The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The AER Cooperation AG manages all commercial offerings on behalf of AER e.V. The organization promotes travel by public transport and has been compensating for the entire event for years. About AER AER is an alliance of 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, many of whom focus on sustainable travel.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 20, 2022

coordinator to manager? and across multiple departments, including brand management, public relations and digital content creation. “We are thrilled to see our team grow in Southern Nevada and continue servicing our clientele across the state.”.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2021

She also worked as area director of sales and marketing for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ properties in Toronto and Vancouver; before this, she worked with Destination Toronto as director of citywide sales and event management. Nostrand is general manager for Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Pennsylvania. Dave Nostrand. Diego Oviedo.

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Smart Meetings

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. Patrick Lacassagne Patrick Lacassagne, Viceroy Chicago Lacassagne joins Viceroy Chicago as General Manager. Schatz will serve as general manager. to Kansas City.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). With 21 years of experience in college athletics in the realms of marketing, promotions, advertising, sponsorship sales and activation, graphics, licensing and event production, Suitt provides unsurpassed expertise. Kingston, Jr.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

Risk Management. More often, companies are dealing with tragedies ranging from public relations scandals to natural disasters. More : 7 Tips for a Successful Crisis Management Meeting. Many event profs are realizing secondary hashtags can be as effective as your primary one when you promote them to attendees.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

Maarten Beach Resort & Spa Reichelt takes on the role of general manager at JW Marriott St. Andrew Rogers Andrew Rogers, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park appoints Rogers as general manager. Todd Reichelt Todd Reichelt, JW Marriott St.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Koji Akaboshi Akaboshi joins Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida as hotel manager. appoints London-based Hills Balfour as its European sales, marketing and public relations representative. Most recently, she was general manager with Dream Hotel Group.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Alicia Learner , visitor information services manager, Travel Juneau : The ability to pivot and adapt to a constantly changing situation. It should be a perpetual pillar in any destination management organization. We hope it inspires you as much as it gave us hope. We are up for the challenge and do not back down easily.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 23, 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard TAAirlines’ Flight PR1 with service from media strategy to crisis management. Securing this feature in a high level, nationwide publication exposed Carmel-by-the-sea to the UK tourism market, increasing the likelihood of off season travel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

OVG360 , Oak View Group’s sustainability-focused venue management division, named O’Dell president of venue management. government and chief executive officer and general manager at Walter E. government and chief executive officer and general manager at Walter E. Roy joined Atlanta’s Hilton Anatole as its general manager.

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Solimar International

MAY 8, 2022

Learn about one of the most interesting Virginia Destination Management Organizations here. What is the role of Virginia Destination Management Organizations in working with this national brand? I received a degree in Communication with a focus in Public Relations from Virginia Tech.

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DCI

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Development Counsellors International (DCI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Hanna Gbordzoe to Vice President of Content & Social. The post Hanna Gbordzoe Promoted to Vice President, Content and Social appeared first on Development Counsellors International (DCI).

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2020

“And the public relations before a trade show nowadays you can’t just drop it on the day of the trade show, they’ll never be seen. So we had already been counting down new product promotions. We’ve been promoting the show with a color graphic of our trade show, a photo of our trade show booth.

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

They design, build, install, and manage customized exhibits, helping clients tell their brand story and expand their reach. 360 Destination Group Irvine, CA 360 Destination Group, the go-to destination management company for stress-free event planning, ensures seamless event management for incredible corporate experiences.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 29, 2023

We cannot think of a better opportunity for the Maldives right now to reconnect with the Chinese travel trade and elevate the Maldivian brand to new heights,” – says Thoyyib Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at MMPRC.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 21, 2019

As any experienced event management agency will tell you, the safety and comfort of your guests needs to be a top priority at all times. However, you can, as an event management agency , plan for the worst while hoping for the best. Public Relations Flubs. Post authored by Sarah Hill, Content Writer at Seven Events, Ltd.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 26, 2019

An effective promotional campaign driven by a rock-solid marketing communications strategy helps make this connection. Annual sales promotions. If you are operating on a limited budget, the cheapest way to achieve results is through public relations. The number of sales you get from public relations.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

These events will offer profound insights, specialised knowledge, and practical experience to deliver practical solutions and propose effective policies and strategies to contribute to the promotion of sustainable tourism development. Throughout 18 editions, ITE HCMC has consistently grown and expanded in scale.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2023

You could promote your event on social media, in industry publications, and through email marketing. Don’t forget: Someone may want to register for the event, but their manager or another high-level executive must sign off on the purchase. Promote your event early and often. Create a compelling event message.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 16, 2022

That includes the hidden metadata that teach platforms like Facebook and Google how to read, segment, and promote your site’s pages. Michael Engard is a web developer and UX/UI specialist at mdg , a marketing and public relations agency specializing in audience acquisition for live and online events.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 18, 2022

Promoting a destination is about more than just encouraging attendees to enjoy the city when they aren’t in sessions — it’s also about the prospect of bringing its flavor into an event with local speakers, entertainment, food trucks, and other experiences. RELATED: Read a Fortune article on the rise of bleisure travel.

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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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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit OKC) has promoted staff members within the organization. Katy Birchett-Smith has been promoted from convention sales manager to senior convention sales manager. Vidrine has years of experience in marketing and public relations in the tourism industry.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 1, 2024

Dani Schneider and Abby Feltzer Choose Lansing has announced a promotion and a new hire. Dani Schneider, CTA, has been promoted sales manager after previously serving as Choose Lansing’s sales and services coordinator. Selena Coles Visit Williamsburg has named Selena Coles as its new public relations specialist.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Creating positive press coverage is one of the best ways to build public awareness and enhance your brand reputation. Where advertising works to get your brand known, public relations (PR) tells your brand story, shaping public perception. PR is a vital part of event promotion. Promote your event on social media.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 15, 2021

Visit Salt Lake (VSL) has appointed Ryan Mack as its director of media and communications to support VSL’s mission and promote Salt Lake as a travel destination for tourism and conventions. In his new role, Mack will manage public relations and communication efforts for VSL, targeting local, national, and international media sources.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Bang will be responsible for driving growth and revenue for the region and will lead consumer-facing strategies, including sales, marketing, public relations, brand management, and the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. Hyps worked at VISIT Milwaukee for 15 years, most recently as associate director of sales.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 26, 2023

Phillips first joined the team in January 2018 as director of tourism promotion and strategic alliances, where she successfully worked to enhance Florida’s Historic Coast as a tourism and meetings destination. This marks a promotion from Muku’s previous role of director of sales, a position she had served in at the property since 2019.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 29, 2024

Emma Elder The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has hired Emma Elder as national sales manager. Prior to that, she served as sales and event manager at a boutique inn in Vermont, overseeing sales for all events, room blocks, and ground bookings. Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 10, 2022

Laura Gonzalez will serve as national account manager, focusing on the sports tourism market to promote Jacksonville as a destination for youth, amateur, collegiate, and professional sports, as well as sports conventions. Kelly Sanderson has been named convention sales marketing manager. Denece Laborde. Explore St. Paul Pettas.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2024

Class of 2024 member Cierra Belin, Client Operations Manager at Blavity Inc, shares her thoughts about why it is important for managers to trust the ideas coming from younger employees. It is important that managers trust their younger counterparts with our ideas on how to shake up the industry for the better.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 5, 2024

Helms, who has been with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts his entire career, continues his 13-year tenure with the brand following his most recent role as sales manager and director of group sales at the Hyatt Regency Denver/Grand Hyatt Denver. Bertha Crucet Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay has appointed Bertha Crucet as director of sales and marketing.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In her new role, Rioux will take on the property’s overall sales, marketing, and public relations efforts. Marcus Hotels & Resorts has promoted Danica Potier to executive director of sales for the Milwaukee market. Danica Potier.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 11, 2023

Keep reading to learn how to create a conference budget, costs to consider, and promotional expenses you won’t want to forget — plus get access to our event budgeting templates. By managing your event budget effectively, you can increase the chances that your conference is a success and that attendees are engaged and have a good time.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2024

Previously, Snow worked as senior tourism marketing and sales supervisor at Visit Central Florida, where he played an important role in recruiting and executing meetings, conferences, and events, and as director of tourism at Warren County NY Tourism, where he secured comprehensive sponsorship programs and managed event marketing.

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