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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Sandra Olivia Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, announces Oliva as director of marketing. She’s been with the company since 2011, most recently as director of sales and marketing at Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel on the French Riviera. Amanda Hills Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

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DECEMBER 27, 2022

An important, often overlooked, aspect of meeting planning is accommodating those who have accessibility needs that are not detectable at first glance. Recently, the city of Visalia, California, announced it is a certified autism-friendly destination, a welcome addition that will help planners meet those hidden needs.

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JUNE 22, 2022

The event also featured the Belize Tourism Board’s Senior Travel Trade Officer Mrs. Deborah Arana, who gave an intimate press conference on how the country of Belize is marketing itself to both leisure and business and meetings travelers.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. 6 Steps to a Viral Marketing Campaign.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria making landfall in Puerto Rico, one of the worst of many destructive turns of nature during the past year, many directly affecting hubs of the meetings and hospitality industries. Whether you’re in the tourism industry or not, it will have a downstream effect everywhere.”.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Welcome Empathy Tourism. Hotels, destination management companies, tourism-dependent restaurants and New Orleans & Company issued press releases, contributed articles and leveraged every conceivable marketing channels to tell the story of a reborn city.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

When I first heard about it, I was at an NCBMP board meeting, planning the annual conference that subsequently went virtual in November. I talked to a meeting planner who was in tears because someone finally appreciated the struggle to convince others that this is an impactful sector. Tourism changes views.

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DECEMBER 21, 2016

In an effort to provide a better experience for meeting planners and attendees, the state government of Baja California Sur in Mexico has opened an international bid for management and operations of the Los Cabos and La Paz convention centers.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Virginia and Maryland to draw large meetings to Indianapolis, which was named the number one convention city in the U.S. She’s been with Visit Indy since graduating from Indiana University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in tourism management. He was previously regional director of sales and marketing, Australia and New Zealand.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

We marketed around traveling with a purpose,” Waterman said. Philanthropic tourism became a marketing message, with CSR opportunities to give back to the community a popular addition to group agendas. The campaign told the story of how the city is open and stronger than ever. “At Humor Helped Overcome Negative Images.

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AUGUST 1, 2016

Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) will honor four industry leaders on Aug. The DMAI Hall of Fame award was created in 2014 to honor individuals who have changed the future of destination marketing for the better, made significant contributions to the advancement of the industry and shaped travel marketing.

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MARCH 12, 2018

Jane, in Chicago, appointed Emily Cornelious director of sales and marketing. Gaccetta has served as vice president, client services for One10 marketing. Davis is a certified meeting planner and a certified tourism ambassador. Emily Cornelious St. The property is scheduled to open in spring 2018. Jeyakaran Hector M.

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JANUARY 23, 2018

Linda Menshon Linda Menshon has been appointed director of sales and marketing at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. Menshon has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing, with expertise in the Southwest Florida market. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Kenny, who holds an M.B.A.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Dawn Aronson Dawn Aronson was named director of sales and marketing at Carmel Mission Inn in Carmel, California. Aronson brings 28 years of hospitality experience to the role, and will be tasked with planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development programs for the property’s meetings and convention business.

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JULY 21, 2023

Kristin Hankins, director of sales and marketing, San Francisco Marriott Marquis Since the first day our doors opened 34 years ago, we’ve been a tower of strength and reliability in times of crisis for all in need. Read More: Wellness and Sustainability Top Agenda for Accor Tourism is vital to San Francisco’s economic recovery and vibrancy.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

John Reyes John Reyes joined Visit Sacramento as the chief operating officer, where he will enhance sales and marketing strategies and oversee the convention center expansion project. Photo Credit: The Don CeSar Todd Gerhrke Todd Gerhrke has taken on the role of director of sales & marketing at The Don CeSar in St.

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JULY 12, 2017

Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) in California has hired Laura Manriquez as the new director of sales and marketing. She brings more than eight years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry and will focus on management of sales and marketing programs for group travel. Jim Koutsky. Robert Dorr.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Louis Escoto Washington Park Hotel in Miami appoints Louis Escoto director of sales and marketing to maintain relationships locally and regionally, drive guestroom sales for the leisure and corporate markets and manage the property’s amenity partnerships.

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JUNE 28, 2017

Foley will be responsible for leading sales initiatives related to meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, and the market for the brand’s oceanfront resorts. Josoff has a diverse background, with 20 years of industry experience, and brings a strong sales and marketing skills. Lisa Josoff. Jean Capps.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Lead associate for events and strategic market development. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. Between our facility management, and sales and marketing initiatives, I love the variety.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

The city is quietly ranked as one of the largest art markets in the U.S., Please call the Tourism Santa Fe Sales Team to start exploring this great destination and allow us to assist you in a smooth and artistic meeting planning process. Meet Different in ‘The City Different’ appeared first on Blog.

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JULY 19, 2017

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. the Mid-Atlantic metro market and Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner in Virginia. John Browarsky .

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Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Event Course – Located in the UK, their courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing and they help find a 3-month internship once you’re done their course (note: you have to be in the UK to take advantage of the internship).

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Kathleen (Katie) Conaway VisitPITTSBURGH, the official tourism promotion agency for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, hired Kathleen (Katie) Conaway to the newly created position of domestic and international group sales director.

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AUGUST 29, 2017

For instance, a corporate planner working for a major tech brand and one working for a tourism board will have entirely different backgrounds. Marketing and public relations are an inseparable part of meeting and event planning. Designing a memorable event requires a wide variety of skills. Diversify Your Scope.

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JUNE 21, 2017

McGrath joined the teamed after serving as vice president of sales and services for Richmond Region Tourism in Virginia. Irwin’s diverse background includes senior leadership positions in golf operations, sales, marketing, training, golf course maintenance, golf course construction and facility operations.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

When I attended a Green Meetings fam trip to Vancouver in June, sponsored by Tourism Vancouver, sustainability wasn’t just part of the program — it was the main event, and woven into my entire experience. Later, we explored the public market and local stores nearby, as troubadours serenaded pedestrians.

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JUNE 8, 2017

In fact, Cleveland could be called the “comeback city” for tourism , conventions and professional meetings. Let’s look at how these world-champion cities stack up as meeting destinations. During the past decade, the city has asserted itself as a major player in the meetings and events market.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The smartphone is for everyone; we don’t have to think the iPhone is about a certain demographic, or country or vertical market: It’s for everyone. The market potential is clear. For professional meeting planners, mobile devices put the power of augmented reality into their hands. I think AR is that big.

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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. Meeting planning is very exciting because of the variety it offers.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. He was the guest speaker for the HT Brand Studio special on “Emergence of Vernacular Marketing” Where to Find him? Nir is an expert on product marketing and development. Robert is the Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at multiple universities.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

How much do you feel you still truly understand venue marketing in today’s ever-involving digital world of snaps, stories, fluctuating industry relationships and new commission structures? Step 1: Understand your Venue Marketing Discoverability Influence. Times, they be a changin’. And really, who doesn’t like thinking about pie?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Lead associate for events and strategic market development. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. Between our facility management, and sales and marketing initiatives, I love the variety.

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Ileana Acosta Kimpton Ink48 Hotel in New York City has named Ileana Acosta its new director of sales and marketing. Acosta will be tasked with increasing the Manhattan hotel’s occupancy and revenue, as well as generating bookings for the 6,000-square-foot meetings and event space. The William Vale in Brooklyn. Mayberry Multimedia.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

The MBECS were created jointly by Meeting Professionals International and the Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council. A: Strategic planning. H: Meeting or event design. J: Marketing. Implement a sustainability management plan. Measure the value of the meeting or business event. J: Marketing.

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MAY 31, 2016

CHME, CHSP, CMP, CHE, who in addition to teaching classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver, serves as a faculty adviser for the school’s hospitality, tourism, and events management department. His students are required to plan at least two events before graduation as part of their classwork. How do you market this event?”

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MARCH 1, 2017

. * Another 125 projects are in the early-planning stage. A few high-profile properties scheduled to hit the market this year and next include: * AC Hotel Miami Aventura in April. * Moxy NYC Times Square in July. * Gaylord Rockie Resort & Convention Center in October 2018. Hilton ranks No. 2 in the rush for hotel rooms.

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