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JULY 24, 2019

He went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida.

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MARCH 21, 2018

Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Pritzker Award for Excellence. Pasha’s company books over 100,000 room nights annually, working with corporate and association clients.

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OCTOBER 12, 2017

Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Pritzker Award for Excellence. Pasha’s company books over 100,000 room nights annually, working with corporate and association clients.

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AUGUST 19, 2019

5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies is out and some of the entries provide insights for meeting planners into what trends in travel and entertainment they should be paying attention to. With multiple locations in conference cities like Orlando, Fla., Gating level. anonymous user. DataTable subpages. Media Image.

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Jean Spaulding Villas of Grand Cypress named Jean Spaulding director of sales and marketing for the Orlando, Florida, property. Most recently, Spaulding, who was named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Travel” by Travel Agent Magazine, served as director of sales and marketing for Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Lindsay Hardee Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando appointed Lindsay Hardee group sales manager. Most recently, Sandi held the role of senior director of sales at Meet AC. Nour Asfari Nour Asfari was appointed area director of revenue at global hospitality company Benchmark in Orlando.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Simply Divine, Orlando, Florida. Voted Best Food Truck in Orlando 2015, Chef Edgar and the team at Simply Divine will create a bespoke menu for your event, based on your requirements, using fresh and flavorful ingredients. Choose from classic buttermilk, cinnamon roll, and for the more savory-minded, the “grilled cheese experience.”.

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JUNE 14, 2017

Dana Orlando . Wischermann Partners appointed Dana Orlando as general manager of Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Orlando will lead the operation of the historic downtown hotel located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Event planners can create a memorable party by hiring a Human Slinky performer, such as Scarlett Entertainment & Events’ Veniamin, who has appeared on Late Show with David Letterman , America’s Got Talent , Britain’s Got Talent and The View and at SeaWorld Orlando. Rubik’s Cube.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Traditional meeting powerhouses were still among the SmartAsset’s Top 25 Best Cities for Conferences. Orlando ranked No. Smart Meetings is thrilled that several of the places we have recently visited made the cut. 6, with a higher concentration of dining and entertainment options than San Diego or Orlando.

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AUGUST 4, 2017

Bad publicity is only a moderate concern among all meeting planners, and even less important in the large-meeting segment (1,000 attendees or more). More key findings: Chicago, Orlando and Washington, D.C., should be pleased.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The nation’s most populous city contains myriad meeting venues , from large hotel banquet halls to meeting rooms atop skyscrapers. The expansive New York City public transportation system connects them all, in addition to virtually any destination for post-meeting plans. of exhibits.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? . As a result, your choices are limited. We can’t stress this enough.

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AUGUST 1, 2016

Gary Sain is former president and CEO of Visit Orlando. Before he passed away in 2012, he helped put Orlando on the meetings map, as the city welcomed a record 51.5 The Nicki Englander Grossman Endowed Hospitality and Tourism Management Scholarship will be awarded annually to students who study hospitality-related fields.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

He previously worked at The Ritz-Carlton’s properties in the Caribbean and Mexico region, Naples, Georgia and Orlando. In this role, he’ll oversee financial performance, employee/guest engagement, community relationships, partnerships and talent development. Siegel has been with the brand for almost 18 years. Patrick Pacious.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. She’ll be holding promo events worldwide in Frankfurt, Barcelona, Mexico City, Chicago, Orlando, Las Vegas, Toronto and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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MARCH 22, 2017

At Hilton Orlando, Spencer’s for Steaks & Chops maintains a temperature-controlled wine room that presents the perfect intimate setting for the oenophile group. Meals catered by Ravinous Kitchen, the on-site farm-to-table eatery , feature pairings of Ravines wine with full, sit-down dinners among the barrels and riddling racks.

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

Previously, Thomas served as director of sales for Hyatt Place Orlando Airport, and more recently government senior sales manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa, where she booked more than $1.6 Kimpton’s Surfcomber Hotel Asa Thomas Asa joins Art Ovation Hotel with more than 17 years of experience as director of sales.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Goodnow has previously worked at Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau in Rhode Island, Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Photo Credit: The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Since its inception, the Orlando-area amusement park has been a place that has made every parent’s wallet just a tad bit lighter and every child’s heart a bit more golden. Many Walt Disney Parks and Resorts also offer hundreds of thousands of square feet of great meeting space and experiences that go far beyond Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Recipes were dictated by the individual culinary history of the hotel’s distinct location.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is the perfect backdrop for larger than life Lego dinos, princesses and Planet Hollywood memorabilia. Take window shopping to the next level by dividing your group into teams for a selfie scavenger hunt in the happiest browsing place on earth.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

“She knows the Chattanooga market very well and has extensive experience managing all aspects of successful meetings, conferences and events.”. in Orlando, Florida. Kathleen Bernesby. Kathleen Bernesby was named senior director of sales and marketing for Planet Hollywood International, Inc.

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APRIL 11, 2017

Orlando International Airport (MCO). Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Charlotte Douglas International Airport(CLT). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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MARCH 28, 2017

Hyatt Regency Orlando. JW Marriott Austin. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Omni Nashville Hotel. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Mandalay Bay Resort. – JW Marriott Austin in Austin, Texas, jumped nine spots to fourth place, making its first appearance in the top 10.

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

Between medical meetings and mega-computer trade shows, their collective experiences help a variety of businesses stage critical, and fun, events around the globe. They deserve a job title that reflects what they do and one they own wholeheartedly.

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JULY 12, 2017

He attended Florida Southern College in Orlando. He brings vast experience in financial operations at multiple resorts, including as chief financial officer for Visionary Destin, a resort and property management company in Destin, Florida. Barret De Santos. He brings 35 years of experience in the Hawaiian hospitality industry.

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MARCH 14, 2018

Its annual industry convention and competition will be heating up ovens next month at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. of meeting space and 1,254 guest rooms. Pie is such a large part of our heritage that the American Pie Council (APC)—yes, there is one—has been hosting the APC National Pie Championships since 1995.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: MarketingDirecto.com in Orlando. What I love about my job: The people I meet at each event, and the connections and bonds that are made when you meet these phenomenal, respected professionals and experts in their respective fields, whether in marketing, advertising or technology, from all around the world.

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MAY 31, 2017

Universal Orlando Resort. of meeting space. Count on Disney to take meeting magic to new heights. We’re talking six themed convention resorts at this Orlando destination totaling more than 700,000 sq. of meeting, ballroom and function space, and more than 5,000 guest rooms. How to choose? universalorlando.com.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter first opened at Universal Orlando Resort in 2010 and has been expanding since. Universal's Aventura Hotel Loews Royal Pacific Resort The Loews Meeting Complex Bridge Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Hard Rock Hotel. By 2020, there will be 295,000 sq. Bring a pen wherever you go.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Joshua-Sudock/ Disney Parks The much-anticipated StarWars: Galaxy’s End is coming to Disneyland Resort , and Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando in 2019. Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando and Hollywood give patrons a taste of life as a wizard.

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MARCH 21, 2017

Orlando, Florida. As the home of Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios, Orlando is a super fun destination. Even though it’s a state-wide delicacy, the dish can be found everywhere in Orlando. It’s a fun but most likely false anecdote. Also, tropical weather can be enjoyed year-round—just watch out for gators!

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Spark team-building experiences, held in Cirque du Soleil’s custom-built venues in Las Vegas, Orlando and Mexico’s Riviera Maya, encourage self-exploration in a group setting. Novel venues and engaging activities help participants to discover new things about themselves and their colleagues,” Guilford says.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Spark team-building experiences, held in Cirque du Soleil’s custom-built venues in Las Vegas, Orlando and Mexico’s Riviera Maya, encourage self-exploration in a group setting. Novel venues and engaging activities help participants to discover new things about themselves and their colleagues,” Guilford says.

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DECEMBER 19, 2018

Orlando, FL. Meeting Expectations. Founded in 1992, Meeting Expectations is a full-service meeting planning and association management company that drives client success through effective and engaging event and membership experiences. Hello Destination Management. aci, Cartier. Atlanta, GA. Soho Experiential.

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