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Smart Moves in Little Rock, Oakland and More

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Prior to this new position, Oaks worked for Bank of Springfield Center in Illinois as its director of operations and box office manager and, later, as the center’s general manager. Louisville Tourism has promoted Morgan and Lundy to marketing manager roles and hired Clements as convention sales assistant. Brian Oaks. Matt Connelly.

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5 Reasons Why Surprise Perks Help Hotel Sales Directors Secure Higher Bookings

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Here are five reasons why incorporating surprise perks into your hotel sales strategy can transform relationships, promote loyalty, and ultimately increase bookings (and ROI). Theyre Cost-Effective with a High ROI The beauty of surprise perks is that they dont need to break the bank.

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Smart Moves in New York, Panama City Beach and More

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She has also held senior marketing positions with firms EY, Grant Thornton, PWC and SNR Denton, communications roles with Bank of New York and CIBC Melon, and interim global marketing stints with WTT Group and YTKO Group. Steffan has been promoted to director of sales for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Starting IPW 2022 with a Green Bang: Tourism Cares Pledges $10,000 to IDEAS for Us

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As an organization supporting sustainable and beneficial travel, Tourism Cares maintains three funds that support efforts investing in tourism infrastructure, reestablishing tourism after a natural disaster or promoting diversity within travel. of sod into tiny farms that can feed families and supply local food banks and restaurants.

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He brings over 22 years of community and business development experience, having worked in key banking roles such as regional manager and branch manager throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Mario Farfan Mario Farfan Meet Chicago Northwest welcomes Mario Farfan as group sales leader, account executive of group sales.

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IHG Diversifies Workforce and Provides Opportunities for HBCU Students

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Business students, they may go into banking. Not only will it help to counteract the hospitality staffing shortage, but the business relationship also promotes equality and inclusiveness within IHG and provides Morehouse College and CAU students with the resources and education to be successful in the hospitality industry.

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Smart Moves: Pivotal Group Appoints New GlobalMeet CEO

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It is used by five out of the 10 largest US banks, half of Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and biotech companies and all Big Four Consulting Firms, which audit 90% of all Fortune 500 companies. GlobalMeet’s event technology makes fully interactive, live events available for audiences numbering over 100,000.