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Smart Moves at Travel Portland, Metro Toronto Convention Center and More

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Conway joined the team in 2010 at vice president, communications and public relations, before moving into the executive leadership team in 2017. Throughout his career, Patino has worked with leading hotel brands and travel organizations, including the U.S.

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The Event Planning Gene

Smart Meetings

Formerly a postgraduate in public relations and advertising, working with technology clients as a PR executive, a vacation to the Cayman Islands was all it took to change Pereira’s career trajectory forever. “I Pereira joined The Westin Grand Cayman in 2017 as pool and beach concierge. But life had different plans.”

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5 Tips for Planning Fundraising Events That Exceed Expectations

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In this guest post, Accelevents co-founder and COO Zach Hagopian breaks down the five most crucial tips he’s learned from his own experience organizing an annual event in Boston. I even organize my own annual fundraiser, hosting over 1,000 attendees every year to support cancer research and treatment.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Heather Kirksey and Jason Lusk Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has promoted Heather Kirksey to vice president of public relations, corporate events and membership. In her new role, Kirksey will lead the membership and events team, in addition to the organization’s public relations department.

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Defining Employee Engagement and Making a Case for Nurturing It

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It also means that these employees are connected to their organizations. Worker engagement has to do with how involved an employee is in advancing the goals of her organization. Employees trust the leaders to make the right decisions for the organization. Everyone believes that the organization is on a path towards success.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

A hospitality and tourism industry veteran with more than 15 years of experience, Li previously worked for NYC & Company from 2017-2020. She returned to the organization in February after nearly three years at the Long Island CVB. A lifelong resident of New York, Boylan started her career with NYC & Company in 2013.

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5 Tips for Planning Fundraising Events That Exceed Expectations

Social Tables

In this guest post, Accelevents co-founder and COO Zach Hagopian breaks down the five most crucial tips he’s learned from his own experience organizing an annual event in Boston. I even organize my own annual fundraiser, hosting over 1,000 attendees every year to support cancer research and treatment.