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William Fogler, Veteran Planner, Looks Back On 20 Years

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Smart Meetings caught up with Fogler to ask him to reflect on his career and the changes he has witnessed in the events industry over the past 20 years. Lead Times, Planning Cycles Shrink William Fogler What’s changed since 2004, when he started WM Events? Fogler grew up in Colorado in a family that loved to entertain. “I

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Smart Moves in Salt Lake City, Seattle and More

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Scott Cochran and Kitty Chau Scott Cochran (left) and Kitty Chau (right) Cochran is complex general manager and Chau is complex director of sales and marketing for dual-property Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown. Anya Buitrago Hotel La Compania in Casco Antiguo, Panama, named Buitrago director of sales and marketing.

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Toronto is a city of remixed visions, values, and creation.

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Plan with confidence Toronto is more than a meeting place Toronto is North America’s fourth most populous city, making it Canada’s largest and most visited destination. The center is recognized as top-of-class by meeting and event organizers around the world and has hosted over 21,000 events during its four-decade history.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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He has been regional director of sales and marketing at InterMountain Management, overseeing eight Washington and Oregon properties, and director of revenue management for over six years at Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. In 2004, Lloyd joined her current DMO and served most recently as its housing services manager. Rich Ainsworth.

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How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster

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Hotels, destination management companies, tourism-dependent restaurants and New Orleans & Company issued press releases, contributed articles and leveraged every conceivable marketing channels to tell the story of a reborn city. We still had to be out in front of potential customers, meeting them face-to-face.

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Portland’s Most Livable City Designation Reflects Steps to Ensure Public Safety

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For meeting professionals tasked with answering questions about the security concerns when sourcing a city such as Portland, Mayor Ted Wheeler has answers. Next-level Meeting Venues. of meeting space across a total of 33 meeting rooms, boasting the 14,144-square-foot Oregon Ballroom—expanding the options of hosting east of the river.

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Collaborate, experiment, and innovate in Toronto

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Meeting in Toronto puts you at the innovative and cultural heart of Canada.No Sustainability is a top priority for Toronto’s convention centres, venues and meeting spaces. of exhibit space, 77 meeting rooms, multi-purpose ballrooms, and a fully equipped theatre. Learn more about bringing your next meeting to Toronto here.

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