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New and Renovated: Big Cities, Big Debuts

Smart Meetings

The convention center displays new artworks that center MGM Resorts’ commitment to promoting diverse and underrepresented artists within its corporate Fine Art program. The hotel, opened in 2010, is located in Midtown Manhattan at the corner of 44th and 8th Avenues in the vibrant Theater District. of meeting and event space.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Half Moon Bay and More

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ACVB has also promoted Laws to the role of director of sales. He joined ACVB in 2010 as citywide sales manager, adding to his over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Cosgrave is promoted to the role of vice president of account management. She is recognized for co-leading Cvent’s Women in Leadership Initiative.

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7 Tips for Driving Attendee Engagement at Virtual Events

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It’s important to frequently communicate and promote these areas for engagement both in advance of and during the conference. Event sessions: At the end of your conference sessions, have the speakers explain how attendees can connect with them and promote any related conference networking opportunities.

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How Technology Can Help Us Build a Greener Events Industry

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It provides us with the opportunity to not only protect the environment, but to ensure that we are contributing and promoting the well-being of people long beyond our event. Since joining PRG in 2010, he has served as Project Manager, Show Operations Manager, Show Services Manager, and Account Executive.

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Traveling with a Purpose: Marketing Strategies Supporting Charitable Causes

Dana Communications

To engage younger demographics, try promoting cause marketing campaigns on social media. DO use social media to promote your charitable cause. In 2010 KFC received significant backlash after partnering with Susan G. DO choose a charity that aligns with your hotel’s F&B program.

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Overtourism Management & Solutions: Where More Isn’t Better

Dana Communications

Private businesses Venezia Autentica and Fairbnb are proactively promoting more sustainable tourism. Soil and vegetation erosion attributed partly to daily tours helped cause serious mudslides in 2010 and 2017. But the government isn’t the only one making moves. Intentional ruin has been inflicted upon the site’s ancient ruins.

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Smart Moves in South Carolina, Missouri and More

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The Gant Aspen in Colorado promoted DiBernardo to sales manager. With more than ten years of hotel management experience, Grande began his hospitality career at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts before becoming director of housekeeping at Jackson Hole resort in 2010. Bree DiBernardo.