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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sustainability has been shaping society for quite some time now, and we’re seeing examples of it incorporated into wellness and hospitality more and more each year. Bamboo, glass and stainless steel are making big strides these days, doing their part to leave a smaller footprint and promote a healthier planet now and for generations to come.

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APRIL 25, 2022

For DMOs and CVBs promoting their own corner of the world to travelers, it may sometimes seem like the budget you’re granted just isn’t enough to accomplish all of your goals. Enter…co-op marketing! Among the benefits of co-op marketing programs for destinations, one is increased visitation. Pumped Up Purchasing.

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Techsytalk

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

You’re falling short on your marketing potential if you’re not using Pinterest for promoting your next event. This board belongs to hospitality and event planner Sara Berger. To make the most of social media promotion , you have to make use of the social networks beyond the obvious sites like Facebook and Twitter.

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Smart Meetings

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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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The media experts at Dana are constantly on the lookout for what’s new and next to promote our travel, tourism and hospitality clients. Below is a snapshot of the stunning results we achieved from this AI-enabled approach to target marketing for one of our clients: 75% average CTR – which is 7.5x Let’s dive right in!

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JULY 26, 2024

Melissa Mahon and Aaron Levinthal Melissa Mahon (left) and Aaron Levinthal (right), MAS Global experience agency MAS promotes experienced leaders to chief officer roles. Throughout his over three decades in luxury hospitality, he has managed a number of prestigious properties. Mahon will serve as chief operating officer.

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MAY 24, 2024

Meyer is promoted to the role of vice president of government and industry relations. She will continue to focus on overall partner investment in marketing programs, education and events. He brings over 30 years of leadership and sales experience in hospitality, previously serving as chief sales officer at Visit Orlando.

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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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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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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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DECEMBER 17, 2021

PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. Breining has a long, accomplished history in marketing and management, previously PRA’s director of sales. GHM) in Singapore has appointed Koh executive vice president of sales and marketing. Lindsay Breining. Indy Dodanwala.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Scott Kawasaki Scott Kawasaki, Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa appoints Kawasaki as director of sales and marketing. She has an extensive background in the hospitality industry, especially with hotel management and sales. He has served the hospitality industry for 35 years.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

Mercedes Miller Mercedes Miller, The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau Miller takes on the role of president of The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau , the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union City, following Cookie Smoak’s retirement.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Decker has spent more than 10 years in luxury hospitality sales. He has held sales and marketing directorships at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Maui, The St. Mancuso has been in event, tourism and hospitality sales for over a decade. Regis Princeville Resort and more. Anthony Mancuso, CMP.

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JUNE 7, 2024

With decades of experience leading full-service properties and a passion for fostering meaningful relationship and driving growth in the hospitality industry, Levy will take the helm at the resort and lead it through its upcoming multi-million-dollar renovation.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

He brings over 25 years of experience and passion for the hospitality industry and global travel, and is known for his skill in elevating operational performance and leading teams with strong staff engagement that have incredible guest satisfaction ratings. Richardson takes on the role of director of sales, marketing & events.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

They spark employment across a spectrum of industries, from hospitality to tech. A small change in the typical go-to goes a long way for the attendee, serves the immediate needs of the DMC's clients, and also enhances the overall quality of services in the destination, making it more competitive in the global market.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

She began her 26-year career leading marketing and special events in college sports at the University of Kentucky Athletics Association. Crystal Resto Crystal Resto, Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico appoints Resto as director of sales and marketing.

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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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AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino. Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans promoted Babe to hotel manager.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Paul Pomerantz Paul Pomerantz, ASAE As managing director of ASAE ’s Association Governance Institute (AGI), Pomerantz will lead the launch of the new initiative, which is dedicated to promoting excellence in governance practice for Associations. Dringham enters as director of marketing. Serra serves as director of sales and marketing.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Patel is currently president and COO of Ridgemont Hospitality in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he also served as vice president of operations and development. Pillet studied culinary arts in Nantes, France, during his hospitality education and went on to hold multiple leadership positions in the hospitality industry internationally.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

She brings over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing and a specialty in weddings, milestone anniversary celebrations, reunions and more special events. In this new role, she will optimize the resort’s growing wedding market. She brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

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JUNE 21, 2024

He brings nearly 40 years of hospitality experience across numerous leading hospitality companies, including 20 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Djokovic is appointed as director of sales and marketing. Rogers takes on the role of general manager.

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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. Alila Marea Beach Resort, Encinitas of Hyatt Hotels promoted Savastano to resort manager. Visit Seattle has named Johnson director of marketing.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Barnett was born in Australia and began his hospitality career at New South Wales ski resort Thredbo, before moving on to general manager roles in London and Chicago. Most recently, he served as the vice president of hospitality at Bonhomme Hospitality where he oversaw seven locations.

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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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JULY 12, 2024

Allison Aguilar Bultman Allison Aguilar Bultman, Destination Madison Destination Madison promotes Aguilar Bultman to a brand new sales position: convention sales manager, multicultural markets. Axel Najera Axel Najera, Fairmont Mayakoba Fairmont Mayakoba appoints Najera to the role of assistant director of 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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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 28, 2023

Samuel Spurrier Samuel Spurrier Spurrier is appointed as The Westin Maui Resort and Spa Ka’anapali ’s director of sales and marketing. Spurrier looks forward to embracing Hawaii’s unique culture and resources alongside his team to promote The Westin Maui as a phenomenal experiential destination.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director. She will also lead all marketing efforts and oversee the county’s implementation of its regenerative tourism approach. She will now lead the Aspen resort’s sales efforts and strategic initiatives.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

She possesses fine-tuned expertise in strategic event planning, experiential marketing, brand activation and working with the media, lifestyle and entertainment sectors. She will draw on her 16 years of experience in senior hospitality management roles to oversee and manage all of the hotel’s daily operations.

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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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