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32 Florida $26.82 41 Virginia $24.57 44 West Virginia $24.09 Ranking States Average nine-mile taxi Costs 1 Maine $35.92 2 Rhode Island $35.18 3 New Mexico $35.11 4 New York $33.67 5 Hawaii $32.85 6 Maryland $32.64 7 Wisconsin $32.03 8 Nevada $31.93 9 Pennsylvania $31.62 10 Georgia $31.42 11 Alabama $31.25 12 Washington $31.25

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Rothberg has been in sales, marketing and management for over 10 years and has been a leader in her field at Harrah’s Entertainment, The Ebbitt Room at The Virginia Hotel Cape May in New Jersey, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants and others. Anthony Mancuso, CMP. Mancuso is convention sales manager at Discover Santa Clara. Scott Schult.

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JULY 8, 2022

Drew has a long history as a leader in Hyatt hotel management, most recently serving as director of operations at Hyatt Regency Reston in Virginia. Bringing two decades of experience in hotel operations and management, Scott-Miller was most recently director of rooms at Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Dale comes from The Diplomat Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton in Hollywood, Florida, where she worked as senior sales manager. MacDowell joins the Leesburg, Virginia, property from The Woodhouse Day Spa in Lakewood, Colorado, where she worked as director of spa. Gregory Hotel and Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, D.C.,

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MAY 27, 2021

That demand helped convention properties such as Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, Virginia, and The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to remain open and operating most of last year. More : 3 Tee-Building Golf Alternatives You Didn’t Know You Needed. New Home for PGA at Omni. It includes 65,000 sq.

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JULY 24, 2020

Out of Town Guests : Guests coming from the following states are required to quarantine for 14 days upon a arrival and complete the Traveler Health Form for face a $2,000 fine: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, (..)

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MARCH 31, 2022

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, known for its many brands including its extended-stay properties, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, is scheduled to open 48 new properties across the Americas in 16 new destinations, including Quebec, Canada; Panama City Beach, Florida; Sacramento, California; and Virginia Beach, Virginia, this year and in 2023.

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AUGUST 3, 2018

Arlington, Virginia. Leesburg, Virginia. Alexandria, Virginia. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Reston, Virginia. Melinda Borucki. 39 • Director of Marketing. LMI Solutions. 33 • Director of Exhibits and Sponsorships. National Defense Industrial Association. 38 • Sales Manager. Explore Gwinnett. Duluth, Georgia.

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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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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 Locations such as Virginia Beach, Virginia , have long benefited from SMERF groups.

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MAY 16, 2022

Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. She has also served as associate publisher for BizBash, director of business development at Rachel Cho Floral Design, an event leader at both Industria Superstudio Overseas and Sole East Resort in New York, and more. Jeff Carlson. Debbie Liberio.

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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. And ground has broken on Caesars Virginia in partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the city of Danville, which will open in 2024 as a 500-room hotel with a 2,500-seat theater and 40,000 sq.

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MARCH 8, 2017

community with the top well-being score is Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, Florida. Located along Florida’s Paradise Coast, Naples offers lovely white-sand beaches, great weather and just so happens to be Collier County’s key meeting city. communities with the highest well-being scores: Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, Florida.

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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. Sandpiper Hospitality , headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, has promoted Grisko to vice president of sales and marketing.

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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.

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JULY 29, 2022

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. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota , in Florida appointed Dampier director of group and catering sales. Florian Kunkel. Jennifer Duffy.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Meetingsbooker.com customers can now book meeting spaces online at any of the Carr Workplaces extensive portfolio around the United States including California, Washington DC, New York, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Virginia. “We have enjoyed a +600% increase in bookings in the United States so far this year.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The crisis has already landed at the regional airline level, according to Peter Gall, a former American Airlines pilot and now a professor at West Virginia University. That’s the scenario the U.S. airline industry is facing—and, according to news reports, it will only worsen in the coming years.

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JANUARY 23, 2018

Linda Menshon Linda Menshon has been appointed director of sales and marketing at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. Menshon has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing, with expertise in the Southwest Florida market. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Kenny, who holds an M.B.A.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Quirk Hotel, Richmond, Virginia. The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village, Florida. Pumpkin lovers, one taste of our Pumpkin Tonka Verrine and you'll love autumn even more! pic.twitter.com/Bm747fjEXT. — Ballantyne Hotel (@BallantyneHotel) September 16, 2017. of meeting space and more than 70 guest rooms.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

He’s also worked at Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa in Florida, Kimpton Hotel Madera in Washington, D.C., Since 2011, he’s held this same dual title at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. Sherer has been with the company for 13 years, most recently as general manager of Hotel Allegro in Chicago. and Royal St.

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APRIL 30, 2018

The Florence Elston Inn and Conference Center in Sweet Briar, Virginia, feels bigger than it is due to its location on the Sweet Briar College campus, says Elizabeth Young, outside sales officer at I Hotel and Conference Center. Joe’s Clubs & Resorts in Panama City Beach, Florida. Williamsburg, Virginia. New Orleans.

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JUNE 21, 2017

In her roles, she consults with the Broward County, Florida, personnel about travel issues regarding the transgender community. Gray serves as the managing director of Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau in Florida. million LGBT travelers to South Florida. Richard Gray. Kristin McGrath.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia. Tampa, Florida. Richmond, Virginia. Charlotte, North Carolina. Boise, Idaho. Omaha, Nebraska. Honolulu, Hawaii. New York City. Los Angeles. Madison, Wisconsin. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lincoln, Nebraska. Louisville, Kentucky. Reno, Nevada. Tempe, Arizona.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia. Tampa, Florida. Richmond, Virginia. Charlotte, North Carolina. Boise, Idaho. Omaha, Nebraska. Honolulu, Hawaii. New York City. Los Angeles. Madison, Wisconsin. Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lincoln, Nebraska. Louisville, Kentucky. Reno, Nevada. Tempe, Arizona.

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MARCH 11, 2019

Before Hotel Zoe, Pierri served in the role of resort manager at Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, Virginia. She’s held general manager positions at other properties across the United States, including Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa in Florida, where she most recently served.

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JULY 12, 2017

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels named Jim Koutsky director of finance for Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. He brings vast experience in financial operations at multiple resorts, including as chief financial officer for Visionary Destin, a resort and property management company in Destin, Florida. Barret De Santos.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Our final stop is in beautiful Coral Gables, Florida at the University of Miami. Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center. The experienced meeting planners at NHC are there to offer full service support to ensure your next hybrid meeting or corporate event is a success in the Nation’s Capitol. The National Housing Center.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Orlando International, Florida (MCO). Washington Dulles International, Virginia (IAD). Newark Liberty International, New Jersey (EWR). Chicago O’Hare International, Illinois (ORD). Detroit Metro, Michigan (DTW). Denver International, Colorado (DEN). Los Angeles International, California (LAX).

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Visit Denver Julie Davis-Petit Benchmark named Julie Davis-Petit director of sales and marketing for Stonewall Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Roanoke, West Virginia. She previously served as task force director of events, sales and marketing for Benchmark.

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DECEMBER 6, 2018

Courtyard Dulles Airport Herndon A new hotel in Herndon, Virginia, situated just across the freeway from Dulles International Airport (IAD), it’s also only a short commute to Washington, D.C., and all the museums, attractions and companies in the District.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Virginia and Maryland-based associations. Photo Credit: Hotel Phillips Kristen Goodnow The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Southwest Florida announced Kristen Goodnow as its new group sales manager. She’ll focus on booking meetings for Washington, D.C.,

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JUNE 11, 2019

The state of Florida offers free hurricane event insurance to planners from August through November. Visit Florida’s Cover Your Event insurance insures more than 100 meetings each year, with an economic impact of more than $30 million per year. here’s a refresher on what to keep uppermost in mind, and how to prepare. Event Insurance.

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Pete Beach, Florida. The hotel is located on Florida’s Gulf Coast and has 277 guest rooms, which were remodeled in 2012. The Omni Homestead Resort — Hot Springs, Virginia. The hotel prides itself in going green and giving back to the community. Credit: The Don CeSar. The Don CeSar — St. Get tickled pink at The Don CeSar !

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MARCH 16, 2017

The MacLean, Virginia-based hotel giant won praise for “endless opportunities,” Fortune noted. They trailed only Baptist Health South Florida, which ranked No. Ranked at No. The San Francisco-based company has 650 job openings. Hilton came in at No. And there are plenty more: Hilton has 42,608 positions to fill. Hyatt weighed in at No.

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Company or organization: Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Virginia. Company or organization: Barcelo Hotel Group in Hampton, Virginia. Company or organization: AMS Meetings Solutions in Fairfax, Virginia. Company or organization: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Kimberly Greene.

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The Lodge and Cottages at Primland, Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Gasparilla Inn, Boca Grande, Florida. XV Beacon, Boston, Massachusetts. Rosewood Sand Hill, Menlo Park, California. Lodge at Sea Island, Sea Island, Georgia. Rancho Vallencia Resort & Spa, Rancho Santa Fe, California.

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