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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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DECEMBER 26, 2024

The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. The new Dreams Resorts & Spas-branded resort, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced in November 2024, is a product of a management agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and Cobbo Bay Developers SA.

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JULY 26, 2024

She brings extensive experience in live event production, finance, operations and sustainability. Most recently having served as EVP of production at MAS, he brings a comprehensive understanding of creative and production complexities as well as the importance of key partners and team building.

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APRIL 4, 2025

Hotel sales directors face increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns on their marketing investments, particularly in the meetings and events sector. This article explores proven strategies for hotel sales directors to enhance their meeting and event marketing ROI.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Mgeni Mpolo Mgeni Mpolo, Pendry West Hollywood Pendry West Hollywood appoints Mpolo as director of sales & marketing. With over two decades of experience, he is well-equipped to oversee all aspects of sales and marketing, driving brand awareness and growth and achieving revenue goals across guestrooms, banquets and catering.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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JULY 19, 2024

She brings an extensive background in hospitality and the events industry, having served as director of events at Palm Beach County Convention Center among other respected organizations. She brings over 26 years of hospitality leadership experience, several of which she has spent in outdoor adventure and leadership companies.

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JANUARY 20, 2025

But how does the concept apply to the hospitality sector? Freed up to work from anywhere (WFA), these digital nomads are the tech-savvy, experience-driven guests hybrid hospitality was made for. The post What is Hybrid Hospitality? As evidenced by all the Priuses on the road, people love a good hybrid.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Hospitality and event industry workers were among the most affected by the pandemic.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. She will now serve as director, marketing following her earlier role as associate director, research and analytics. Schatz will serve as general manager.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

They spark employment across a spectrum of industries, from hospitality to tech. It also creates demand for hotel staff, local tour guides, transportation services, and even temporary tech support for event production. Looking Ahead As we look to the future, the role of DMCs in shaping local economies will only grow.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

Dela Fuente rejoined The Hollywood Roosevelt as director of sales and marketing. She was most recently director of sales and marketing at Kimpton Everly Hotel in Hollywood. Switch , an event and marketing agency in Chicago, appointed Hirsch to senior vice president of sales and marketing. Nina Dela Fuente. Joe Hirsch.

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

You see, we’re the Einsteins of Events for AV and event production. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . The Production Channel. Socialtables. Gallus Events.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Brad Poarch Brad Poarch, Event Production Network Event Production Network (EPN) welcomes Poarch as its new president. Hillary Francis Hillary Francis, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort , names Francis as director of sales and marketing.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Joe Mauro Joe Mauro, Ritz-Carlton Boston The Ritz-Carlton, Boston , appoints Mauro as director of sales & marketing. She began her hospitality career as an events manager before moving into catering and group sales, and has been serving as a director of sales since 2019.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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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

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

She joined Fontainebleau Las Vegas in 2022 after over a decade in multiple leadership roles in the Las Vegas gaming and hospitality industries. He will oversee all daily operations and maintain the property’s reputation for five-star hospitality and personalized service. Stephen Power Stephen Power, The St.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Read More: Michigan Accessibility Guide High-level production technology that had to be brought in included a telecoil (t-coil) system popular in movie theaters. It’s not something they haven’t been asked 100 times before,” she said. Still have questions?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. She brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and experiential marketing. Yoshida will serve as director of marketing.

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OCTOBER 30, 2021

Read more: How the hospitality industry gave back during the pause. . Treasurer: Larry Green, owner, International Event Products. Immediate Past Chair: Rick Turner, event consultant, Forward Hospitality Group. Because the board is volunteer, all proceeds raised go to the fund. ” 2022 Board of Directors.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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MARCH 21, 2025

They Differentiate Your Property in a Competitive Market With countless hotels vying for the same business, competition among sales directors is fierce. A resort gifted planners with local, artisanal products, helping both the planner and the property make a lasting impression.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Segarra joined the destination in 2022 as chief marketing officer and since then accelerated the organization’s widest range of promotional efforts in their history, resulting in record visitation rates and a $10 billion economic impact in the local tourism markets.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Jitter Garcia Jitter Garcia Entire Productions welcomes Garcia as their new vice president of operations. She possesses fine-tuned expertise in strategic event planning, experiential marketing, brand activation and working with the media, lifestyle and entertainment sectors. million-square-foot waterfront property.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Darcy is director of marketing and communications for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Before Grand Geneva, Darcy spent six years with White Lodging Services in Merrillville, Indiana, where she was corporate senior marketing manager. Jenna Darcy. Jeff Olpin. Mary Castellanos. Kim Sidoriak, CDME. Jill Barrett.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

“We have a strong opportunity to deepen the process of hosting in-person, hybrid and virtual events and are excited to be able to better support meeting planners and event organizers while offering a wider range of products and experiences,” he said in a statement. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management.

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