PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

When you think of Kissimmee, Florida, the first thing that might come to mind, as it does for so many cities in Central Florida, is Disney. During a recent press trip hosted by VISIT FLORIDA and Experience Kissimmee —tied to Florida Encounter 2016, which was held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate on Nov.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Brennan Bastyovansky Brennan Bastyovansky, WTP Bastyovansky will serve as general manager of sales and marketing for World Travel Protection (WTP). He brings an extensive background in travel risk management, with experience in business growth, strategic development and building lasting relationships with customers and partners.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Mathew Ratner Ratner is director of sports and entertainment tourism for Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). For the last 10 years, Ratner worked as the organization’s associate director of sports and entertainment. Before joining NYC Tourism + Conventions, Charlot worked at Thai Airways and Air France.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The grand opening of Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach gives its namesake Florida destination a coveted addition. Staying true to the brand, the 292 all-suite resort along North Beach will target high-end travelers and groups. Reflecting its oceanfront setting, the hotel sports a nautical theme. Long before its Oct.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Coastal Living and Travel & Leisure declared Sanibel Island the top shelling spot in the United States, and one of the best in the world. Explore the Paradise Coast waterways and get closer to the manatees, dolphins, birds and even alligators that call Florida home. Everglades National Park. JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort.

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MAY 12, 2017

The announcement was made as part of National Travel and Tourism Week on May 11 and reinforced the impact the industry has on the greater economy. 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. It has 1,608 rooms and 86,000 sq.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Kooris, Solomon and Soucy are board members for Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau. Soucy is director of business development for Travelers Championship and director of sales and Connecticut’s PGA Tour. Snyder is director of sales, global partnerships, for experiential villa travel company Cuvee. Michael Snyder.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Whether planning business travel for the purpose of team building or as an incentive trip , recreation should factor into your choice of city. Other popular attractions include sporting events at Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Ballpark. Even on business, your break matters. San Diego, CA.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

When most attendees make travel plans, they consider things like hotel amenities, nearby restaurants and fun attractions. Entryway width, overstimulating lights, transportation and more are accessibility factors that can limit how a disabled traveler experiences a business trip. Recognizing the Need.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

It is the fifth ROOST apartment hotel and the first in Florida. Travelers looking for a communal experience can opt for co-living apartments, where separate bedrooms feed into a common area, living room and kitchen. The boutique-style property hosts 97 studio, one or two bedroom and co-living apartments.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Morgan Simo Simo is sports and special events coordinator for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida. Read More : Florida’s Hidden Gems Katherine Herberholz Herberholz is dual general manager for Cherry Tree Inn & Suites and Hotel Indigo in Traverse City, Michigan.

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JUNE 15, 2023

When attendees are less stressed from the frustrations of extended or delayed travel, they are more likely to enjoy the event. The closer groups are to these necessary amenities, the easier getting to the function will be, which will translate to less stressed attendees.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Dinyovszky currently serves as the president of the board of directors for Southern Comfort (SoCo) Conference Organization and chairman of TGV Holidays, LLC, a booking agent for ocean cruises and travel. In her roles, she consults with the Broward County, Florida, personnel about travel issues regarding the transgender community.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Higgins is now vice president of business development at Visit Oceanside , including its Oceanside Sports Commission division.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Travel Association and The Downtown DC Business Improvement District, has seen that associations are getting 30% or more attrition and it is more difficult to have in-person, one-on-one meetings when many are working from their kitchen in the suburbs and some from second homes in the Caribbean. The needs of the customer have changed.”

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 13, 2020

Food service provider Levy partnered with the non-profit Food Rescue US to donate and deliver the food leftover from the canceled Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. That same week, organizers of the 2020 Arnold Sports Festival were facing similar challenges.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Clear’s program builds on the biometric data used to move millions through airport screening over the last ten years and millions more admitted to sports stadiums in partnership with the National Hockey League and National Basketball Association. More: Learn more about what travel trends mean for meeting professionals.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Higgins is now vice president of business development at Visit Oceanside , including its Oceanside Sports Commission division.

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MAY 16, 2022

Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. McGrath most recently served as vice president of sales, services and sports at Visit Albuquerque. Jeff Carlson. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at Atlanta’s Culinaire, an F&B management company.

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

Operating on opposite sides of the United States, Billy Mosleblech from Key West, Florida, and Mike Murray from Honolulu are both resort activity vendors that appreciate the role they play, and their symbiotic relationship with event planners. Billy Mosblech. “I

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

The former Hyatt executive is based in Florida but predicted that she will spend more time traveling to Nevada. At Harrah’s Las Vegas, Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux highlights Cajun favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The team will continue to be based in-market to better serve clients where they are based. “I

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2018

After all, would you rather travel to a thriving city or a small town? They want to make the most out of their travel. The Rise of “Bleisure” Travel. One of the hottest trends in conferences is “bleisure” travel , or combining business and leisure travel. Travel costs. Orlando, Florida. Check out our.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Nowhere was this more apparent in 2016 than in Jacksonville, Florida. Last year marked the loss of Florida Country Music Superfest in Jacksonville, which was replaced by the Country 500 at Daytona International Speedway over 90 miles away. “The While SMERF meetings tend to be smaller in size, the numbers do add up.

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APRIL 19, 2017

From a long list of 675 properties spanning more than 50 countries, Condé Nast Traveler has selected its best hotel openings from the past year. states made the list, including perennial meetings favorites such as Florida and leisure paradises such as Hawaii. . Nekupe Sporting Resort and Retreat. properties made the list.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

If Las Vegas is the leader among most fun cities, then Florida is the most fun state. There seems to be a strong correlation between sports towns and the Top 20 most fun cities. Tampa, Florida. Orlando, Florida. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Orlando and Miami ranked No. 3, respectively. Fort Lauderdale was No.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

She will oversee all aspects of the spa, salon, fitness center, racquet sports and athletics to lead treatment and program development, as well as the expert staff of therapists and trainers. He most recently served as the cluster director for sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Absheron in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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JULY 15, 2022

A 20-year hospitality veteran, Pope has also been general manager of Emerald Greens Condo Resort in Tampa, Florida, a hotel ranked No. Kemp has been in marketing and event production for over two decades, most recently working for The ACC Liverpool Group across conference, exhibition, sport and entertainment markets. Ramel Kelly.

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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. Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City has presented varied and prestigious sporting events , from the NBA Finals to the figure skating and short track speed skating competitions at the 2002 Olympic Games.

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

Our four-wheel ambassador for fun and sun can be found at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). It brings together all major aquatic sports: competitive swimming and diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and other unique sports, all in one venue. The studio is located on a tucked-away street in downtown Asheville.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Whether collaborating with a nonprofit or traveling to new destinations, these influences all help me better run a hotel both in terms of coming up with innovative guest experiences and fostering a talented and willing team. Company or organization: Koncept Events in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hillary Smith. Job title: Partner.

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MAY 31, 2017

This resort features five distinctly different, onsite hotels and two much-beloved theme parks—Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure—as well as the brand-new Universal’s Volcano Bay. Surrounded by Central Florida nature, your group’s game will be elevated on and off the course. Universal Orlando Resort.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Meeting & Events Planner | Carlson Wagonlit Travel | Hartford, CT. Global Travel Program Analyst | BlackRock | New York City, NY. Live Event Operations Manager – NBC Sports | NBCUniversal Media | Philadelphia, PA. Meeting Planner / Event Specialist | American Express Global Business Travel | West Chester, PA.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Whether collaborating with a nonprofit or traveling to new destinations, these influences all help me better run a hotel both in terms of coming up with innovative guest experiences and fostering a talented and willing team. Company or organization: Koncept Events in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hillary Smith. Job title: Partner.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Why you should visit: Rich rock ’n’ roll history, college sports, Clovis Depot Model Train Museum, tribute band festivals, 22.5-acre Interesting attraction: The Art Deco District is reminiscent of 1930s Florida. Iconic meal: Enchiladas, with blue corn tortillas, and green chili stew, paired with Piñon coffee. 20th Century Fox.

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Global Travel Program Analyst | BlackRock | New York City, NY. Live Event Operations Manager – NBC Sports | NBCUniversal Media | Philadelphia, PA. Event Services (Banquets) Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Greenwich, CT. Operations Manager – Special Events | Urban Expositions | Trumbull, CT. North Carolina.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 8, 2021

As people are once again returning to sports events, entertainment events, and large weddings, event planners are using so-called health passes or vaccine passports to ensure attendees have received the coronavirus vaccine or have recently tested negative for the virus. Health passes do not store personal health data. How do they work?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Rick Hud , Senior Manager of Convention Sales, San Francisco Travel. Asim Thomas , Assistant General Manager, ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment, Washington, D.C. Travis Caldaro , Director of Event Technology, PSAV / Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, Fort Myers, Florida. Probably because they have such a great leader.”.

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