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Smart Moves in Chicago, Salt Lake City and More

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Helman has been appointed director of Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (VBCVB) in Virginia and Townsend appointed its vice president of marketing and communications. For the past year, Helman has been leading the organization as its interim director while also serving as sports marketing representative.

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3 Huge Benefits of Sales and Marketing Teams Working Together

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Too many organizations view sales and marketing as two distinct and wholly independent departments. When marketing and sales teams work together, your organization can lower its cost per lead (CPL) while bringing in more quality leads. When both departments work together, communication with and to the customer improves.

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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. He has been with the organization for a total of 10 years, joining as program manager for IAAPA Europe in 2009.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, New Orleans and More

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He brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and hospitality to his new role, in which he will oversee an integrated sales, marketing and communications strategy for Highgate’s Hawaii portfolio. Kauffman takes on the role of regional director of communications.

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Tips for Streamlining Vaccine Verification from Marriott’s The Exchange

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But meeting professionals are still tasked with designing the level of screening required and communicating expectations appropriately. The process is HIPAA compliant and removes the need for meeting organizers to manage healthcare data as they simply need to check for the green screen. A Healthy Bubble.

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The Future Looks Bright for Destinations International’s Young Leaders

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“Globally, the Covid-19 pandemic showed destination organizations that we are ready and capable of handling the unexpected. I’m excited by the shift towards more socially and environmentally responsible meetings and events and the impact that this movement will have on our communities. The future of travel and tourism is now.

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Smart Moves in London, Miami and More

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Dillree has been with the organization since 2007 and has worked in numerous capacities, including as sales assistant, marketing communications coordinator, and most recently, digital marketing manager. Mathew Ratner Ratner is director of sports and entertainment tourism for Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).

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