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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist. Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. London event management company Hubilo Technologies Inc.

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End Game: How Event Marketers are Keeping Attendees from Leaving Early

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Experience builders obsessed with the attendee journey know that in the last few hours of an event, attendee attrition—people leaving early—can make the difference between an event that falls a little flat or one that wraps leaving everyone with all the feels. Flip the food and beverage hour. Build in pockets of escape.

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Results from a Healthy IMEX Challenge

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Maritz Global Events Wellbeing Leader Rachael Riggs reported that the sustainability challenge executed in partnership with Heka Health from IMEX Frankfurt was back on and very popular. Participants tracked steps and earned points for eating plant-based food or taking a walking tour using an app. It is energizing,” she reported.

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Smart Moves in Wailea, Cambridge and More

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He has held sales and marketing directorships at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Maui, The St. Dallas-based global event company Freeman promoted Moggré to chief client officer. Schult brings over 20 years of marketing management experience to his new role. Tara Anne Rothberg.

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Smart Moves in San Diego, Chicago and More

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She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. Most recently, Sullivan served as director of sales and marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy.

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Budgets Versus Costs: A Losing Battle?

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While hardly a surprise to those who have had to plan corporate and association meetings in the booming post-pandemic events market, the rate of price growth for most meeting-related elements is expected to be higher by at least five percent yet again over the next 12 months.

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Smart Moves in South Carolina, Missouri and More

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Gibson also has years of food and beverage experience, having worked as kitchen manager and in other restaurant management positions in New Hampshire. Dallas hospitality management company Makeready added Hafer to the team as director of global group sales. Tiffany Alves Hafer.

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