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Natural Disasters Create New Challenges for Meetings Industry

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Even before the storm, Hawaii News Now cites shop owners 100 miles from the eruption having felt the downturn in tourism, revenue potentially dipping as much as 30 percent for the month of May. Jason Cohn, vice president of Hawaii Forest and Trail, says, “An event like this can affect an entire community. And on Aug.

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9 Innovative Honey Experiences to Delight Your Group

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Hotel Wailea , Maui, Hawaii. Mauna Kea Resort, Hawaii Island, Hawaii. Hotel Wailea’s uses its five beehives to create a signature raw, unfiltered, GMO- and chemical-free honey that is used throughout the hotel in food and beverages.

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5 Smart Moves at Teneo Hospitality Group, Amara Cay Resort and More

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Jerry Gibson Jerry Gibson was appointed vice president and managing director of Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu, Hawaii. Gibson brings 38 years of hospitality leadership experience to his new role, including 25 years in the Hawaii market. Do you have an announcement about a new executive-level job appointment?

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Where To Meet In The 20 Most Expensive U.S. Beach Towns

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If you guessed Hawaii or Malibu, wrong. Poipu, Hawaii Name: Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection. When it comes to the most expensive beach towns in the United States, it’s probably not where you’d expect it to be. It’s Montauk, the eastern most point of Long Island, New York, nicknamed “The End.”. Size: 65,000 sq.

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4 Smart Moves at AHC+Hospitality, Hilton and More

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Regis Princeville in Hawaii. Hilton Hotels & Resorts Michele Comete-Schonemann Belmond Charleston Place named Michele Comete-Schonemann senior national sales manager, responsible for the Midwest, West Coast and Canadian markets. Most recently, Michele held the role of group account director at The St. Belmond Charleston Place.

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4 Smart Moves at Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Grand Hotel Tremezzo and More

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Matthew Grauso Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, appointed hospitality industry veteran Matthew Grauso as general manager. of meeting and event space. Villas of Grand Cypress Silvio Vettorello Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Lake Como, Italy, appointed Silvio Vettorello as general manager. Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

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4 Smart Moves at Dream Hotel Group, Castlerock Asset Management and More

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Joann Dicion Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, appointed Joann Dicion group sales manager. Thompson will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel’s day-to-day operations. Previously, Gil Rios was the director of rooms at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Playa del Carmen.

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