. 5 or later.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. I would not be surprised to see heat mapping utilized through a property’s video management software (VMS), a feature that was most often used as a way to maximize revenue within retail or sales environments.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Before moving to New Orleans, she worked with several Florida-based properties, including The Betsy Hotel in Miami, Miami Beach Edition and The Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort in Naples. Claudio is assistant director of rooms for The Windsor Court in New Orleans. Claudio joined the property in June 2021 as director of front office. Aaron Bambling.

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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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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Khubchandani has been appointed general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in Florida. Dennison was most recently in a retail position as assistant general manager, where she gained experience in sales and customer service. Rajesh Khubchandani. Lynsey Dennison. Brent Lessing and Natalie White. Lessing (left) and White (right).

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Power 2022 North America Airport Satisfaction Study ,” ranked mega, large and medium airports in the United States and Canada by six criteria with a possible score of 1,000: terminal facilities, airport arrival and departure, baggage claim, security check, check-in and baggage check, F&B and retail. million passengers per year.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2021

Thethree fashion trade shows—MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, WWIN Orlando Showcase, and OFFPRICE Orlando Market—werebacked by leading event producersInforma Markets, Clarion Events, and Tarsus Group, andco-located at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Before this rebranded show, WSWA didn’t have much education, rather, the event had daily general sessions and 30-minute programming sessions specific to its three industry tiers: supplier, wholesaler and retailer. We changed [the education] to create more 20-30-minute impactful talks on hot topics in the industry.

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MAY 4, 2023

The IPCC consists of a gallery and museum space, including Native art and artifacts, a library, two retail shops and a restaurant that serves guests unique and delectable dishes consisting of traditional and contemporary flavors. Read More: Notes from the Road, Albuquerque, New Mexico. of meeting space and a rooftop restaurant and bar.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Thomas is senior vice president of hotel operations and Murphy is corporate director of commercial strategy at Makeready , hotel, restaurant and retail operator. Lucie, Florida, properties, among others. Thomas (left) and Murphy (right). Jennifer Patino and Kurt Paben.

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MARCH 29, 2022

That platform and a host of venture capitalists launched a million dotcom companies solving business and retail problems for the world. The next state with the most LEED-certified hotels is Florida with 101. The first message sent over the nascent internet came from University of California Los Angeles to Stanford University.

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MARCH 29, 2022

That platform and a host of venture capitalists launched a million dotcom companies solving business and retail problems for the world. The next state with the most LEED-certified hotels is Florida with 101. The first message sent over the nascent internet came from University of California Los Angeles to Stanford University.

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MARCH 14, 2017

Set to debut in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida , Pandora transforms the mythical universe depicted in Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron’s smash 2009 film Avatar into a real-life wonder. Creating the kingdom of Pandora required plenty of creative brainpower. .”

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JANUARY 30, 2018

It will provide 209 guest rooms; a five-floor, 300,000-square-foot luxury retail area; and 12,199 sq. One of the new properties, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, will be located next to in 65-story Pretonas Towers. of meeting space, including an 8,352-square-foot ballroom.

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AUGUST 2, 2018

The cruelty-free cosmetic kits are made and packaged in Florida and Texas. Additionally, cosmetic counters at select retail stores utilize these mirrors for customers who would like to sample multiple looks. Peralta in August 2016. She raised more than $56,000 in a Kickstarter campaign in October 2017, exceeding her $55,000 goal.

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MAY 8, 2019

Amazon, the online retail behemoth, clearly agrees and understands the power of event marketing. In short, they’ve changed the retail landscape forever. This two-day conference provides opportunities for Amazon sellers to meet and network with each other and has scheduled stops in Washington, California, Illinois, and Florida in 2019.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

and extending throughout the night, the event features openings at art galleries, restaurants and retail businesses. Heiman foresees 35 food, retail and fitness businesses in the new space. On the second Saturday of each month, thousands of people crowd the district’s streets to enjoy a night out during Art Walk. Starting at 6 p.m.

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MARCH 15, 2017

Orlando, Florida. The tournament provides yet another reason to visit Orlando , central Florida’s theme park and convention hub. million-square-foot development project encompassing office space, residential units, hotels and retail shops. Local arts and cultural offerings—and Niagara Falls—deserve postgame attention, too.

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APRIL 15, 2017

One function that stands out was an event staged for a client in Palm Beach, Florida. It was a ground-breaking ceremony for a major retail and mixed-use development. We have staged events throughout the United States at a wide variety of locations and venues. The location was desolate, with mounds of dirt and weeds everywhere.

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MARCH 27, 2023

As experiential marketing degree programs crop up, professors outline how the industry can better support students Florida International University recently added event-focused specializations and tracks. In the meantime, aspiring event marketers have turned to related established programs that offer transferable skills and experiences.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

Set against the backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico with an old Florida vibe, PCB has more than 160,000 square feet of meeting space and 1,800 rooms at three conference resorts. In PCB, there are many intriguing places to try something new. ” Or meet outside near the pool or in an amphitheater at Conservation Park.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. First job: My first job was working retail at the mall. At the University of Miami, I kept a retail job at Urban Outfitters, along with a full course load, a work study, an internship and a board position at the college radio station.

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