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JANUARY 9, 2025

Currently, Super Sector NAICS Code 72 is designated for Leisure & Hospitality, covering hotels, restaurants, and related businesses. While this designation captures a portion of the Hospitality Industry, it excludes the live events industry, which frequently intersects with hospitality and represents a significant economic force.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

From the classic convenience of an airport hotel to the fun-filled water park of a Great Wolf property, here are three reinvigorated options to meet the unique needs of your next conference or meeting. Read More: Detroit: A Very Welcome Buzz For Great Conferences (and Fun!) Its 6,800 sq.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

She brings over two decades of experience managing high-profile conferences across various industries, spending the last decade of her career as president of events at Digiday, where she oversaw a team responsible for producing some of the media industry’s most influential gatherings.

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JULY 7, 2023

The Hospitality Show offered a mix of great insights and lessons to take home More than 3,500 attendees came together at the first-ever Hospitality Show at The Venetian Conference Center & Expo in Las Vegas June 27-29. F&B operates very differently than it did pre-pandemic, we’ve clustered a lot of positions.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Helping Hospitality Students Transition from Campus to Career 20 February 2024 Heading into a career right after college can be a daunting task for many graduates, especially transitioning from academic classes to the professional world. day conference. The application process runs from 1 November - 31 October each year.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Women’s History Month is a fitting time to look at the leaders in our midst—regardless of their title—and learn from their heroic approach to hospitality innovation. Some have worked in hospitality their entire careers, while others found their own routes to their roles.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

ESPA President Jacquelyn Denise Reid on how hospitality can expand the definition of inclusive Celebrating the contributions of more than 13% of the U.S. I also use the opportunity to speak to students about the groundbreaking accomplishments of Black people in finance, medicine, technology, science and in hospitality.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. Luxury Resort Brand Bardo to Open Pittsburgh Location in 2026 Boutique hospitality firm Left Lane will convert Pittsburgh’s 40-story Gulf Tower into Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh, opening summer 2006. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Conferences such as the Florida Land Title Association, which was held Oct. When BHG Financial Group hosted its 200-person conference in mid-October, they also offered their hand. The post Meeting Professionals Supporting Hospitality Rebound After Hurricane appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

The strengthening meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector has also made major economic contributions, with businesses worldwide investing more in corporate travel that builds relationships both within teams and extended networks. million people).

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JULY 15, 2021

By all measures, this week’s Destinations International Annual Conference 2021 (AC21) in Baltimore, Maryland, was a huge success. Or a completely on-site event at the scale of the 2019 conference in St. Conference of Mayors Partnership, and the 2021 DestinationsNEXT Futures Study. But he had no idea whether that might look like.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

Job Opportunities : It was great to see a presentation from CareerSource showing that hospitality and tourism jobs are not low paying in Florida. Community : Although this was not one of the conference topics, it is crucial. This year, Florida was hit by three hurricanes.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

In 2025, Canada will host many conferences in all fields. Let’s explore the top 12 conferences to attend in Canada 2025! Medical Conferences Canada is known for its world-class hospitals and research centres this makes it a perfect country to attend medical events.

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APRIL 5, 2022

After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. Academic Access to Events and Hospitality Grows. Events Is Taking Interns.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates. The new LRT extension ensures that delegates and travelers arriving in Ottawa experience the citys efficiency and hospitality from the moment they land.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Jordan Tourism Board Teams Up with Wego to Draw Global Travelers The most popular travel app in the MENA region, Wego, has announced a new partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board to highlight the countrys unique draw as an international destination with rich history, beautiful landscapes and a top-tier hospitality sector.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Go Beyond the Requirements Bettyanne Sherrer, vice president and managing partner CanPlan Events & Conference Services Inc. “They would rather you ask than guess,” she added. Still have questions?

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

It epitomizes the elegant space Avocet Hospitality imagines d’Iberville would have built to honor his king. The property offers six event spaces, between the North and South Gallery conference rooms, The Boardroom, The Study, a private dining room at Le Moyne’s and the divisible Crystal Ballroom.

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MAY 31, 2024

Gary Spencer and Erika Kauffman Gary Spencer (left) and Erika Kauffman (right), Highgate Real estate and hospitality management company Highgate expands its Hawaii leadership team with two new appointments. Spencer is appointed as senior vice president of sales & marketing, luxury, lifestyle & Hawaii.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), which advocates for the U.S. Read More: Shaping the Future of Hospitality Grow international travel to increase U.S. What do event professionals need? Support government policies to help attract and train the industrys future workforce. global competitiveness.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

Courtesy of Visit California How to Support Southern California After the Fires The resiliency of the hospitality industry is legendary and many hotels opened their doors for evacuated residents at discounted rates. The Peninsula Beverly Hills elegant Boardroom features mahogany wood-paneling, ideal for exclusive meetings and conferences.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Group gatherings, conferences and special events are emerging as major revenue drivers in the hospitality industry. Hotels that once relied on traditional spreadsheets and guesswork are rapidly transitioning to automated tools and data-informed strategies. This shift is not just about modernizing processes.

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JULY 26, 2024

Throughout his over three decades in luxury hospitality, he has managed a number of prestigious properties. Phoenix Porcelli and James Frankis Phoenix Porchelli (left) and James Frankis (right), Convene Convene , a hospitality company that manages and designs meeting, event and office spaces, promotes two senior leadership team members.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Mike Gamble, president of SearchWide Global , an executive recruitment firm that focuses on the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association and venue management sectors, thinks it is time to rethink how hospitality work is structured in order to provide the level of service conference travelers expect.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Most recently, she was sales director at Resort Lifestyle Communities in South Carolina, a hospitality company that provides resort-style living options for its retired residents. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

She brings over two decades of experience managing high-profile conferences across various industries, spending the last decade of her career as president of events at Digiday, where she oversaw a team responsible for producing some of the media industry’s most influential gatherings.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

She brings nearly 30 years of hospitality industry experience, throughout which she has been recognized for her leadership and industry knowledge. She brings extensive experience in luxury hospitality sales and marketing, most recently having served as complex director of luxury sales for Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya and Waldorf Astoria Cancun.

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APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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APRIL 3, 2025

One warm summer day in 2024, Eming and I locked ourselves in the conference room to hunker down and figure out how we could bring our podcast to the forefront of the meetings industry. Tyra Dyson, CMP, DES Chief Events Strategist, TCD Events & Hospitality See her speak in Smart Start: Better Together: Championing Women in Events.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Convene , a hospitality, event and workspace services company, has appointed Ryan head of sales and Summers chief marketing officer. Christian Maeder. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers.

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MAY 12, 2023

Her hospitality career began with Turtle Bay Resort, where she worked for more than 15 years, in roles such as conference concierge, conference service manager and director of catering and convention services. Previously, Harth worked with Fulcrum Hospitality, where she led its sales and marketing efforts.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

Focused Hospitality . The overarching goal of hospitality is to give people a positive and memorable experience. Events and conferences often embody all four sectors of the hospitality industry: entertainment and recreation, food and beverage, lodging and travel and tourism.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Read More : Colorado: Rocky Mountain High Alinio Azevedo Aspen Hospitality in Colorado named Azevedo CEO. Christina Mertz Mertz is Fairmont Dallas ’ director of catering and conference services. She previously worked as the property’s assistant director of catering and conference services.

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MARCH 19, 2024

However, she brings to the table over 35 years in the hospitality industry. She is skilled in event production, program development, event design, and logistical implementation, and she thrives in educating the next generation of event producers to achieve their goals of excellence in the hospitality industry.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spring Business Events and Conferences Spring 2025 packs Wall Street’s calendar with prestigious events. The AI Dev Conference at Shack15 on March 14 brings together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. Spring Tech Conferences Spring 2025 brings an exciting lineup of tech events to the city.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She brings over two decades of experience managing high-profile conferences across various industries, spending the last decade of her career as president of events at Digiday, where she oversaw a team responsible for producing some of the media industry’s most influential gatherings.

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