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Rebranded PCMA Embraced World Stage at Convening Leaders Conference

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Karamat predicted that elevated levels of security will evolve to become more seamless and less of an encumbrance as airport security has improved since 2001. This will get event organizers off the hamster wheel. An AI Spark Puppy cuddling PCMAs events industry-optimized AI tool , Spark was center stage in the Tech Lounge.

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Smart Moves at Impact XM, Visit Anaheim and More

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Drawing from her extensive background in business transformation, change management and leadership development, Cenicola with work with CEO Jared Pollacco to grow the organization by recruiting top-tier talent and steering the company through future acquisitions and integrations.

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Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis

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One Arizona hotel forged creative partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the local Afghan refugee community to address layers of disconnect happening in the city. Arizona was one of the top 10 ranking resettlement states from 2001-2021 and Phoenix became one of the assigned locations for Afghan refugees.

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Smart Moves in Florida, Wyoming and More

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She also worked as sales specialist for Marriott’s Florida’s sales organization. Most recently, Migoya worked as managing director at Hotel Hugo in New York City; during this time, he played a part in creating Thompson Hotels in 2001. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida.

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Industry Mourns Bob Lander’s Passing

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Bob Lander, who served as president and CEO of Visit Austin from 2001 to 2016, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Lander was active in a number of industry-related organizations, including Destinations International, PCMA, ASAE, and he served on the U.S.

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Talent Attraction Spotlight: Greensboro, NC

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As cities and regions across the country vie for talent , we are featuring economic development organizations implementing creative talent attraction marketing efforts as part of our Talent Attraction Spotlight blog series. This week, we are diving into talent attraction efforts out of Greensboro, North Carolina. Talent Program at a Glance.

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Smart Moves in Oceanside, Washington, D.C. and More

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Destinations International named Hall COO of the organization, beginning in April. Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Gretchen Hall, CDME.