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Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions

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She was honored as the 2017 United Negro College Fund Mayor’s Ball Honoree for Civic Leadership and, in the same year, named by Network Journal one of the 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business. She earlier held the role of PHLCVB’s executive vice president, convention division.

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The Continued Rise of the Extended-Stay Hotel

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Placemakr, formerly WhyHotel , started as a pop-up in 2017 but later became a hotel brand with long-term plans designed for long-term stays. You could prepare all your meals in the rooms; they all have kitchens,” Skinner said. “At The project is scheduled to develop 50 Echo hotels. And there was the equally attractive low cost.

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The Cookie Rollercoaster Continues

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Remember, Safari and Firefox started blocking third-party cookies back in 2017. The steps marketers have been taking to prepare for Cookiepocolypse are still valuable. Here are a few examples: The Resurgence of Contextual Targeting Placing an ad alongside relevant content is always a good idea. Our industry is evolving.

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December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti

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Although admittedly intimidated by filling her predecessor’s shoes, she’s prepared. For a centennial event for National Automobile Dealers Association in January 2017, she created an authentic NOLA experience with a futuristic twist. She was recently promoted from director of operations to general manager.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Constance Samuels, CMP

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Preparing for the Exam Having worked in sales roles, she says “I wasn’t sure that I had the applicable experience to pass it.” In 2017, she passed on her first try. She joined a virtual study group to prepare. Despite her doubts, in early 2016, she began studying for the exam anyway.

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4 Emergency Preparedness Lessons from ADMEI 2019

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Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.” Tanal’s team had prepared by stockpiling water and fuel, setting up meeting spots in advance and relying on apps to coordinate rescue work, but the hit to the hospitality sector was painful. Strangers Stepped Up.

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New Report: IMEX 2022 Reached Net Zero Carbon Events Goals

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A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future. And 946 books have been donated since 2017.