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JANUARY 28, 2022

Mancuso has been in event, tourism and hospitality sales for over a decade. Most recently, Mancuso was director of convention sales and development at Visit El Paso, the Texas destination’s tourism bureau. Dallas-based global event company Freeman promoted Moggré to chief client officer. Anthony Mancuso, CMP. Martin Moggré.

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MAY 31, 2024

She will now be responsible for driving sales initiatives, creating and maintaining client relationships and promoting The Windsor Court as a premier destination. She brings over 14 years of experience in the hospitality, tourism and sales industry and is known for her success in designing and implementing innovative campaigns.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In my 30-plus-year journey creating memorable hotel events for stakeholders as an event service professional, my initial conversations with meeting planners all begin with the universal language of travel and music. How can the industry do more to promote diversity? How can meetings become more accessible and inclusive?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board announced a partnership with Clear Health Pass and Co.Protect branded protective equipment to help meeting professionals create frictionless solutions for establishing and executing protocols. We are LIVE from IMEX in EXVO HOME! — Allseated (@AllSeatedcom) November 9, 2021.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Australia Is Back Robin Mack of Tourism Australia emphasized that, following the pandemic, the destination is rebounding robustly. As Australia maintains its status on the international stage, planners now have a wealth of lessons and trends to guide them in crafting events that are engaging, efficient and forward-thinking.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2021

While tourism has not yet resumed in full, international destinations are developing plans to reopen to tourists in the final months of 2021 and at the start of new year. In the meantime, many destinations have been readying, renovating and innovating to prepare for the return of tourism and group travel. border openings.

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MAY 4, 2021

Diamond holds a certificate in virtual event and meeting management and is a member of MPI, PCMA, Association of Molecular Pathology (AMP) and Senior Planner Industry Network (SPIN). Before joining Louisville Tourism, Bennett was director of sales for Global Experience Specialists. Doug Bennett, CASE.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and experiential marketing. With over three decades of experience in the Hawaii tourism industry, he is well-prepared to oversee and lead all operational departments and to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve growth objectives. Yoshida will serve as director of marketing.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2021

Sharpe is senior catering sales manager and wedding planner for Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Thomas has been promoted to chief operating officer and Hubbard has been promoted to senior vice president of communications and marketing for Events DC. Jennifer Sharpe. Mishaal Eid.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

This is something planners need to be aware of,” he said. Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board Executive Director Kate Sollitt called the measure vital to providing fire, emergency medical care, maintenance, parks and other critical services to visitors and locals alike. In San Francisco, voters approved a plan to earmark 1.5

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Haleigh Hildebrand and Ashley McNeil Ashley McNeil (left) and Haleigh Hildebrand (right) American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) expands their leadership team first with the promotion of McNeil to the role of vice president, federal affairs. Prior to this promotion, she was AHLA’s senior director of government & political affairs.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2023

Jessica Dillree Dillree has been promoted to associate director of marketing for Louisville Tourism. Mathew Ratner Ratner is director of sports and entertainment tourism for Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). Before joining NYC Tourism + Conventions, Charlot worked at Thai Airways and Air France.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

Before Choose Chicago , Whitaker was president and CEO for Destination Toronto (formerly Tourism Toronto), during which the DMO was voted North America’s best CVB and convention center in a poll of more than 650 meeting planners. See the best DMOs of 2021 : Smart Stars 2021: Happy to See Your Face Again.

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Smart Meetings

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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. With over 20 years in sports tourism and management, Helman helped to launch the sports division of VBCVB in 1999. Lindsay Breining. She has also been PRA’s national sales manager, as well as account manager.

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MAY 25, 2023

” Cvent Top Meeting Destinations | North America As pandemic restrictions eased and travel returned, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) worked diligently to promote their cities and revive the industry as quickly as possible, and those efforts are paying off. 2) and San Diego, California (No. 6) and (No. 7) in 2019, respectively.

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MAY 16, 2022

Altamer , a luxury villa collection in the Caribbean’s Shoal Bay West, Anguilla, promoted Masshardt to general manager, making her the first woman to hold the role. Louisville Tourism promoted Lloyd to senior housing services manager. Moira Masshardt. Most recently, Masshardt was resort manager for the brand.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey promoted Rynkiewicz to vice president and chief financial officer. Bringing over 20 years of tourism and hospitality experience to his new role, Trokey most recently worked for Visit Charlotte in North Carolina as national sales manager. Chris Rynkiewicz. Melea Runyon.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

From all-encompassing “ecotourism” to the holistic cadence of “ regenerative travel ,” and the localized “community-based tourism,” to the umbrella of “ethical travel.” While the impacts of tourism don’t get the same media spotlight as the coronavirus , they’re just as volatile. It’s a trend with many names and faces. Taking Action.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Planners: “Make your meetings Boricua” says @MeetingsInPR with the island’s rich history, culinary tradition, nature-based activities and vibrant culture to elevate team building, attendees can hold breakout sessions to break out the dance moves! IMEX2022 #island #Tourism #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/2BlWbAhy0D.

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JULY 1, 2021

Relying on the most current travel-sector data from The Ohio State University and Tourism Economics, U.S. Covid restrictions and disjointed reopenings across the United States and abroad will slow full recovery of the travel industry until at least 2024, according to Tourism Economics. What the Studies Say. What the Studies Say.

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MAY 10, 2024

Thompson, III, Visit Greater Palm Springs Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS) appoints Thompson as director of Indian Wells Tourism. In his new role, he will collaborate with the City of Indian Wells and local tourism partners to enhance awareness and drive visitation to the city. Thompson, III Samuel L.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events. Residenz’ since February 2022: The Neubad apartment serves as a retreat for creative and sociocultural short and long stays, actively promoting art and networking. Header photo: Lucerne city.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Moreover, certain organizations, such as Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) have made it their mission to guarantee that the tenants of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) are embraced throughout the hospitality industry to confront ethnic disparities and promote strategies to retain diversity within the workforce.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

The organization says planners of in-person events should promote healthy behaviors among attendees and prepare for the possibility of infection. Those who have not been vaccinated should continue to wear a face mask. The CDC still advises meeting professionals to avoid large gatherings when possible. To date, more than half of U.S.

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MAY 23, 2023

The industry, further, has a duty to promote diversity in the earliest planning of events to reflect the essence of stakeholder touch points. DEI impacts the hospitality industry with the three pillars: education, inclusive marketing and supplier diversity.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Eventgoers and event planners alike are running full steam ahead in this new day-to-day norm we are all living in with the Covid-19 virus. The good news for the world of hospitality is that most event planners and attendees prefer the in-person rapport that you can’t replicate from those virtual meetings in the home office.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The post FLY91 and Accor bring the spotlight on Goa for MICE and Wedding Tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The post FLY91 and Accor bring the spotlight on Goa for MICE and Wedding Tourism appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The post FLY91 and Accor bring the spotlight on Goa for MICE and Wedding Tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The post FLY91 and Accor bring the spotlight on Goa for MICE and Wedding Tourism appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The tourism industry looked very different merely 10 years ago. Read on to learn the history of how social media changed the tourism industry. The tourism industry before social media. They decide to go on the trip, making their payments to tourism businesses to book flights, hotels, and activities. Let’s rewind to 2004.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 4, 2021

As a mode of active recreation for residents and out-of-town visitors, trails also serve to encourage domestic tourism activities and spending at businesses located nearby. Across the nation, trails are stimulating tourism spending. Trails and Tourism – Supporting Communities. Katherine Frey/The Washington Post).

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2019

Norgren has spent 12 years in the hospitality and tourism industry, including roles as meeting planner and resort sales manager. Before this appointment, she was regional sales manager for Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, for the East Coast. He brings 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2021

While in Bangkok, he was chairman of American Chamber of Commerce’s travel and tourism committee. Licygiewicz has been promoted to general manager of Albany Capital Center (ACC) in New York; she was previously director of sales. Miller also worked as hotel manager for a Rembrandt Hotel & Suites property in Bangkok.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Staffing shortages and ensuing issues have become commonplace in the hospitality and tourism industries and a stark reality meeting professionals must now grapple with at nearly every turn. As a result, the employment pipeline has been greatly reduced, Deshields says, adding that organizations must now do more with less to improve efficiency.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Discover why Sri Lanka is poised to become the next premier destination for event planners and luxury travel in 2025. Within Colombo, the city’s infrastructure has seen significant improvements, with modern transportation options, excellent road networks, and reliable connectivity that ensure smooth logistics for both planners and attendees.

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