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Smart Moves at PCMA, M&IW and More

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With over two decades of experience in sales, marketing and event management, he will focus on promoting the district as a premier meetings and sports destination and enhancing visitor experiences by providing thoughtful, tailored guidance to groups planning events in the destination.

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CSR Fights Hunger

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Read More: How Planners are Celebrating GMID 2022 The Statistics In a statement from Sierra Lordet, public relations for Omni Hotels & Resorts, Feeding America has reported more than 34 million Americans struggle with food insecurity – an estimated nine million of those being children.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, New Orleans and More

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Prior to this role, Kauffman was the founder and president of EPR+, a 17-year independent marketing, communications and public relations consultancy. She will handle training and supervision of the sales and event planning team to generate and execute meeting business for the corporate, government, sports and social market segments.

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Smart Moves in Washington, DC, Baton Rouge and More

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Jason Suitt and Bridget Gaffney Jason Suitt (left) and Bridget Gaffney (right) Suitt joins Visit Baton Rouge as director of sports development. He comes from a role as director of sports marketing and strategic partnerships at national multiunit restaurant group Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux.

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Smart Moves in Aspen, Islamorada and More

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Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director. He spent six years as group sales manager at Hotel Monaco, handling largely corporate, sports and traveling entertainment markets.

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Smart Moves at Lark Hotels, Noble House and More

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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. Morgan Simo Simo is sports and special events coordinator for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida.

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5 Tips for Selling Your Event’s Host Destination

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An additional talking point to include in marketing the destination is its sports teams. Not only can this prompt sports fans to catch a game while they’re in town for an event but open other possibilities. RELATED: Read a Fortune article on the rise of bleisure travel. Think Creatively about Partnerships.