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Smart Moves in Sedona, Cayman Islands and More

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Rojas joins as assistant general manager. He brings over 25 years of experience across finance, events and facility management. He most recently served as general manager with Jackson Convention Complex and the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Mitchell joins SCC as assistant director of event services.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Barbara Connell, CMP Fellow

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To her, event management is “a far-reaching, integrated field.” When it comes to the esteemed industry designation, Connell says, “It’s not just receiving letters behind your name; it relates to understanding how organizations work and the impact that each individual can bring to the overall health of the company.”

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Denver and More

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She will oversee sales, strategy and implementation of the company’s Strategic Meetings Management Program. Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. Yoshida will serve as director of marketing.

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Smart Moves at Dreamscape Hospitality, Marriott International and More

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Alison Piatkiewicz Alison Piatkiewicz, Visit Baton Rouge Visit Baton Rouge welcomes Piatkiewicz to its team as destination sales manager. Sam Basu Sam Basu, Marriott International Marriott International appoints Basu as the area general manager of Puerto Rico as well as general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan.

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Think Event Technology Is Still a Man’s World? Think again. 

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The program also features continuing education, a mentorship program and career mapping—all focused on elevating women in the event technology field and identifying clear career paths towards management and leadership positions. Carly Ellis Regional Venue Services Manager, ANZPAC What three words describe your approach to life?

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Southern California Trailblazing Women Speak Out

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Pioneering hospitality leaders forged new paths to top of LA hotel world The hospitality landscape in Los Angeles is filled with bold female leaders brave enough to break away from the Mad Men norm to bring their unique leadership styles forward for the benefit of their organizations, the industry and future hospitality professionals.

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Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis

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One Arizona hotel forged creative partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the local Afghan refugee community to address layers of disconnect happening in the city. Different perspectives are also an asset when it comes to upper management positions. “My So, Christmas was super important. or ‘would this work?’