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9 Smart Moves in California, Florida and More

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Her accolades include 2009 Spirit of NACE Mary Margaret Traxler Award and 2018 CRVA Partners in Tourism Hospitality Professional of the Year award. Moncur’s recognitions include Visit Lake Norman’s Stellar Seller Award in 2013, Hilton Hotels’ Spirit Award in 2009 and MVP status with Homewood Suites in 2006. Brian Hilterbrandt.

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Smart Moves in Myrtle Beach, New York, Fort Worth and More

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She previously held leadership roles with Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Manchester Grand Hyatt and DoubleTree Mission Valley, and returns to Coronado after serving as Sales and Service Manager at Loews from 2005 to 2009. Kristen Reynolds has been named president and CEO of Choose Chicago , effective May 5. title from Cond Nast Traveler.

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U.S. Travel Names Geoff Freeman President and CEO

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Travel , Freeman headed the work that led to the establishment of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009, which created Brand USA, U.S. Travel’s tourism promotion arm. In his previous position as chief operating officer for U.S. He has also been instrumental in the creation of TSA PreCheck and the Meetings Mean Business Coalition. “We

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Now is the time to rethink and restart the events industry: Interview with Angeles Moreno, Managing Partner at the Creative Dots

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‘My vision was to change tourism’. ‘I When I was living with my family in the Canary Islands, where I grew up, my father was a managing director of a hospitality company, so my dream was to set up the tourism company of the future. My vision was to change tourism. My vision was to change tourism.

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Smart Moves in New York, Panama City Beach and More

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Stewart has received various accolades and designations, such as the Florida Festivals and Events Emerging Leader Award, the Sports Tourism Strategist designation from Sports ETA and a Professional in Destination Management designation. Jakob Wahl. Wahl will be president and CEO of IAAPA , effective Jan.

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Destinations Brace for Incoming Seaweed Bloom

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The resort has, since 2009, embraced a philosophy centered around not only providing an unforgettable guest experience but also embracing and supporting the surrounding community. In a partnership with Cotelier Hotels, 5% of all proceeds go to Rise to prepare care packages, including food and other essential items.

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Smart Moves in Vail, Niagara Falls and More

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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority in the Caribbean’s Castries, Saint Lucia named Charles-St. Jules has spent over 20 years in hospitality and tourism management and has been with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority for nine years. Since joining the travel bureau, Dyson has held leadership roles in international and domestic tourism.