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

Smart Meetings

A 2011 ICON Award winner, he has managed multimillion-dollar budgets and large-scale teams while staying active in industry associations like ILEA, NACE, MPI and GSBA. She joins the organization after nearly a decade leading Discover Long Island, where she drove major growth in tourism revenue and strengthened regional economic development.

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Smart Moves in Denver, Chicago and More

Smart Meetings

She brings a wide range of experience in visa services, having earlier led one of the largest J-1 visa programs at Cultural Visas. She previously served as the resort’s manager for small groups & meetings, having begun with the resort in 2011 as a member of the sales & marketing team.

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

Smart Meetings

In this role, he will work hard to maximize shareholder value and focus on building an inclusive work culture where employees feel valued, appreciated and motivated—which only adds to The Harbor Club’s reputation for a fantastic guest experience. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles.

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The Value of Tourism in Trail Development

Solimar International

As a mode of active recreation for residents and out-of-town visitors, trails also serve to encourage domestic tourism activities and spending at businesses located nearby. Across the nation, trails are stimulating tourism spending. Trails and Tourism – Supporting Communities. Katherine Frey/The Washington Post).

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Why Are Public and Private Stakeholders Investing in Foreign Tourism Projects?

Solimar International

Tourism is a global business: last year, global capital investment in travel and tourism totaled $856 billion. When it comes to tourism, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders invest not only domestically, but also abroad. Chain hotels are a classic example of private-sector FDI in tourism.

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Rotorua to host Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2024

Travel Daily Media

“Rotorua is a magnificent city, the birthplace of the visitor economy for New Zealand, where business events, tourism and hospitality hold a sacred place. Our intent is to amplify the taonga (cultural treasures) of the city by bringing MEETINGS back to where it all began for New Zealand tourism.“Its

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5 Ways the Meetings Industry is Changing the Face of Events

Social Tables

Today, there’s nothing second-tier about what they can offer a new class of attendees who prize experience as much as convenience: walkable cities, knowledge economies, authentic culture, and, just as importantly for planners, cheaper prices. In fact, these attendees represent 40% of all overnight visitors to the city.

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