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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Courtney Mesmer, CMP

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Like many others in my profession, I stumbled into meeting planning,” she says. But during an internship in Washington, D.C., “I She has now been in the meeting planning industry for over two decades. There is an inexplicable magic to events that can’t be replicated in any other marketing channel.”

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6 Smart Moves at Visit Sacramento, Fairmont, The Don CeSar & More

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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: Visit Sacramento Mark Huntley Fairmont Washington, D.C., Photo Credit: The Fairmont Washington, D.C. Lafayette Square.

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6 Smart Moves for The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton and More

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Jane, in Chicago, appointed Emily Cornelious director of sales and marketing. Gaccetta has served as vice president, client services for One10 marketing. Aretha Kelly Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), in Washington D.C., Emily Cornelious St. The property is scheduled to open in spring 2018.

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6 Smart Moves at Visit Indy, Le Pavillon Hotel, Kimpton Solamar & More

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Krysten Douglas Visit Indy has promoted Krysten Douglas to senior sales manager, D.C. Douglas will work closely with organizations in D.C., Virginia and Maryland to draw large meetings to Indianapolis, which was named the number one convention city in the U.S. Her background is in nightlife marketing. by USA Today.

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6 Smart Moves at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Marriott Marquis Chicago & More

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He first joined Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in 1996 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. Cindy Runchman Cindy Ruchman has been named the director of sales and marketing at the brand-new Marriott Marquis Chicago. Michael Murphy Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe announced Michael Murphy as the new general manager.

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4 Smart Moves at The National Conference Center, Palace Hotel and More

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His experience spans more than 30 years of growing sales in competitive hotel markets. His most recent position was the director of sales and marketing at Hilton Arlington in Virginia. Her most recent position was director of operations, The Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C. The National Conference Center. Tiffany Cook.

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Designing for Belonging

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Thought leaders relate that statistic to meetings: Attendees who have a sense of connection and belonging are more likely to return, they say. Reflecting on the APA 2023 event, which took place from August 3 to 5 in Washington, D.C., Make it authentic, not just a marketing ploy.” What’s a Belonging Day?

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