Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Jamie Bruce Jamie Bruce, Teneo Hospitality Group Bruce, who has been an integral part of Teneo Hospitality Group s leadership team for the past decade, transitions into his new role as president. Drew Holmgreen Drew Holmgreen, PPAI Holmgreen joins Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) as president & CEO.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Jitter Garcia Jitter Garcia Entire Productions welcomes Garcia as their new vice president of operations. 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. He most recently worked with Summit Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

Alila Marea Beach Resort, Encinitas of Hyatt Hotels promoted Savastano to resort manager. Boonie has been promoted to director of rooms at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Hirsch brings three decades of experience in hospitality and business event sales and marketing to his new position. Michael Savastano. Jordyn Boonie.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

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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. Kate Yordi Kate Yordi, Visit Mesa Visit Mesa , the regional destination marketing organization for Mesa, Arizona, has expanded its team with the promotion of Yordi.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

Here are five reasons why incorporating surprise perks into your hotel sales strategy can transform relationships, promote loyalty, and ultimately increase bookings (and ROI). A resort gifted planners with local, artisanal products, helping both the planner and the property make a lasting impression.

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Smart Meetings

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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Smart Meetings

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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

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Smart Meetings

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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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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. She brings over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as director of sales and marketing for Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards.

Hospitality 130

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Joining Helderman on the executive team is Michaels, after her promotion from general counsel to chief administrative officer. She joined Fontainebleau Las Vegas in 2022 after over a decade in multiple leadership roles in the Las Vegas gaming and hospitality industries. Stephen Power Stephen Power, The St.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Tourism Tourism Promotion 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Tourism Tourism Promotion 130

Smart Meetings

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. Cote Family Destinations appoints Dresnin as chief people services officer.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Her over two decades of marketing experience, with a specialization in hospitality, make her a strong leader to oversee strategic and innovative marketing at BWH Hotels and ensure teams across the company achieve their goals. Donatelli is promoted to director, national accounts, after her six previous years at Omni Hotels & Resorts.

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Smart Meetings

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.

Human Resources 246

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Tourism Tourism Promotion 130

ADMEI

MARCH 19, 2024

Denise has been a part of the BBC team for over 22 years, promoted to Director in 2004 and Vice-President in 2021. However, she brings to the table over 35 years in the hospitality industry. As the essential global resource and platform for Destination Management companies, ADMEI plays a significant role in the hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Tourism Tourism Promotion 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Tourism Tourism Promotion 130

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Approximately 65% of the Centre’s food and beverage items are sourced from local suppliers and farms, promoting a more sustainable food system by reducing the carbon footprint associated with long-distance food transportation. Action plans to minimize carbon footprints are a significant priority for Toronto’s hospitality industry.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in the hospitality industry using chatbots? It can be said that the use of chatbots in the hospitality industry is still in the process of evolving. Let’s now discuss how hospitality brands can use chatbots for their business. Tailored promotions and guest profiling.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. How a Special Olympics Event Made Waiting Fun. CSR continues in Orlando!

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Tourism Tourism Promotion 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

She will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of marketing strategies, advise and facilitate engagement opportunities for partners and members and promote DI products, tools and resources. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Tourism Tourism Promotion 130

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Whether it’s picking out the right event management system or marketing partners for promotion, we face a dozen important decisions about our events each day. Tip: if you need help deciding how to run your event production the right way, here’s our free event production guide just for you. Decisions, decisions.

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Smart Meetings

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. I didn’t pick hospitality; it picked me,” said Candace Hemingway. “I

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MARCH 8, 2024

Brad Poarch Brad Poarch, Event Production Network Event Production Network (EPN) welcomes Poarch as its new president. He brings decades of hospitality experience, including several years as a general manager. She brings a focus on team development and nearly 30 years of hospitality experience.

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