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Smart Moves in Scottsdale, St. Louis and More

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Darby Gyscek and Ricky de Jesus Darby Gescyk (left) and Ricky de Jesus (right) Kimpton The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, named Gyscek director of sales and marketing, and de Jesus director of catering. Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas.

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Smart Moves in Houston, Chicago and More

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Bringing over 35 years of experience in international tourism and hotel business, Arnold is an incredible choice to manage the hotels’ growth in a prime alpine destination. He will help Thompson Hotels to enter the Texas market with a band, and to establish the hotel as a stylish destination.

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Smart Moves in The Palm Beaches, Los Angeles and More

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Segarra joined the destination in 2022 as chief marketing officer and since then accelerated the organization’s widest range of promotional efforts in their history, resulting in record visitation rates and a $10 billion economic impact in the local tourism markets.

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Bloomington, Minnesota: Simply Central and the Home of Mall of America

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Paul and just minutes from MSP International Airport, making our destination a central location for meetings, conventions, and tourism. As the home of Mall of America and 40 hotels with over 9,000 guest rooms , we are sometimes referred to as the hospitality capital of Minnesota. 50-plus restaurants, and more than a dozen attractions.

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Smart Moves in Louisville, Lenox and More

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The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Arizona welcomed Keough as director of sales and marketing. Keough brings 18 years of hotel sales experience to his new role, most recently working for Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix as its director of sales and marketing. Paul Jansen. Cohco Harbour. Jon McGaunn.

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Who Travels for Business?

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According to the global survey of 3,850 business travelers in 25 markets: Nearly all global business travelers (94%) are willing to travel for business in the next 12 months, including 67% who are very willing. 25 Minnesota $27.80 25 Minnesota $27.80 The vacation provider met with Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon.

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Live from DMAI in Minneapolis

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The Destination Marketing Association International Annual Convention takes place Aug. The premier event for destination marketing and management professionals is being held at Minneapolis Convention Center. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings. 1−3 in Minneapolis. The opening gala helps inaugurate brand-new U.S.

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