Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In her more than 25 years in the industry, she’s had stints with Caesars Entertainment, Westmont Hospitality Group and University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. Before this, he was director of sales for Concord Hospitality Enterprises and complex business development manager for Interstate Hotel and Resorts. Foundation Trustee for MPI.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

Switching careers to discover your passion There is a near endless list of jobs in the world but some people were just born for events and hospitality. Maybe It’s in the Blood Although she was born to parents who worked in hotels, Natasha Pereira chose a different route on her way to the hospitality world.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Rick Schatz and Ronni Anderson Rick Schatz (left) and Ronni Anderson (right), Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown HRI Hospitality announces two appointments to lead the opening of Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown. He has spent nearly 40 years in hospitality at various Hyatt properties around the globe, from Vancouver to Baha Mar.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

appoints London-based Hills Balfour as its European sales, marketing and public relations representative. The agency specializes in travel, tourism and hospitality and has thorough knowledge of the United States. Lindvall has dedicated 30 years of his career to hospitality, mostly with Marriott.

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Smart Meetings

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. He brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to his new role, in which he will oversee operations, team culture, branding, strategy and community engagement.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Berry has also worked in leading hospitality roles at Le Meridien in Santa Monica, Jamaica Bay Inn in Marina Del Rey and Cambria Hotel & Suites LAX in El Segundo, all in California. Shircel has been on Visit Mesa’s communications team for two years, most recently as its media relations specialist. Juan Mercadante. Clive McNish.

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Smart Meetings

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. He will oversee direct sales, marketing and public relations.

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EHL Insights

MARCH 13, 2024

A crisis can hit any business at any time. It could start as negative news that snowballs, terrible online reviews, or even an ill-advised foray into social media. This type of event can tarnish your brand, harm your relationship with your customers, and have a damaging effect on key business outcomes.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

Kim has been in events and luxury hospitality sales for 10 years and most recently worked at Highgate hospitality as its area account director for groups. Most recently, the 25-year hospitality veteran was executive vice president at Visit Huntington Beach. John Ehlenfeldt. Previously, O’Dell was president and CEO of Events DC.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

A separate mingling area—a social room with high cocktail tables, where people can relax and talk—is also essential says the hospitality consultant. Related : How to Recover Post-Oscars. Feed to Impress. Whether you opt for finger foods or a multi-course, seated meal, go all out.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Also, have your law enforcement, security, medical staff, and public relations team ready and ensure they know their roles and responsibilities. But, unfortunately, you won’t necessarily have the luxury of time to track down a manager or other authoritative figure, so make sure efficient communication can be maintained.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2023

Dowling previously worked with South Dakota- and Wyoming-based energy company Black Hills Energy, where she led its strategic communications, brand management and public relations efforts. Troy Wood, CMP Wood is director of sales for Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 24, 2024

21, 2024 Where: ChowNow Headquarters, Los Angeles, California Website: TheChefConference.com 2023 Attendees: 150 A new gathering for culinary professionals has been freshly prepared: The Chef Conference, a bicoastal event that debuted in April in Philadelphia, led by hospitality law expert and chef Mike Traud, JD, Ed.D.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

“And I thought I wanted to go into public relations. Which then realized, I need to actually go into hospitality conference management” “I actually then went to Las Vegas, attended the school.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

She brings extensive experience in strategic communications and public relations to her new role, having worked across public policy, higher education, and media. She most recently served as chief of public information at Sinclair Community College. Ron Eifert has been promoted to the role of director of sales.

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Solimar International

MAY 8, 2022

I received a degree in Communication with a focus in Public Relations from Virginia Tech. I received a minor in Hospitality and Tourism which is how I learned about tourism management and destination marketing organizations. We utilize this resource to stay up to date on green practices in hospitality and tourism management.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 17, 2024

Heather Kirksey and Jason Lusk Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has promoted Heather Kirksey to vice president of public relations, corporate events and membership. In her new role, Kirksey will lead the membership and events team, in addition to the organization’s public relations department.

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DCI

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

With groups like the Public Relations Society of America and Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association Internationa l handing out awards each year, destination marketers need to keep their eyes open for applications and submissions. And it certainly didn’t hurt her career.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 31, 2024

Wright, who has more than 20 years of experience working in hospitality, most recently worked as director of sales for Loews Minneapolis, spearheading the brand transition to the Lofton Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in early 2024.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 15, 2024

Richardson, who has worked in sales and hospitality for almost three decades, has extensive experience managing international group sales initiatives and formulating sales and marketing strategies, which she will bring to her new role at MTCC. Innocentin has worked in hospitality for more than 20 years.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 29, 2024

Smith has more than 30 years of industry experience and has a deep understanding of Nashville’s unique hospitality landscape. Alison DeBorba and Olivia Hill Ensemble Hospitality has announced the appointments of Alison DeBorba and Olivia Hill both to the role of corporate hotel marketing managers.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 5, 2024

In his new role, Helms will oversee group and event sales efforts, event planning, marketing, public relations, and hotel activations. Crucet has 25 years of industry experience working in hospitality, sales, catering, and operations. Most recently, Crucet served as sales leader for Marriott Multi-Hotel Sales South.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 1, 2022

She has more than 20 years of hospitality experience and most recently worked as director of sales and business development at The Dupont Circle Hotel Washington D.C. In her new role, Rioux will take on the property’s overall sales, marketing, and public relations efforts. Danica Potier.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Vidrine has years of experience in marketing and public relations in the tourism industry. Thompson has more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 12 years in hospitality leadership roles, and has been with Hilton since 2009 across San Diego, New York City, Washington, D.C., Mario Thompson.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 26, 2023

Prior to joining the team, Phillips, who has more than 35 years of experience, served as senior vice president of operations for 73 Deville, a creative marketing, advertising, and public relations agency. Cristina Muku JW Marriott Grosvenor House London has appointed Cristina Muku as director of sales and marketing.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2024

He has nearly 30 years of combined hospitality operations and sales experience. Doane has more than 20 years of hospitality experience and most recently worked as chief commercial officer at Accor North America. Jeff Doane Omni Hotels & Resorts has announced Jeff Doane as its new chief commercial officer.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 15, 2021

In his new role, Mack will manage public relations and communication efforts for VSL, targeting local, national, and international media sources. Magdy has been in hospitality for more than 20 years, working with hotel chains such as Sofitel, Fairmont, and JW Marriott. Mariette Magdy.

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DCI

JULY 14, 2022

JT Long is the content chief at Smart Meetings , an integrated media company for the meetings, travel and hospitality industry. And all it takes is some elevated public relations. If there’s something deeper happening in your destination, reach out with pitches for placement in Smart Meetings.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2022

Palacios has been a hospitality industry sales leader in the New York City area for more than 20 years. A hospitality and tourism industry veteran with more than 15 years of experience, Li previously worked for NYC & Company from 2017-2020. NYC & Company has announced four recent appointments to its convention development team.

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DCI

MARCH 7, 2023

I would love to see one of our industry associations take the lead in developing a national campaign to spotlight the types of career paths that exist in hospitality and tourism and create a compelling “brand” for what we have to offer,” she said.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 10, 2022

Molino has worked in hospitality for nearly 20 years, most recently with Choose Chicago as director of hotel sales and national sales manager after joining the DMO in 2017. He previously served as communications and public relations director. Denece Laborde. Explore St. Paul Pettas.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 15, 2019

Attending the workshop were 20 participants from 10 destinations, representing such organisations as Ikarus Tours GmbH, India Tourism Beijing, India Tourism United House, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation, Myanmar Tourism Federation, Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism (..)

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 26, 2021

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Ammons attended Baldwin-Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, earning a degree in Mass Communications & Public Relations. After graduating, Ammons was able to use the connections she made during her internship to land a position with global hospitality company TAO Group, based in New York City.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 11, 2019

This will be compounded by better marketing and public relations strategies and the “enforcement” of MICE venue standard in line with sustainability criteria. Standardisation is a key element of trustworthiness. “Standardisation is a key element of trustworthiness and is a tool to assure the country’s readiness.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Boasting an award-winning team of over 400 specialists across 23 global offices, Allied creates conversion-driven campaigns for major brands in film, TV, sports, gaming, live entertainment, cultural institutions, hospitality, and consumer goods. Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Jessie Malpica and Stephanie Lapsley Jessie Malpica (left) and Stephanie Lapsley (right) With 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including nearly a decade at Ritz-Carlton hotels, Malpica looks forward to serving as the director of operations of the first Ritz-Carlton property in the Pacific Northwest, The Ritz-Carlton Portland.

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