Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

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. He will draw on this expertise to identify, develop and execute sports tourism strategy in Baton Rouge.

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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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DCI

MARCH 31, 2022

Development Counsellors International (DCI) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Kat Saunders to Executive Vice President, Client Strategy. . The post Kat Saunders Promoted to Executive Vice President, Client Strategy appeared first on Development Counsellors International (DCI).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Kate Yordi Kate Yordi, Visit Mesa Visit Mesa , the regional destination marketing organization for Mesa, Arizona, has expanded its team with the promotion of Yordi. He later transitioned to general manager roles, having most recently served as General Manager of the NoMo Soho.

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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. He’s worked for the brand at various properties for more than 20 years.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 23, 2023

These qualities align directly with PowMow’s target audience, making this a perfect placement that showcases the renowned reputation PowMow continues to earn year over year.” – Bridgette Menist, Junior Account Executive Carmel-by-the-Sea “The goal is to promote Carmel-by-the-Sea as a top rated, world renowned destination.

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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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DCI

MARCH 7, 2023

Do I believe there is a future for women in tourism leadership? While the UNWTO’s 2019 report showed that a slightly higher percentage of tourism ministers worldwide were female compared to ministers overall, the number still accounted for fewer than a quarter of all tourism ministers at just 23%.

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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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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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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. In this blog, intern Daniel Segura has the opportunity to discuss various aspects of Southwest Virginia tourism with Irene Kilmer, the director of the Montgomery County DMO.

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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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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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Travel Daily Media

JULY 15, 2019

Travel and tourism industry pro’s seeking to expand their knowledge of the industry now have a better understanding of the Chinese outbound tourism and MICE market after attending the two-day PATAcademy-HCD workshop organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) from July 1-2, 2019.

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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

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 and Abby Feltzer Choose Lansing has announced a promotion and a new hire.

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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 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. Cristina Muku JW Marriott Grosvenor House London has appointed Cristina Muku as director of sales and marketing.

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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

JULY 31, 2024

At Visit Seattle, Byington will oversee all marketing and brand development initiatives to promote tourism across travel segments, including meetings and conventions, leisure, transient, and international markets.

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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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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. By the end of August 2019, MMPRC had marketed the products of Maldives tourism at 15 fairs in 12 markets and five roadshows in 13 markets.

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DCI

JANUARY 27, 2022

Dedicated travel publications aren’t going anywhere, unless you’re an inflight magazine. . However, destination public relations professionals need to realize that their PR efforts should extend to more than the usual suspects. Luxury Lifestyle. It might seem like a stretch.

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DCI

JULY 14, 2022

Solomon Herbert is both the publisher and editor in chief of Black Meetings & Tourism , a publication specifically addressing Black meeting planners and industry workers. Sue Hatch is the content director at MeetingsNet , an online publication for planners in the MICE industry.

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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. Paul Pettas has been promoted to the role of vice president, brand and communications for Sodexo Live.

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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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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 2, 2015

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has recently rolled out a campaign launched by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) to build awareness of Thailand’s MICE industry. A series of online marketing promotion and PR campaigns will be conducted throughout 2015 in potential key markets.

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DCI

JULY 19, 2021

For the unfiltered outsider perspective for tourism brands, we survey past and potential visitors, as well as meeting planners, tour operators, airline executives and travel advisors. Their work resulted in thousands of inquiries from talent and spiked traffic in both Vermont’s tourism and economic development sites.

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DCI

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Development Counsellors International (DCI) is pleased to announce that Kayla Leska has been promoted to vice president of public relations within its Tourism Practice. She also spearheaded national public relations efforts for Visit Florida, which aided the state in becoming America’s most visited.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami and The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami welcomed Flint as market general manager and promoted Lora to area director of marketing. Lora has been with the hotels for 12 years, beginning her career at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale as its public relations manager. Regis Beijing. Von DeLuna.

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DCI

JUNE 14, 2021

The travel PR realities facing tourism professionals these days are new, sometimes daunting, but also potentially exciting. Destination marketing organizations worldwide dropped both their agencies and employees who worked to promote them given that travel was at a standstill. Big news for small groups. Embrace it, even.

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Crowdriff

JULY 5, 2017

Then they began to rethink the angle they were promoting Houston. When this department was created and given a separate budget we renewed our commitment to promoting Houston as a leisure destination,” said Pilar Florez , the Director of Tourism for Visit Houston. Shifting Gears to Attract Leisure Travelers.

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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. Jon Ushijima The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, has promoted Jon Ushijima to the position of director of international sales.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2022

The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) has announced the promotion of Adam Berrios to vice president of sales and services, a position that drives the organization’s key role in attracting meetings, conventions, and sporting events to the area. Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Adam Berrios.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2024

She also brings extensive experience in the travel and tourism space, with past roles such as vice president of marketing and product development as TCS World Travel. Lisa Anders Lisa Anders, Explore Gwinnett Explore Gwinnett promotes Anders to the role of chief operating officer (COO) from her prior position as executive director.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2022

Signia by Hilton San Jose appointed Sarfraz general manager and promoted Hendricks to complex director of sales and marketing. SF Travel promoted Patrick to vice president of convention sales. promoted Dubort to general manager. Jimmy Sarfraz and Catherine Hendricks. Leonie Patrick. Katharine Degoma and Anna Jaszczyk.

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