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Smart Moves in South Carolina, Missouri and More

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Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Lilly was previously owner of End-N-Mind Destination and Event Management in South Carolina. Gibson also has years of food and beverage experience, having worked as kitchen manager and in other restaurant management positions in New Hampshire.

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How to Move a 2,000-Person Expo to an MLB Stadium in 3 Months

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We asked Mandi Graziano, vice president of global accounts for HPN Global and published author, to share a behind-the-scenes look at a recent event she planned that make a quick change. Our 2,000-person event was the end of June. We had all the hotel blocks booked and had already moved the event twice due to Covid-19.

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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. She will oversee all catering and planning for locally catered events. In her new role, she will oversee all sales for the hotel’s group events.

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Cooking Up Culinary Excellence

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of chefs identified as women, up from 22.15% in 2010. Five woman chefs of color in leadership roles across the United States spoke to Smart Meetings and shared stories of their careers, their inspirations and their passion for great food. Peruvian food is very diverse and dynamic in its flavors,” she says. being Asian, and 10.3%

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Smart Moves in D.C., Richmond and More

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He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International. Grisko was awarded “Best of the Best” honors by Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International in 2010.

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The O2 continues to put sustainability at the forefront, with announcement of new arena measures

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Within The O2 arena, together with the venue’s catering partner Levy UK + Ireland, the venue has committed to going 100% vegan on all available food items for the six Billie Eilish shows, with The O2 being the only venue on Eilish’s UK tour to make this commitment.

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Smart Moves in Louisville, Lenox and More

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Tyagi has been in the hospitality industry for 23 years and has held roles in food and beverage, restaurant and hotel management. Monyhan joined Louisville Tourism in 2010 as its destination services manager and, for the past 11 years, has led the DMO’s Green Meetings initiative. Ashley Stokes, HMCC. By Hayden & Co.,