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MARCH 25, 2025

The hospitality students were part of a larger partnership with the university that embodies Cal Polys learn by doing ethos. The conference emphasized the power of California tourism as an economic, social and cultural force for good. Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Wyboston Lakes Resort directors share their trends and wishes for 2025 Technology will remain pivotal, not just for operations but for creating immersive experiences, says Louisa Watson, Marketing Director & Sustainability Lead. Marketing efforts will need to emphasise genuine sustainability practices.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Located in the heart of Portugal’s vibrant capital, Luxe Lisboa Park offers sophisticated accommodation that perfectly aligns with Vine Tree Connections’ commitment to exceptional hospitality experiences.

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MAY 22, 2019

Traditionally teams from organizations attend a conference with a divide-and-conquer game plan, as they split up and attend as many different sessions as they can. What if you flipped that model and designed conferences that offered learning aimed at improving team collaboration and changes back in the workplace? Learning Together.

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JANUARY 22, 2020

The events industry has been behind some of the most innovative tech conferences in the past decade. Opening the doors for new business prospects, these conferences are places where the top professionals meet and showcase their innovative concepts and bold theories for the future. Experiential Marketing Summit. Wedding MBA.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. Luxury Resort Brand Bardo to Open Pittsburgh Location in 2026 Boutique hospitality firm Left Lane will convert Pittsburgh’s 40-story Gulf Tower into Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh, opening summer 2006. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

More than 60 conference sessions have been confirmed for this year’s World Travel Market London , bringing together leading experts and ministers, helping WTM cement its reputation as the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. Emerging Technology’s Potential for Good in Tourism is this year’s theme.

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JULY 17, 2024

The Hospitality Professionals Association has revealed early details of its 2024 HOSPACE event, which is set to bring together some of the industry’s leading minds at its annual conference this November.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Women’s History Month is a fitting time to look at the leaders in our midst—regardless of their title—and learn from their heroic approach to hospitality innovation. Some have worked in hospitality their entire careers, while others found their own routes to their roles.

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MARCH 7, 2025

1 2028 is Poised to Spur a Significant Market Shift With the demand for meeting space continuing to soar, event planners are increasingly feeling the pressure to lock in venues ASAP. With fewer daycare services available, many of the remaining providers are priced beyond affordability for hospitality employees.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% The strengthening meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector has also made major economic contributions, with businesses worldwide investing more in corporate travel that builds relationships both within teams and extended networks. million people).

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

Venues of Excellence, the leading UK consortium for conferences, training, meetings and events, have taken a strategic decision to sell the business to Mandy Jennings, Director of Paje Consultancy Ltd.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

From the classic convenience of an airport hotel to the fun-filled water park of a Great Wolf property, here are three reinvigorated options to meet the unique needs of your next conference or meeting. Read More: Detroit: A Very Welcome Buzz For Great Conferences (and Fun!) Its 6,800 sq.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Exhibitors have shared that they enjoyed a lot of meaningful conversations, with qualified visitors attending with live event briefs and their calendar of events, solidifying the Show as a must-attend event in their marketing calendars. What really stands out about this show is how thoughtfully its put together.

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MARCH 17, 2025

The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition brought more than 28,000 healthcare and tech leaders from around the world to the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, March 3-6, to explore the latest in healthcare innovation and the future of digital health. Want us to cover your booth?

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MAY 2, 2024

Indeed, events are everything , and it’s the mantra that guided the 2024 Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas. Of course, this is EMS we’re talking about, so the compelling content was only part of the conference experience. Eliminate random acts of marketing,” Griffin said. It’s not a one-size-fits-all,” said Conk.

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. AT&T Hotel & Conference Centers renovation will feature a design aesthetic that blends Texas heritage with modern luxury to produce a Contemporary Texan style.

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MARCH 25, 2025

Event Marketers 2025 B-to-B Dream has been unveiled. Michelle Martin, Senior Director-Marketing, 4DMedical Michelle Martin has been working in the medical device industry for almost 20 years, and it all started by taking a chance on a job ad in a newspaper. Dont ask marketing to make something look pretty.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

an interactive video streaming and marketing platform. We chatted with Deboard to better understand how the continuing evolution of AI will play into the development of the hospitality and travel industry. Smart Meetings spoke with Herman C Deboard II, CEO and founder of Huvr Inc. ,

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MAY 31, 2024

Gary Spencer and Erika Kauffman Gary Spencer (left) and Erika Kauffman (right), Highgate Real estate and hospitality management company Highgate expands its Hawaii leadership team with two new appointments. Spencer is appointed as senior vice president of sales & marketing, luxury, lifestyle & Hawaii.

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JANUARY 24, 2022

And while, at this stage in the game, it seems like every event marketer has become a broadcasting wizard, it never hurts to jog the memory and draw a little inspiration from past virtual event wins. Following are 12 steal-worthy strategies, from conferences, to festivals, to trade shows, to hospitality experiences.

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APRIL 10, 2025

Companies are increasingly shifting from large, infrequent conferences to smaller, more frequent gatherings that foster collaboration and connection. These trends have reshaped demand in the hospitality industry, making adaptable, client-focused sales strategies an essential tool for hotel sales managers.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

Reducing VAT would ease the burden, improve affordability and help position the UK as a stronger global destination for conferences and meetings. We also need continued government backing for business tourism, particularly through destination marketing and international event attraction.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

23, the company partnered withGameday Hospitality Buffalo for the Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game to engage attendees at the organizations all-inclusive tailgate experience. Partners: Amplified Marketing (experiential); Lime Media (fabrication) DUKES MAYO Mayonnaise was front and center on Sept. Then on Sept.

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JULY 26, 2024

Angela Blackstock Angela Blackstock, Limelight Boulder Limelight Hotels ’ forthcoming property, Limelight Boulder, has appointed Blackstock as director of sales and marketing. Throughout his over three decades in luxury hospitality, he has managed a number of prestigious properties. Porcelli will serve as head of sales.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Go Beyond the Requirements Bettyanne Sherrer, vice president and managing partner CanPlan Events & Conference Services Inc. produces World Conference for the Deafblind International Association Bettyanne Sherrer also started with a very personal perspective.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Following careful consideration, HOSPA, The Hospitality Professionals Association, has announced its impressive list of finalists for this year’s Inspirational Leader Awards — collating some of the industry’s top talent.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. Read on to learn more about some of the top event planning conferences that 2021 has to offer.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

Mercedes Miller Mercedes Miller, The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau Miller takes on the role of president of The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau , the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union City, following Cookie Smoak’s retirement.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

beam are an incredible association, who have recruited industry leaders as volunteers to help shine a light on the events and hospitality industry and drive change that supports the growth and future of the sector. Sales Director Kieron has a plethora of experience within the events and hospitality sector.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has hired Munos as director of sales and marketing. Munos has held several leadership positions with Marriott International, including director of sales and marketing, account executive, senior sales executive and director of group sales. as chief marketing officer. Christian Maeder. Kevin Croke.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). In her role with DI, Pace will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the association’s marketing initiatives.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Following is a look at the experiential campaigns that caught your eye over the last 12 monthsEvent Marketer’s top 10 most-read stories of 2024. We rounded up some of the festival’s best experiential marketing ideas, from shower portals to manifest stations to self-care retreats.

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

Like a stiff drink, Campari descended on New Orleans for the Tales of the Cocktail conference with a robust set of experiential ingredients that ultimately yielded plenty of buzz. More from the Spirits Industry: How Campari Brands Hijacked Mindshare at the Tales of the Cocktail Conference. Check out the following four insights.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Most recently, she was sales director at Resort Lifestyle Communities in South Carolina, a hospitality company that provides resort-style living options for its retired residents. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years.

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