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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine.

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New and Renovated: Skylines and Style

Smart Meetings

The 12-story property stands in the citys Mid-Market neighborhood, serving as a gateway to the citys theater district and situating guests walking distance to Moscone Convention Center. Its character is rooted in a “Sanctuary in the City” concept.

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Hilton Purchases Graduate Hotel Brand for $210 Million

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Acquisition accelerates growth of lifestyle market Thursday, Hilton announced it had agreed to purchase the Graduate Hotel brand for $210 million. Ben Weprin, also the founder of Nashville-based real estate company AJ Capital Partners, founded Graduate Hotels in 2014.

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Smart Moves in Vienna, Fari Islands and More

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Roland Hamberger Roland Hamberger As the managing director at Rosewood Vienna , the brand’s first hotel in the German-speaking market, opened in August 2022, Hamberger will lead the hotel in engaging guests with Austrian culture, providing exceptional services and amenities and reinforce the Rosewood brand’s sense of place philosophy.

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Five Reasons to Think Brazil for Your Next Meeting

Convene by PCMA

Well-connected and accessible Brazil is the fourth-largest aviation market in the world, with 37 airlines connecting 19 destinations to 58 major hubs globally. Having hosted major events such as the 2014 World Cup, the 2016 Olympics, and the 2024 G20 Summit, Brazil has also been confirmed as the host for COP 30 in Par. And downtime?

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Smart Moves in Laguna Beach, Dubai and More

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Muhly is director of sales, events and marketing for Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. She comes from nearby destination organization Visit Dana Point, where she worked as director of sales and marketing.

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Is paid influencer marketing ethical in the event industry?

Conferences that Work

Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. This is classic paid influencer marketing via social media, a marketing trend that has been rapidly growing since 2014. If so, I can send you more detailed information regarding these campaign components.

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