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New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

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So, Bluewater hosted event organization personnel at its production studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where planners and presenters virtually hosted the event. “For Detroit” at Michigan Central Station; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech. Virtual Storytelling Gathers Communities in the Physical. VR in F&B.

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List of association management companies in US (with expertise in Virtual & Hybrid Events)

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Key services offered: Start Up Services Meeting & Event Planning Technical Solutions Membership Services Operations Management Compliance & Certification Marketing & Planning Financial Management & Administration PR and Social Media Association Transition. Association Management Center (AMC).

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4 Smart Moves at AHC+Hospitality, Hilton and More

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Ashley Savransky AHC+Hospitality in Grand Rapids, Michigan, appointed Ashley Savransky marketing coordinator. Savransky will work in collaboration with the marketing team for the brand’s properties in the U.S. and internationally. AHC+Hospitality. Smith The recently renovated Hilton Fort Collins in Colorado named Kevin F.

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5 Smart Moves at Kimpton, Miraval, Hilton and More

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Marshall Hilliard Marshall Hilliard was appointed director of sales and marketing at Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Hilliard will be responsible for the planning and implementation of sales strategies to maximize hotel revenue and occupancy.

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Interviews with Planners - Greg Jenkins

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Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. Jenkins recently served as Chair, and produced the 2017 Special Event (TSE) Opening Night Party. Bravo Productions.

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6 Smart Moves at JW Marriot, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and More

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AHC & Hospitality named Randi Talmage sales manager of JW Marriot Grand Rapids in Michigan. He will be responsible for the group’s executive vice presidents and the operational division heads of food and beverage, sales, marketing, rooms, engineering, security and quality improvement. Randi Talmage. John Browarsky .

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Train Stations Blend History and Art to Make Unique Events Venues

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Louis Union Station,” Todd Hotaling, vice president of revenue and marketing at Lodging Hospitality Management, says. In Detroit, Ford Motor Company recently purchased long-abandoned Michigan Central Station, announcing plans to turn it into a new tech campus and a beacon of promise and commerce for its Corktown neighborhood.

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