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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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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Black History Month is underway during the month of February and many companies within the hospitality industry are recognizing and honoring the achievements of African Americans and their contributions throughout U.S. Black History Month took root in 1915, 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.

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MAY 23, 2023

This resource introduces foundational practices to assist professionals in the hospitality industry who aspire to host successful events welcoming and accepting all stakeholders to feel a sense of genuine inclusiveness. DEI impacts the hospitality industry with the three pillars: education, inclusive marketing and supplier diversity.”

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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. Pinterest boards are a way for users to organize their photos into categories. This board belongs to hospitality and event planner Sara Berger. What’s so special about this social network ? For starters, it has 72.5

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

These organizations do much more than simply design and coordinate events; DMCs are truly the unsung heroes of local economies, with an impact that extends far beyond the realm of tourism. They spark employment across a spectrum of industries, from hospitality to tech.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Araujo will work to formalize the organizations sustainability mission, leading the companys global sustainability strategy by aligning operations with environmental and social goals, driving climate urgency initiatives, advancing sustainable partnerships, delivering comprehensive training and implementing sustainability into company culture.

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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. He will lead Cvent’s global, 1,500+ person client services organization, focusing on customer experience and client satisfaction.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

She will build on the resort organization’s people-driven culture to improve the physical and mental wellness culture throughout the organization using data-driven solutions. She has an extensive background in the hospitality industry, especially with hotel management and sales. Before joining Play Social Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Oaks has also worked with charity and professional organizations such as Downtown Springfield, The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Springfield Crimestoppers. 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.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. Koh enters the role with more than 30 years of commercial, branding and hospitality management experience, most recently the senior vice president of sales and marketing at GHM. Lindsay Breining. General Hotel Management Ltd.

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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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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Decker has spent more than 10 years in luxury hospitality sales. Previously, Rothberg was mademoiselle d’Etiquette at Etiquette by Tara, a self-started business that teaches children’s etiquette and hospitality training classes, which she continues to run. Mancuso has been in event, tourism and hospitality sales for over a decade.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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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. He brings over 20 years of experience in business development, sales and marketing.

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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. Punchios takes on the role of director of sales. Dringham enters as director of marketing.

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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. She brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. ACVB has also promoted Laws to the role of director of sales. and New Orleans.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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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. Prior to joining the resort, she gained several years of sales and marketing experience, particularly with private club organizations.

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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. Najera has honed his skills in marketing throughout his two decade career, working across various sectors, including advertising and hospitality.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

Designed in collaboration with Tourism Cares, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the hospitality industry more eco-friendly, this free course is a first step towards a more sustainable style of travel. Diversity initiatives, hospitality development and disaster relief are just a few programs that Tourism Cares has supported.

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JUNE 17, 2022

Designed in collaboration with Tourism Cares , a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the hospitality industry more eco-friendly, this free course is a great first step toward a more sustainable style of travel. Hundreds of pages of e-books and guides about the hospitality industry are also available.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Bree DiBernardo Bree DiBernardo, The Gant The Gant promotes DiBernardo to the position of director of sales. LyLy Nguyen LyLy Nguyen, ACVB Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes Nguyen to the role of data and analytics manager. She will now lead the Aspen resort’s sales efforts and strategic initiatives.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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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. Resnick has been promoted to executive chef at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Boston. Adam Resnick. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers. Each brings over 20 years of experience. Kevin Croke.

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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. He brings over 25 years of experience in Hawaii’s hospitality industry, plus thoughtful leadership skills and the expertise of a local.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Staffing shortages and ensuing issues have become commonplace in the hospitality and tourism industries and a stark reality meeting professionals must now grapple with at nearly every turn. Smart Meetings reported that roughly 44 million vacancies in the industry remain as of July, 2022. Building Employment Pipelines through Education.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2024

He grew in his experience at prestigious golf clubs across the nation, organizing and executing events on both local and national levels. He has enjoyed a robust hospitality career across various departments, including front office management, catering and remote sales.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. He brings over 20 years of hospitality sales expertise, and most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Rosemont.

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