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Smart Moves in Orlando, Anaheim and More

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She has been working in Orlando since 2011, holding multiple director positions with full-service properties within both Hilton and Marriott portfolio hotels, most recently as director of sales and marketing at the Marriott Village Orlando.

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Smart Moves in Denver, Chicago and More

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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. Jessica Ware Jessica Ware MMGY Wagstaff appoints Ware as marketing account director of travel and tourism.

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7 Smart Moves at Four Seasons, Visit Music City and More

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She’s been with the company since 2011, most recently as director of sales and marketing at Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel on the French Riviera. The agency specializes in travel, tourism and hospitality and has thorough knowledge of the United States. Amanda Hills Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

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In 2011, he received both the IHLA Chicago Department Head of the Year Stars of the Industry Award and the Hostmark Hospitality Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year. Throughout his 28 years in the hospitality industry, he has represented premier hotel brands from IHG to Hilton, plus various lifestyle hotels.

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The Value of Tourism in Trail Development

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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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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

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He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. Billy Thurman Billy Thurman, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront appoints Thurman as senior sales executive. Since then, he has shifted into more sales roles, and worked as senior catering sales executive in 2019.

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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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