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MAY 10, 2024

Thompson, III, Visit Greater Palm Springs Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS) appoints Thompson as director of Indian Wells Tourism. He has enjoyed a robust hospitality career across various departments, including front office management, catering and remote sales.

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MAY 13, 2022

We’ve had a great opportunity to slow down and really think about what was working, what wasn’t, and how to bring things back even better than before—and now we get to act on that.”. – Chris Riggins , destination marketing manager, Destination Bryan . I am excited for the endless opportunities to use technology to bring us together.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

He has held sales and marketing directorships at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Maui, The St. Rothberg is now hotel manager of Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mancuso is convention sales manager at Discover Santa Clara. Regis Princeville Resort and more. Tara Anne Rothberg.

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MAY 4, 2021

Before Choose Chicago, Anderson was regional director of marketing for The Peninsula Hotels. Diamond holds a certificate in virtual event and meeting management and is a member of MPI, PCMA, Association of Molecular Pathology (AMP) and Senior Planner Industry Network (SPIN). Doug Bennett, CASE. Elizabeth Burks.

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MAY 16, 2022

A 12-year hospitality veteran, Andersen was previously area director of revenue management for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Seattle and Portland. Most recently, Masshardt was resort manager for the brand. Louisville Tourism promoted Lloyd to senior housing services manager. Georg in Einsiedeln, Switzerland.

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MARCH 14, 2025

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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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

She previously served as the resort’s manager for small groups & meetings, having begun with the resort in 2011 as a member of the sales & marketing team. Jessica Ware Jessica Ware MMGY Wagstaff appoints Ware as marketing account director of travel and tourism.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

It is about over-tourism. Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay events: a short tale. The 2019 Christmas market was held in Princes Street Gardens. This is undeniably a spectacular backdrop for events. So let’s look at those events in detail. The Edinburgh Christmas market. It has this as a backdrop.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Bienvenu is market director of sales of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour , both in Florida. Bienvenu previously worked at W Fort Lauderdale Hotel & Residences; before this, she was director of sales and marketing at W Hollywood & Residence in Los Angeles.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Bringing over 20 years of tourism and hospitality experience to his new role, Trokey most recently worked for Visit Charlotte in North Carolina as national sales manager. Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York appointed Stellardo general manager and Menechella to director of marketing and communications for the Americas.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

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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OCTOBER 13, 2023

He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. Yuni Hunter Yuni Hunter Hunter joins AC Hotel Irvine as general manager.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Before she joined Hawks Cay, she worked as group sales manager for Ocean Properties’ Florida Keys Collection. Mark Scheller Colorado’s Viceroy Snowmass has named Scheller director of sales and marketing. Scheller comes from Snowmass Tourism, where he worked as group sales director.

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JULY 19, 2021

Sharpe has received numerous accolades, including Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Manager of the Quarter and Starwood Top Sales Award. Thomas has been promoted to chief operating officer and Hubbard has been promoted to senior vice president of communications and marketing for Events DC. Samuel Thomas and Chinyere Hubbard.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

As a newly elected member, Bowdin is Principal Lecturer in Events Management at the UK Centre for Events Management (School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Leeds Beckett University), where he has established events management degrees and masters courses since 1996.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

He began his 20-year career in hospitality as a front desk agent at the Doubletree Irvine Spectrum, and now brings his extensive experience to manage the 225-room property. Russell Stewart Russell Stewart The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett welcomes Stewart as director of sales and marketing.

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 9, 2018

Exciting new research commissioned by Eventbrite looks at the millennial approach to event tourism. The post Millennial Event Tourism – The Stats appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. Check out the top stats.

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Starting in August 2019, a new graduate-level program offering a degree in meetings and event management will be added to the courses at San Diego State University. A low-residency program meant for working professionals, it will be the first meetings management master’s degree program offered in North America.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Dringham enters as director of marketing. She most recently served as director of marketing at Davidson Hospitality Group, where she provided both on-property and task force marketing leadership to numerous properties. Throughout her career, she has held multiple strategic marketing positions.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

As an owner of a corporate destination management franchise in New Orleans, I saw the reality of ground zero as I worked to rebuild my business after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Welcome Empathy Tourism. But as I regained footing, I watched a different story unfolded on the news and I learned some important lessons.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Valley Forge Casino Resort , a gaming and entertainment resort in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, welcomed Bailey as vice president of marketing. Bringing 18 years of entertainment and hospitality experience, Bailey enters the new role after serving as vice president of marketing at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Ben Fairchild. Charles-St.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The excitement and prestige of hosting “one big event” is often considered a major draw for cities and organizations. Events like the Olympics or the Super Bowl are still seen as pinnacles of success that bring global attention—and rightfully so. Don’t worry; modern event management solutions have your back. Learn More!

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JULY 19, 2024

He will spearhead operational excellence and drive strategic initiatives to elevate Timber’s portfolio, overseeing all aspects of operational management, estate sales, marketing, partnerships and human resources. Smith brings over 15 years of experience to her new role as director of sales and marketing.

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MARCH 12, 2019

Johanne Belanger, president and CEO of Tourism Toronto opened up about how losing a job helped her realize her true leadership potential and how, as a multiple breast cancer survivor, she feels “blessed to have been given a lens to look through to appreciate every day, every hour and every interaction.” We love that.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for Washington, DC, is proud to continue its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by supporting small minority-owned local businesses as part of a complimentary membership program.

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The MICE

MARCH 27, 2025

Event Goals & Planning Considerations After planning under pandemic conditions for two years, the Annual Conference 2023 was designed to mark a fresh start. AER aimed to strengthen the industry and create an inspiring event for its members. No one missed the timed workshops and the classic travel market.

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MAY 6, 2022

The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Arizona welcomed Keough as director of sales and marketing. Keough brings 18 years of hotel sales experience to his new role, most recently working for Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix as its director of sales and marketing. Cohco Harbour. Jon McGaunn.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference .

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APRIL 19, 2024

Lizzie Fillo Lizzie Fillo, Visit Salt Lake (VSL) Fillo joins Visit Salt Lake (VSL) as associate vice president of marketing. She will oversee the organization’s core marketing functions and lead strategic initiatives to develop its brand identity and narrative. She has served in numerous general manager roles throughout St.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 14, 2025

UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation for the UK events industry, has joined forces with other organisations within the Tourism Alliance in expressing deep concern over the recent decision to significantly reduce GREAT funding for VisitBritain, a key partner.

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MARCH 4, 2024

As part of its innovative approach to business events, major events, tourism and event hosting, Ottawa Tourism is further aligning its focus on major association congresses with leading sporting events.

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MARCH 18, 2022

Davis is an experienced hospitality sales and diversity leader, having worked in senior sales roles at Gaylord Hotels, Marriott and Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as consultant and project manager with Tourism Diversity Matters. Cartwright is sales and events manager at Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC).

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MARCH 18, 2022

Davis is an experienced hospitality sales and diversity leader, having worked in senior sales roles at Gaylord Hotels, Marriott and Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as consultant and project manager with Tourism Diversity Matters. Cartwright is sales and events manager at Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC).

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. Springboard Hospitality in Los Angeles welcomed Suescun as regional director of sales and marketing. Simmons joined THesis Hotel Miami as its director of sales and marketing.

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JANUARY 10, 2019

Doing good” may sound like a stretch when event managers are already turning themselves into pretzels dealing with so many other challenges, including navigating rising costs, managing risk and picking a registration technology platform— all topics covered in Convening Leaders sessions , by the way. “It

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) has teamed up with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company as its consulting partner for exhibition industry performance-related research. CEIR is the go-to resource for market-level performance data on the […] business-to-business (B2B) exhibition performance.

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