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Modern Convention Centers Becoming a Dire Necessity

Smart Meetings

Louis Public Radio in May of 2017, when the prospect of a convention center upgrade seemed increasingly likely following a local election. “So, million-square-foot Nashville facility, built in 2013. Louis’s renovations for years, often with the market gains of other cities lurking in the backdrop. We’ve lost ground,” Explore St.

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Tourism Improvement District – A Funding Model Case Study

Solimar International

The TID tends to fund services such as marketing programs, tourism promotions, and projects to regenerate the destination to make it more attractive to prospective visitors. In 2013, West Hollywood revived its previous TID and increased the hotel’s levy from 1.5% West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District Case Study.

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Hawai‘i Convention Center’s Teri Orton on Leadership and Overcoming Obstacles

Convene by PCMA

Before taking on the general manager role at Hawai‘i Convention Center in 2013, Teri Orton worked in a variety of hospitality roles throughout Hawai‘i. “I We are constantly working on educating prospective employees about the many benefits of joining our team. i Convention Center has a prime location within Honolulu’s Waik?k?

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Athar Festival catalyses Saudi creativity during one of its most transformative eras 

Travel Daily Media

Machado was recognised by Adweek as Grand Brand Genius (2013 and 2018) – the only person to ever win it twice. He led campaigns such as Proud Whopper, McWhopper and Google Home of the Whopper during almost six years at the fast food giant. Prior to joining Burger King, Machado worked for 18 years at Unilever.

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Oman Air Aims to Join Oneworld

Business Traveler USA

Qatar Airways joined Oneworld in 2013, and the airline group’s CEO Akbar Al Baker is currently the chairman of the alliance. At any time, there are ongoing discussions with a range of prospective members but we do not comment on any specific airlines,” a Oneworld spokesman said. omanair.com, oneworld.com.

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Thailand plans to boost MICE sector

Travel Daily Media

Thailand is targeting significant growth in the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector in 2013. As a result, TCEB has now increased its targets for 2013, with delegate numbers expected to reach 940,000 and revenues forecast to hit THB88bn. Thailand Travel Mart 2012. billion (US$2.7bn) in revenues.

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Tourism Improvement District – A Funding Model Case Study

Solimar International

The TID tends to fund services such as marketing programs, tourism promotions, and projects to regenerate the destination to make it more attractive to prospective visitors. In 2013, West Hollywood revived its previous TID and increased the hotel’s levy from 1.5% West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District Case Study.

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