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SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Ed Skapinok Ed Skapinok became senior vice president of sales, marketing and revenue at Aqua-Aston Hospitality in Honolulu. He previously worked for Hostmark Hospitality Group in Shaumberg, Illinois, Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants, Sheraton Hotels and InterContinental Hotels Group. Photo Credit: Aqua-Aston Hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Top 10 Meeting Destinations in North America 1. Chicago, Illinois 6. Denver, Colorado “We’re thrilled to be the number one city on this year’s Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO, Visit Orlando. Newcomers to the Top 10 include Austin, Texas (No. 8), Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona (No.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Hans Ritten Loews Hotels & Co announces Hans Ritten as the new general manager of Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. Since getting his start in hospitality in 1995, he’s worked for tour companies and CVBs. He blew over from another Windy City property, Omni Hotel Chicago, where he was general manager.

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JULY 18, 2017

Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Pop the cork on a great meeting held at Brooks Winery. The vineyard’s hospitality team and executive chef will work directly with meeting professionals to customize an experience at the estate.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

It was this moment where I realized that experiences in meetings can have an impact on attendees, and reshaped how I viewed my career. At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

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