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Smart Moves at PCMA, M&IW and More

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He joined VisitScotland Business Events in 2008 and has served as head of business events for the past 14 years. She joined Fidelity Hotel from Hotel Indigo, where she worked alongside Eric Conrad, who was recently appointed as Fidelity Hotels general manager, to implement various marketing strategies to attract business in new markets.

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Will Airline Pilot Shortage Cripple Second-Tier Markets?

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11, 2001, and during the 2008 financial crisis, the aviation industry suffered and airlines merged. The post Will Airline Pilot Shortage Cripple Second-Tier Markets? As a result, nearly 800,000 pilots will be needed—twice the number in the current workforce. Why aren’t there more young pilots? After the terrorist attacks of Sept.

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Q&A: 10 Minutes with John Blyth of Rico

Event Marketer

John Blyth, Marketing and Communications Manager, Ricoh Europe Graphic Communications Group When you’re exhibiting among a literal sea of graphics at the world’s biggest trade show for printing, storytelling can make the difference between an exhibit with a flat message versus one that is three dimensional.

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MeetingPlay and Aventri Merge as First Big Event Tech Deal of 2022

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Aventri, which was founded in 2008, had grown into a global provider of data-driven solutions for event sourcing, marketing, registration, onsite technology, data security and reporting. Capabilities include: Event Marketing Website and Registration to create a seamless attendee journey from beginning to end.

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8 Smart Moves at Destinations International, Travel Santa Ana and More

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She also worked as area director of sales and marketing for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ properties in Toronto and Vancouver; before this, she worked with Destination Toronto as director of citywide sales and event management. Westdrift Manhattan Beach in California named Jones director of sales and marketing.

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Visit Seattle CEO, Tom Norwalk, Retires

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Norwalk joined Visit Seattle as senior vice president of sales and marketing, and was promoted to president and CEO in 2008. Before Visit Seattle, Norwalk held marketing and leading roles with Seattle Hospitality Group, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and The Golf Club at Newcastle.

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Lessons in Longevity: Agency EA Reveals Five Business Insights from the Past 25 Years

Event Marketer

Unexpected economic downturns like the 9/11 attacks, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic reminded us the importance of retaining cash in the business. Clients want experts… so market your skills! Keep your powder dry. Wise financial management has helped us weather tough times without stunting long-term growth.

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