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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC appointed Geray general manager.

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

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The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has hired Munos as director of sales and marketing. Munos has held several leadership positions with Marriott International, including director of sales and marketing, account executive, senior sales executive and director of group sales. as chief marketing officer. Adam Resnick.

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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Atlanta and More

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With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Miami and More

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Niekamp is director of sales, marketing and brand at Miraval Resorts and Spas. Niekamp was previously director of brand and marketing at Miraval Resorts, and she is a member of Global Wellness Institute’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative on behalf of Miraval Resorts. Washington Convention Center. Dina Fenili Niekamp.

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Day in the Life of a Wedding & Event Planner with Michelle McDermott

The Planner's Lounge

My founding and parent company is McEvents & Weddings, but having identified the destination wedding market appeal of Ireland, I established the Dream Irish Wedding brand to target and appeal to potential overseas clients. We plan all sizes of events from small intimate weddings to events with 600+ guests!

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What Does It Mean to Be an Event Strategist?

PCMA Convene

When, as part of Convene ‘s 26th Annual Meetings Market Survey , we asked meeting planners to name the biggest challenge that the meetings industry faces this year, this response came up more than once: “The perception of what we do outside our industry.”. based event-planning software company. Lopez’s advice?