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Smart Moves in Denver, Laguna Beach and More

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Now, he will lead Montage Laguna Beach’s daily operations and oversee rooms, food and beverage, the spa, security and more. She has served as head of business events at the venue for nearly a decade, and last year served also as acting director of commercial.

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

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With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community. New Orleans is an ideal destination for cultural tourism and visitors will have a difficult time choosing what to eat, see and experience with all of the global influences in the city.

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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

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Trimmer—and the city—places a heavy focus on its agriculture, which makes up a third of its economic output, alongside other major industries like the military and tourism. He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. That’s helping with our carbon emission reduction.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Bringing over 20 years of tourism and hospitality experience to his new role, Trokey most recently worked for Visit Charlotte in North Carolina as national sales manager. Will Trokey. Melea Runyon. Josh Fluhr.

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Tahoe South Events Center to Usher in Next Stage for Meeting Profs

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The events center will quarter two kitchens, fully staffed by a dedicated food and beverage service, giving planners the peace of mind needed to focus on their objectives, while providing attendees with a memorable experience. “We Sustainability Shaped by the Local Community.

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Smart Moves in Vail, Niagara Falls and More

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ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Fairchild brings extensive experience at Hyatt properties and almost 15 years of experience in food and beverage and sales and marketing management. Anna Clover. Michael Thompson, CMM.

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Ocean’s Edge

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Serendipity 3 at The District Food Court in Oceans Casino and Resort. It claims to be currently the only venue in AC where the meeting floor is separated from the casino (here, a dedicated level on its own with 30,000 sq. Read More : Sustainability, Regenerative Tourism and Getting Back to Business in Atlantic City.