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William Fogler, Veteran Planner, Looks Back On 20 Years

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Lead Times, Planning Cycles Shrink William Fogler What’s changed since 2004, when he started WM Events? Since then, he’s scaled up to more than two dozen employees, along with a large roster of contractors in 45 markets across the country. “I also loved making parties,” he says. “I I loved cooking.” But not anymore.

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Smart Moves in Salt Lake City, Seattle and More

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Scott Cochran and Kitty Chau Scott Cochran (left) and Kitty Chau (right) Cochran is complex general manager and Chau is complex director of sales and marketing for dual-property Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown. Anya Buitrago Hotel La Compania in Casco Antiguo, Panama, named Buitrago director of sales and marketing.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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He has been regional director of sales and marketing at InterMountain Management, overseeing eight Washington and Oregon properties, and director of revenue management for over six years at Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. In 2004, Lloyd joined her current DMO and served most recently as its housing services manager.

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Toronto is a city of remixed visions, values, and creation.

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Destination Toronto’s 6ix Stack program is a comprehensive attendance marketing program that offers a range of services, from 24/7 on-demand assets to highly customized assets. Exhibition Place is a leading green venue and has been ranked in numerous awards and accolades for its sustainability efforts.

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ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President

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Denise has been a part of the BBC team for over 22 years, promoted to Director in 2004 and Vice-President in 2021. Most recently, she has served on ADMEI’s Board of Directors as Director of Conference, Vice President of Strategic Projects, and President-elect focusing on marketing and communication outreach.

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How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster

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Hotels, destination management companies, tourism-dependent restaurants and New Orleans & Company issued press releases, contributed articles and leveraged every conceivable marketing channels to tell the story of a reborn city. It didn’t matter who got the business, as long as we got business to New Orleans.

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Portland’s Most Livable City Designation Reflects Steps to Ensure Public Safety

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Another aspect of the Oregon Convention Center that sets is apart is its commitment to sustainability, which first kicked off in 2004 and was the first employee-led campaign for energy efficiency. Makers Market. One example of this is My People’s Market, he says. We think all conventions can benefit from this.”.