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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

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We would sell stuff at markets and we would sell it through stores and sell it through wholesalers,” he says. Why don’t we market it and bring the people to our farm, [and] bring them to our winery.’ He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local.

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

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He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. Mark Ley Mark Ley, Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica Ley joins Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica as director of marketing.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Half Moon Bay and More

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She brings over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing and a specialty in weddings, milestone anniversary celebrations, reunions and more special events. In this new role, she will optimize the resort’s growing wedding market. Choi joins ‘Alohiliani Resort Waikiki Beach as director of sales and marketing.

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Skift Meetings Awards 2024: Meet the Winners

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More Information TECH PROVIDERS Category: Best Event Management Platform Swoogo | A Hyper-Customizable Event Management Platform Swoogo is an intuitive event management platform that delivers registration, marketing, and event logistics. More Information OTHER SUPPLIERS Category: Best Destination Marketing Organization (Outside the U.S.)

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Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey

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When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. In November, the economic recovery since the 2007–2009 recession was in its eighth year, and “showing little signs of fatigue,” according to Reuters. and those that travel to international markets. million today.

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Smart Moves in New York, Colorado and More

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Kisskeys has worked with the organization since 2007, when she joined as office administrator. She was later promoted to marketing and communications manager in 2010, and later, co-director in 2017. McCarron is general manager and Yurko is director of sales and marketing for Conrad Orlando, slated to open summer 2023.