Smart Meetings

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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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

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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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 20, 2022

Anderson began her tenure in the agency’s public relations department before growing the client service and brand management departments from the ground up. As a partner she will continue to lead growth strategy, client service and business development within the agency.

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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. The agency specializes in travel, tourism and hospitality and has thorough knowledge of the United States.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). He will draw on this expertise to identify, develop and execute sports tourism strategy in Baton Rouge. Visit Baton Rouge welcomes Gaffney as client relationship manager. joins The Grove Resort and Water Park as general manager.

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Read More : Don’t Call it a Reset—Tourism Quickly Rebounds in Wake of Hurricanes Knowing what to expect in the specific location and estimated date of your event is critical to building contingency plans around severe weather. Make sure you have a backup plan if a critical event program member suddenly becomes unavailable. .

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Solimar International

MAY 8, 2022

From its breathtaking natural beauty to its extreme historical importance, Virginia tourism is one of the most diverse in the United States. Learn about one of the most interesting Virginia Destination Management Organizations here. Virginia is an unique US state who has nailed their tourism marketing messaging.

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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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Tourism eSchool

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Branding 101 for Tourism Businesses. Your brand is the most powerful marketing weapon your tourism business has at it's disposal. A good way to think about your brand is how your customers feel when experiencing your tourism products and how they describe your product/service/experience to their friends and family.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2018

It’s been a very active year,” George Szigeti, president and CEO of Hawaii Tourism Authority, told the Times , “but I would tell you, Hawaii is a very resilient destination.”. In May, the increased eruption of the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii Island began. Pele still wants your business. Discover Hawaii as meeting destination.

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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. Before this, Simo worked as housekeeping manager on the opening team for Homewood Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach.

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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. Emily Crane has joined the team as an account manager.

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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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Interface Tourism Spain

AUGUST 1, 2023

By acquiring 100% of the equity owned by Interface Tourism’s founder, president and majority shareholder M. Gaël de la Porte du Theil, Hopscotch will extend its presence in Europe and become a leading force in the tourism sector. Interface Tourism founder Gaël de la Porte du Theil will accompany the project as Senior Advisor.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Chinese market is traditionally one of the most significant markets to the Maldives tourism industry. The partnership is one of the highlights of the roadmap prepared by MMPRC to raise awareness for the Maldives as a leading tourism destination for the outbound travel market in China. market share of incoming arrivals.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Over three days, from September 5 to 7, 2024, the ITE HCMC 2024 will welcome 700 leaders from leading global tourism organisations and businesses from 38 countries and territories. He stated that after more than two years of recovery, the global tourism industry has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels.

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Interface Tourism Spain

JULY 10, 2023

The Positive Impact of Green Tourism in Africa All the news Back to newsroom Green tourism in Africa positively impacts biodiversity conservation, ecosystem protection, employment, environmental awareness, cultural preservation, and economic development, providing a sustainable solution for the continent’s growth.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2023

based sales manager. Pastor joins the team from the Association for Molecular Pathology, where she worked as exhibits and sponsorships manager. Don Prince and Todd Burke Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS) has announced Don Prince as director of Indian Wells Tourism.

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DCI

MAY 25, 2023

Be Open to Everything – Especially A Career in Tourism Be prepared for anything because you can never fully predict where your professional life will go. As Elizabeth Borsting, an account manager at DCI, noted, “I really was unaware of all the opportunities available in Public Relations, from food and wine to travel and tourism.”

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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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Interface Tourism Spain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In the field of communication and public relations, we see how generative AI has become a powerful tool. Instead of simply asking for “ideas for an article on wine tourism,” you could say, “ideas for an article promoting wine tourism in Spain to an audience aged 30-55 with a medium to high income.”

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Interface Tourism Spain

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In the field of communication and public relations, we see how generative AI has become a powerful tool. Instead of simply asking for “ideas for an article on wine tourism,” you could say, “ideas for an article promoting wine tourism in Spain to an audience aged 30-55 with a medium to high income.”

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2024

Snow has extensive experience working in various sectors of the tourism industry, including convention and meeting sales and destination partner relations. In his new role, Doane will oversee all disciplines within marketing, including brand and tactical marketing, public relations, partnerships, social media, and digital platforms.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has revealed its efforts to enter MICE, cultural and sports tourism. “We They include MICE, cultural and sports tourism. We are working with a consultant to formulate these strategies for 2020,” said Thoyyib Mohamed, managing director of MMPRC.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 1, 2024

Weir has served on several boards across the industry, including Destination International’s DMAP Board and as chair of of the Tourism Industry Association Ontario from 2021–2023. Dani Schneider, CTA, has been promoted sales manager after previously serving as Choose Lansing’s sales and services coordinator.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Katy Birchett-Smith has been promoted from convention sales manager to senior convention sales manager. She achieved more than double her goal last fiscal year and has developed several new initiatives related to Visit OKC’s convention scene. Mario Thompson. Atlanta, and Baltimore. Victoria Berwick. Based in the U.K.,

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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.

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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

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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DCI

JULY 14, 2022

Braley , who goes by“Sally,” is a managing editor at Northstar Meetings Group , publishing stories through one of the biggest and most reputable meeting groups in the world. And all it takes is some elevated public relations.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 12, 2023

The company has been appointed as the India representative for sales and public relations for The Grand Ho Tram Strip, an exquisite and extravagant complex nestled on the pristine beach overlooking the East Sea in Vietnam. Leisure travel for MICE and wedding events has emerged as a significant growth driver.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2022

A hospitality and tourism industry veteran with more than 15 years of experience, Li previously worked for NYC & Company from 2017-2020. Elizabeth Boylan also recently rejoined NYC & Company as sales manager, handling small meetings in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and New York markets.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Rob Gard A closing event held at a historic off-site venue during the annual PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Travel & Tourism 2023 Section Conference, which Convene attended in late June, gave Destination Madison a chance to demonstrate that expertise. “We It was a big hit.”

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DCI

AUGUST 28, 2023

Allie Maniglia Manager, Talent Attraction Where did you attend college/university? Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania What made the town unique? State College is a quintessential college town and consistently makes the best college town rankings! Also known as The Beach, Long Beach State, LBSU or CSULB).

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