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Destinations Skill-up to Support Meetings Industry Advances

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This year’s popular Global All-Stars presentation looked at programs in three destinations—Los Angeles, the Netherlands and West Virginia—that considered the needs of locals when building creative programs to appeal to post-Covid visitors.

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5 Smart Moves at Palace Hotel, Wilmington Convention Center and More

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Most recently, Vilain has held positions as executive chef at Bridgeport Conference Center and corporate chef for Charles Pointe Hospitality, both in his hometown of Clarksburg, West Virginia. The post 5 Smart Moves at Palace Hotel, Wilmington Convention Center and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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

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Jeyakaran was named general manager of the 253-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston, in West Virginia. Davis is a certified meeting planner and a certified tourism ambassador. The post 6 Smart Moves for The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Jeyakaran Hector M.

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4 Smart Moves from Benchmark, Visit Denver and More

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Cahal Mowery Visit Denver appointed Cahal Mowery as the organization’s new director of convention sales, leading the mid-market and executive meeting manager sales efforts. The post 4 Smart Moves from Benchmark, Visit Denver and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Kokua Hospitality. Benchmark Resorts & Hotels.

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Puff, Puff, Plan Your Marijuana Policy for Events

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Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. Chill out and relax while we give you the lowdown on marijuana and meetings. West Virginia. The post Puff, Puff, Plan Your Marijuana Policy for Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. How should strategies vary by state?

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10 Smart Moves at Visit Santa Cruz, Benchmark, Turtle Bay Resort, Westgate Park City and More

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She will target two primary markets: corporate group meetings and international tourism travel trade. Benchmark Resorts & Hotels named Jim Koutsky director of finance for Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. Jim Koutsky. John Kurtzweil. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com. .