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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Wirkler joined Boulder’s tourism bureau in 2014 as group sales manager and most recently was senior sales manager at the organization. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, Florida. The post Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Winfred van Workum. Regis Washington, D.C.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Wirkler joined Boulder’s tourism bureau in 2014 as group sales manager and most recently was senior sales manager at the organization. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, Florida. The post Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Winfred van Workum. Regis Washington, D.C.

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APRIL 5, 2024

The event is aimed to show how local non-profits and meeting planners can work together to build Corporate Social Reasonability.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Khubchandani has been appointed general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in Florida. Turnball is managing director of Tourism Western Australia , a culmination of two decades as an international leader in the hospitality industry. Rajesh Khubchandani. Carolyn Turnbull. Lynsey Dennison.

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MARCH 29, 2024

These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors. Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Jessica Dillree Dillree has been promoted to associate director of marketing for Louisville Tourism. Mathew Ratner Ratner is director of sports and entertainment tourism for Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). Before joining GMCVB, he was assistant sports information director for Florida International University.

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JUNE 7, 2023

​Tyra Warner, CMP, PhD, JD (MPI North Florida Chapter), chair of the department of hospitality, tourism & Culinary Arts at the College of Coastal Georgia, offers an advanced glimpse into her WEC23 session “Just in Time Planner’s Contract Workshop – It’s All About You.”

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JUNE 3, 2021

Price previously served on the board of directors for Destinations International and as an executive committee member of Texas Tourism Association. Riggio is director of sales and marketing for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort , in Tampa Bay, Florida. Darin Riggio. He’s also spent time at Sofitel Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.,

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Bienvenu is market director of sales of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour , both in Florida. Stewart is director of special event for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida. Brigette Bienvenu.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Born and raised in Florida, and with extensive experience in the tourism industry, as well as strong marketing and leadership skills, Beirnes is well equipped to maintain and increase the organization’s and destination’s success as he oversees all aspects of tourism marketing, program development and more.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Mancuso has been in event, tourism and hospitality sales for over a decade. Most recently, Mancuso was director of convention sales and development at Visit El Paso, the Texas destination’s tourism bureau. Petersburg area of Florida and spent 12 years as executive vice president and CMO of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

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APRIL 7, 2023

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. Rebekah Courtney Courtney is convention sales manager for Louisville Tourism. Danielle Kambic, DMCP Kambic is director of sales in Washington, D.C., at CSI DMC.

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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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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.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Tourism bureau Experience Columbia SC hired both Shaffer and Lilly as sales managers. Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Gibson is now director of resort experience at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys.

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APRIL 13, 2020

2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. Lambeth advises focusing on the win-win of tourism. million people.

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JULY 29, 2022

San Diego Tourism Authority appointed Sullivan vice president of sales and services. 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. Michaelene Sullivan. Florian Kunkel.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Kaila Nasci and Morgan Cox Kayla Nasci (left) and Morgan Cox (right) Cox is catering sales manager and Nasci has been promoted to director of catering for Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Before she joined Hawks Cay, she worked as group sales manager for Ocean Properties’ Florida Keys Collection.

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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. Are Politicians Making Life Difficult for Event Planners?

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JULY 20, 2021

Although Whitaker was most recently president and CEO for Choose Chicago, this marks his return to South Florida. He previously worked at GMCVB for 17 years, in roles such as executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When word came that Hurricane Ian would be approaching the eastern coast of Florida, hotels and businesses were left in a precarious and uncertain position. Conferences such as the Florida Land Title Association, which was held Oct. Read More : Don’t Call it a Reset—Tourism Quickly Rebounds in Wake of Hurricanes.

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APRIL 6, 2022

Omni properties that can host groups include Omni Amelia Island Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida; Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas; Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina; Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire; and Omni La Mansion del Rio in San Antonio, Texas.

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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. . Jacksonville, Florida convention attendance is up 45% over the first half of 2022.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

All three are distinct yet have gatherings at their core; and all are welcoming back guests as group travel rebounds at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; and aboard Disney Cruise Line ships. Tourism Diversity Matter Announces Expanded Team to Meet DEI Demand.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Christopher Walling Christopher Walling Walling joins The Salamander Collection as vice president of operations and managing director of Innisbrook in Tampa Bay, Florida. Bringing over 35 years of experience in international tourism and hotel business, Arnold is an incredible choice to manage the hotels’ growth in a prime alpine destination.

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MARCH 22, 2024

In 2022, he was named HSMAI General Manager of the Year for South Florida. He is an active community member, having served as president and board member of the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce and board chair for Sonoma County Tourism during his former role. He has now taken a post with the Visit Oakland Board.

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MAY 16, 2022

Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Louisville Tourism promoted Lloyd to senior housing services manager. Jeff Carlson. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at Atlanta’s Culinaire, an F&B management company. Georg in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. Becca Lloyd, CTA, CHS.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Fernandez is touring tennis professional and Cox is director of racquet sports for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida. Woody previously worked as chief tourism officer for Visit Galveston in Texas. Bryan Fox (left) and Gigi Fernandez (right). She also won two Olympic Gold Medals with Mary Joe Fernandez.

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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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JULY 19, 2021

Sharpe is senior catering sales manager and wedding planner for Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. She serves on the boards of National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC History Center, Cultural Tourism DC and DC Commission of Nightlife and Culture. Jennifer Sharpe. Mishaal Eid.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

All three are distinct yet have gatherings at their core; and all are welcoming back guests as group travel rebounds at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; and aboard Disney Cruise Line ships. Tourism Diversity Matter Announces Expanded Team to Meet DEI Demand.

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MAY 6, 2022

Louisville Tourism promoted Robertson to senior tourism manager and Monyhan to senior destination services manager. Robertson has been at the DMO since 2007, most recently serving as tourism sales manager. Saundra Briggs Robertson, CTIS, CTA, and Destiny Monyhan, CMP, CTA. Ryan Smith.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Prior to Andaz West Hollywood, Tucker was director of rooms and operations at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Max Beach Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, appointed Codianne director of operations and Radford director of sales and marketing. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

With 23 years of hospitality and tourism sales and management experience, Higgins steps into the new leadership role at Oceanside, California’s tourism bureau. A 20-year hospitality and tourism veteran, Adams was previously national sales manager at Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). William Adams.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Her journey into hospitality began in Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ public relations department in Hawaii and French Polynesia, and chief marketing officer and deputy director for Arizona Office of Tourism. Morgan Simo Simo is sports and special events coordinator for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Chris Achacoso Chris Achacoso Achacoso rejoins Tourism Australia as business development manager in their special business unit Business Events Australia. He earlier served as Business Event Specialist at Tourism Australia. She comes most recently consulted for Robinsons Hotels & Resorts.

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