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APRIL 6, 2023

Top Five Markets (by percentage growth): The top five markets by year-over-year growth in meetings and events are Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Fort Myers, Florida; Oahu Island, Hawaii; Jacksonville, Florida; and Memphis, Tennessee.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Parker’s hospitality experience includes stints with properties all along California’s coast, including serving on the board of directors of Visit Santa Barbara and Hospitality Santa Barbara in California, working with Huntington Hotel in San Francisco and Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara as general manager. Price is CEO of Visit Phoenix.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Pete Beach, Florida, and The St. She also worked at the front desk of The Delano in South Beach, Florida while attending Florida International University Juliana Liew Liew is general manager at Fusion Suites Vung Tau in Vietnam. Pete Beach, Florida. Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai, Hawaii.

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MAY 26, 2022

Four of the top 10 airports where you can fly on the cheapest airfare are in Florida, according to data from the U.S. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Read More : South Florida Meetings: Health, Wellness and Productivity. Tampa, Florida. San Francisco International Airport (SFO), No. Department of Transportation.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Munos has spent more than 25 years in the industry, working most recently for Marriott International as area sales leader at San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. He has served on task forces for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, from Florida to California. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers. as chief marketing officer.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

He has also worked in management roles for Visit Oakland, San Francisco Travel Association, Park Central Hotel in San Francisco and others. Petersburg area of Florida and spent 12 years as executive vice president and CMO of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Martin Moggré. Scott Schult.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

Jacksonville, Florida convention attendance is up 45% over the first half of 2022. Similar to Indianapolis, Jacksonville released Covid restrictions early on, which allowed for a speedy return to in-person events and business travel in Florida. . In January 2023, the NCAA Convention will return to a full in-person event in San Antonio.

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MAY 2, 2022

San Diego, CA. San Francisco, CA. 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. Orange, CA.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Viceroy Hotel Group , San Francisco: This collection of four urban chic properties offers unique spaces for energized brainstorming, team building, fun activations and meaningful networking. Curio Collection by Hilton , Florida Keys: Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo (3,705 sq. Peace Space, Hotel Zeppelin. Hotel Zetta (3,010 sq.

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APRIL 7, 2023

His 11-year career has also included roles with Hyatt in Chicago, San Francisco and San Diego. She has also worked as area director of sales and marketing for three Remington Hotels properties, as well as five Starwood Hotels and Resorts properties in Key West, Florida. at CSI DMC.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Power includes three top facilities in Florida, two in California. San Francisco International Airport (796). Southwest Florida International Airport (826). The latest ranking of North American airports by J.D. Those facilities get top scores in the J.D. Power 2022 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 29, 2017

While stuck in cramped seats during a six-hour Boston to San Francisco flight recently, my wife gently pointed out that I had become quite grumpy. She helped me notice that my lack of body comfort was affecting my mood.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Some states such as Florida and Texas, though, have banned vaccination mandates, meaning event pros working in those markets need to decide whether they want to “follow the letter of the law.” On the flip side, some states such as Florida are banning businesses, including venues, from requiring proof of vaccination.

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APRIL 25, 2022

W South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, welcomed Gracia as director of sales and marketing and Montalva as director of programming. Gracia has been director of sales and marketing for The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach; Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve and several more properties throughout Florida and the Bahamas. Subhash Shanbhag.

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Bizzabo

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. In this article, we'll take a look at the top 20 event venues in Jacksonville, Florida. Source: Visit Florida.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Read More: The Story Behind Smart Women in Meetings Awards 2023 Malyna Si Restaurant Chef, Capa Steakhouse at Four Seasons Orlando Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, Florida Chef Malyna Si did not set out to become a chef. Peruvian food is very diverse and dynamic in its flavors,” she says. She knows that menus do not have to fit in a box.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

He’s held multiple senior leadership positions, including general manager for Roka Akor and Roka Bar, both in San Francisco; director at Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas; and director of food & beverage at The Battery hotel in San Francisco. Rajesh Khubchandani.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Before this role, Goldberger worked as regional general manager in Florida, where he oversaw operations of three properties in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. Goldberger has also worked with Hyatt Centric Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as opening general manager. Cameron Cundle.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida. He has also worked with Grand Hyatt San Diego, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, and Hyatt Regency San Francisco, all in California. Vanessa Williams. Williams is general manager for Vinoy Renaissance St. Jason Baer. Vinnie Polito. Kelly Catherine.

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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. Previously, Nichols was general manager at Kimpton Buchanan Hotel in San Francisco’s Japantown. Trisha Grisko.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Bruni-Perkins is executive vice president and chief marketing officer of San Francisco Travel Association. 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.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The growing hospitality company called the coastal markets of Hawaii , San Francisco and Florida highly desirable locales for business growth. Grand Hyatt San Francisco offers 662 modern guest rooms with enhanced in-room entertainment technology and six event rooms—30,000 sq. The property’s 82,500 sq.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Previously, Armenta served as regional director of Florida and the Caribbean Islands for Preferred Hotel Group and regional director of sales at The Delano and The Shore Club in Miami. Early in his career, the Hawaii-native worked in restaurants in Honolulu and San Francisco before getting into the hotel business.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

Just after he delivered his famed Iron Curtain speech in 1946 Churchill headed down to Florida. Churchill would feel right at home at either of their two restaurants, Bridgeman’s Chophouse or the Bar & Billiards Room and attendees will appreciate 17,000 sq. of renovated event space. Four Seasons Surf Club, Miami.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

So we asked Matt Woelbern, head of marketing, go-to-market at Zeiss Vision Care US, how the brand (and agency partner Trademark Events) continues to deliver a meaningful event through the lens of its latest NSM in Florida, dubbed “Miami Zeiss.”

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Dadhich also worked as general manager for Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida, the first Conrad property in the continental United States. Before taking on these Florida-based positions, Yurko worked as convention sales manager for Hilton Atlanta and sales manager at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. Angela Kisskeys.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

If Las Vegas is the leader among most fun cities, then Florida is the most fun state. Of course, our neighbor, San Francisco, made the list at No. The WalletHub report concluded that San Francisco has the highest percentage of the population with walkable park access at 98.0 Tampa, Florida. San Francisco.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Winners included Mosaix Group, a DMC Network Company in Charlotte, North Carolina; Red Velvet Events, a Global DMC Partner from Austin, Texas; PRA Nashville; Koncept Events of Oakland Park, Florida; and PRA Northern California from San Francisco for Best Innovative Event at different sizes.

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AUGUST 23, 2018

Responsible for overseeing Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, he’ll be involved with designing menus and implementing training. Alex Kruger Springer The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Florida appointed Alex Kruger Springer sous chef. Frederic Hoffman W San Francisco named Frederic Hoffman executive chef.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Previously, Oney was director of sales at RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida and has held additional sales leadership roles at several companies, including Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa and more. and The James Royal Palm in Miami Beach, Florida. Jaclyn Dawson. He has also held hotel management roles at Westin St.

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JULY 15, 2022

She has also held similar roles for major brands in San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles, such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Bonvoy. A 20-year hospitality veteran, Pope has also been general manager of Emerald Greens Condo Resort in Tampa, Florida, a hotel ranked No. Kate Patay, CPCE. Ramel Kelly.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Beach Tanning Butler – The Ritz Carlton South Beach in sunny Miami, Florida offers hotel guests assistance when it comes to enjoying the sunshine. Francis in San Francisco has an in-house Coin Washer. In addition, he is also responsible for overseeing the properties ”Biggest Catch” annual contest. Coin Washer – The Westin St.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

American Institute of Architects, San Francisco and The Center for Architecture + Design. San Francisco. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Katie Janoski. 23 • Conference Services Coordinator. Partnership for Public Service. Washington, D.C. Jennifer Jones. 38 • Executive Director. University of Miami. Olivia Weir.

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APRIL 19, 2022

District Court Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, a federal judge in Florida, ruled the directive unlawful, opening up a loophole for airlines (many of whom have publicly voiced support for the end of the federal mandate) to allow customers to make their own decision to mask or not. mask mandate on public transportation, U.S.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

Reyes was most recently the executive vice president and chief sales officer for San Francisco Travel. The hospitality industry veteran entered the biz in 1982 and has also worked at the CVBs in Monterey County, Jacksonville & the Beaches and San Diego. Pete Beach, Florida. Photo Credit: The Fairmont Washington, D.C.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ranked second with 796 points, and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and John F. Read More : South Florida Meetings: Health, Wellness and Productivity. The venue also hosts cocktail classes, whiskey tastings, wine tastings and winemaker dinners. Medium Airports.

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MARCH 29, 2022

With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing in Santa Cruz and lands poolside in Hollywood.

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