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Don't miss bourbon tourism at WEC Louisville

MPI

Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon, where distillers have been crafting batches large and small since the 18th century and thus perfecting it for over 200 years—with Kentucky producing 95% of the supply, making it bourbon’s true homeplace. In fact, there are more bourbon barrels than people in Kentucky!

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Be One of the First to Meet in Louisville, Kentucky, a City That Always Brings Something Fresh to the Table

Connect Your Meetings

If you haven’t visited Louisville, Kentucky, lately, you might not recognize it. But at the heart of it all is the completely renovated and expanded Kentucky International Convention Center. But at the heart of it all is the completely renovated and expanded Kentucky International Convention Center.

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Nominations Open for 15 Over 50

Connect Your Meetings

These individuals can be planners, sales managers and executives, destination marketing veterans, hoteliers, venue managers, chefs or serve in any other role vital to providing attendees with memorable experiences. 26-28, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

Smart Meetings

Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York appointed Stellardo general manager and Menechella to director of marketing and communications for the Americas. Menechella brings over eight years of hospitality business and marketing experience. She began at New York’s The Mark Hotel, where she later became director of marketing.

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Immersive Meetings at The Smithsonian

Smart Meetings

The museums and venues under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institute in the Nation’s capital illuminate the imagination of visitors through history housed in elegance. of event space and is an ideal venue for hosting dinner or an opulent cocktail reception. And a bit of entertainment doesn’t hurt either.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. Mardell is general manager and Bruce is director of sales and marketing for Thompson San Antonio—Riverwalk.

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Where You’d Least Expect Them

PCMA Convene

Paducah, Kentucky. Paducah, Kentucky, known as “Quilt City USA.” Located in western Kentucky, at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio rivers, Paducah has been a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network under the sub-network of Crafts and Folk Art since 2013 thanks to its rich history in the quilting and fiber arts.

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