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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. It’s great to be part of this change and contribute to the future.”

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The Glorious Evolution Of SXSW With Scott Wilcox!

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“When we first started incorporating RFID in 2004,” replies Scott. “You don’t have to travel to an in-person venue or invest money in lodging. You don’t have to travel there. Just with a couple of weeks left in production, Texas got hit by this crazy winter storm that knocked out all the power.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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Fireplay , an event production company based in Nashville, is opening a Los Angeles office and has selected Sims to lead the branch. In 2004, Lloyd joined her current DMO and served most recently as its housing services manager. Carrie Sims. Louisville Tourism promoted Lloyd to senior housing services manager. Avi Phookan, CHBA.

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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. In 2021, Bollinger family acquired Ponzi Vineyards with the goal of the continued production of high-quality pinot noir and chardonnay.

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Smart Moves in Vail, Niagara Falls and More

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Souksanith was previously venue production manager at The Mason Dallas. Collett has over 20 years of event and video production experience and has also worked for Jack Morton Worldwide in multiple senior leadership roles. Dyson has been with ACVB since 2004, when she joined the organization as marketing manager. Pawin “P.J.”

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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

At that time, widespread internet usage had already wildly changed the landscape of the industry, increasing customer autonomy from the days of travel agency appointments and packages. Let’s rewind to 2004. TV, print, and radio advertisements prevailed as travelers and companies were still adapting to the nascent digital world.

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inCONVERSATION with Danilo Cerqueira, Founder and CEO of Tempovip DMC Portugal

inVOYAGE

Wrapped in history, Mediterranean scenery and old-world charm, Portugal is no stranger to the luxury travel market and has been a firm favourite for incentives for years. Promoting the right product to the right client is our mission. But what’s on the horizon for 2023?