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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.

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Dana Communications

MAY 2, 2023

We’re also touching on what’s happening in the tour operator and hospitality spaces to give you a fuller picture of cannabis tourism. THC in CO As one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, Colorado has been riding the high of cannabis tourism for years. 117 or lkaniper@danacommunications.com today.

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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. Using QR codes across all types of executions – including posters, contest sign-ups, Over-The-Top (OTT), in-venue signage ads and promotional giveaways – we’re driving traffic to websites.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). They spark employment across a spectrum of industries, from hospitality to tech.

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APRIL 21, 2022

Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Between 2005 and 2017, London saw an increase of 10.8 million visitors.

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JULY 6, 2023

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” with two-thirds of Canadian sentiment pointing to the approval of boosting tourism, regardless of resident age.

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MARCH 14, 2025

He has spent over 35 years in the international hospitality and business events industry, having began his career in hotels. Kaytlin Dangaran Kaytlin Dangaran, Elior North America Dining & Events Dangaran is promoted to corporate chef of dining and events at Elior North America Dining & Events , a global leader in food service.

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MAY 24, 2024

Meyer is promoted to the role of vice president of government and industry relations. He brings ample experience in numerous hospitality leadership roles and a range of expertise across luxury operations, community and investor relations, real estate development, preservation, finance and acquisition.

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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. Adriel Terbeche Adriel Terbeche, Visit Anaheim Terbeche joins Visit Anaheim as vice president of tourism and international sales.

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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. Grant Hart Grant Hart, Fenway Hotel Hart is promoted to the role of director of sales at Fenway Hotel.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Louis , bringing over two decades of leadership in travel and tourism. Both in his most recent position as CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, and earlier, his 20 years as president & CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, his work significantly expanded tourism and the tourism economy. He now joins St.

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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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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

He will draw on his over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry to lead all sales efforts, maximize revenue and overall profit and will oversee all marketing and public relations strategies. She has an extensive background in the hospitality industry, especially with hotel management and sales.

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JULY 20, 2021

During the summer, Tanger Outlets Atlantic City hosts a beekeeping program as part of the outlet’s commitment to environmental responsibility , aiming to promote the importance of building biodiversity within communities and provide habitat for the country’s declining bee population. Might kitchen-to-car be the next trend?

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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. Adriel Terbeche Adriel Terbeche, Visit Anaheim Terbeche joins Visit Anaheim as vice president of tourism and international sales.

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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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MARCH 29, 2024

These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors. Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Tourism bureau Experience Columbia SC hired both Shaffer and Lilly as sales managers. Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Visit Greater Palm Springs welcomed Foster as director of Palm Springs tourism.

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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. Adriel Terbeche Adriel Terbeche, Visit Anaheim Terbeche joins Visit Anaheim as vice president of tourism and international sales.

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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. Wells takes on the role of social inclusion manager.

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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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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. Adriel Terbeche Adriel Terbeche, Visit Anaheim Terbeche joins Visit Anaheim as vice president of tourism and international sales.

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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. Adriel Terbeche Adriel Terbeche, Visit Anaheim Terbeche joins Visit Anaheim as vice president of tourism and international sales.

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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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JULY 28, 2023

Spurrier looks forward to embracing Hawaii’s unique culture and resources alongside his team to promote The Westin Maui as a phenomenal experiential destination. Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

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. She brings over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry as well as a special connection to the location, having grown up in Oahu. Now, he has assumed the role of general manager.

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JUNE 17, 2022

The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in. More Travel-focused Resources.

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JUNE 20, 2022

The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where meeting professionals and WeTravel Academy’s new Sustainable Tourism course comes in. The Introduction to Sustainable Tourism course consists of ten short lessons taking a total of one hour to complete. Funding a Green Travel Industry.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

With over three decades of experience in hospitality branding, public and media relations, marketing communications and crisis communications, Amon is an experienced professional certain to establish Alma Resort as a leading destination. He earlier served as Business Event Specialist at Tourism Australia.

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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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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. Adriel Terbeche Adriel Terbeche, Visit Anaheim Terbeche joins Visit Anaheim as vice president of tourism and international sales.

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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. In 2018, he was named Manager of the Year at WRMC and in 2022 received Visit Fort Worth’s Beyond Award, which recognizes excellence in hospitality service.

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Dana Communications

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. The digital assets for the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism’s regular and co-op efforts below illustrate this concept. Enter…co-op marketing!

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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. Adriel Terbeche Adriel Terbeche, Visit Anaheim Terbeche joins Visit Anaheim as vice president of tourism and international sales.

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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. Morgan Simo Morgan Simo, Visit Panama City Beach Visit Panama City Beach promotes Simo to the role of special events operations manager. Louis as a leading destination.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

She has held numerous roles in sales and operations for the hospitality industry throughout her career. Also promoted within the team is Janiak as regional director of sales. Casie Riopta Casie Riopta Riopta is appointed as general manager at Aqua-Aston Hospitality ’s Aston Islander on the Beach.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

He brings over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently having served as general manager of Resort at Squaw Creek, a Destination by Hyatt property. He began his hospitality career as a sous chef at Hyatt Recently Grand Cayman.

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