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DECEMBER 20, 2022

As the tourism industry shakes off the ashes and begins to spread its wings again, so must the corporate responsibility partnerships that aid the host cities and event activities. Invisible Cities offers a group event that can viscerally connect colleagues in a truly meaningful way with their powerful social franchise prospectus.

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JUNE 23, 2023

She most recently worked with Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield, North Hampshire, as managing director. Additionally, Beckwith has worked as special meeting and events manager at DBA Excelebrations and catering sales manager for Fine Catering by Russell Morin, both in Newport, Rhode Island.

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MAY 13, 2022

Wondering what the dynamic meetings industry future holds? We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

We showcased some of the best events of 2023 at our virtual summit and asked event professionals in attendance about what they’re doing to change their own approaches to building a community. Walton County Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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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MARCH 29, 2024

These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors. Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director.

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MAY 29, 2018

This is a sponsored post from Tourism Saskatoon, Canada. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Located in the Province of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon’s diversified economy and cultural center make it attractive to event planners in all industries. Saskatoon is more than just an appealing destination.

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MAY 16, 2022

Most recently, Masshardt was resort manager for the brand. With almost a decade of hospitality experience, she has been sales and events manager at Zemi Beach House in Anguilla and gained marketing experience at Hotel St. Louisville Tourism promoted Lloyd to senior housing services manager. Becca Lloyd, CTA, CHS.

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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. He has served in numerous roles at the resort for the past 12 years, most recently as retail manager for The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Mancuso is convention sales manager at Discover Santa Clara. Mancuso has been in event, tourism and hospitality sales for over a decade. Most recently, Mancuso was director of convention sales and development at Visit El Paso, the Texas destination’s tourism bureau. Anthony Mancuso, CMP. in Chicago. Kristen Pryor.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2019

We have a tradition here at Smart Meetings. We put our Smart Women in Meetings nominees to the test. Sandy Biback, founder of Meeting Professionals Against Human Trafficking shared the power of one person saying “yes” as a way to move everyone forward—even if the solution seems out of sight. We love that.

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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. Now, he has assumed the role of general manager. million-square-foot waterfront property.

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MARCH 14, 2025

of meeting and event space, guiding initiatives to drive revenue growth, strengthen brand positioning and enhance guest engagement through innovative marketing strategies. Kelly Peiffer Kelly Peiffer, M&IW Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW) welcomes Peiffer as its new business development director.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Before she joined Hawks Cay, she worked as group sales manager for Ocean Properties’ Florida Keys Collection. Scheller comes from Snowmass Tourism, where he worked as group sales director. Fry previously worked as national sales manager for Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau. Regis Hotels.

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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. We still had to be out in front of potential customers, meeting them face-to-face. The reality is quite the opposite.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Editor’s Note : Created in 2019, San Diego State University’s Meeting & Event Management Master’s Program was created in partnership between Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and San Diego State University’s L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Deanna Roberts.

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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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AUGUST 18, 2023

Kariuki Epps Kariuki Epps Epps rejoins Visit Cincy as senior sales manager. He brings experience in religious, fraternal and ethnic meetings segments to drive new conventions and meetings to Cincinnati and establish it as a top national meetings destination.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

He joined the organization in 2015, and since then, has worked as sports marketing and special events coordinator, and operations manager. Pereira is director of event management for Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa in the Cayman Islands. Jakob Wahl. Natasha Anna Pereira.

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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. Louisville Tourism in Kentucky welcomed Runyon as destination services manager. Runyon brings 10 years of venue administration and events experience.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 12, 2024

Religious meetings are a small, fascinating subset of the meeting industry. I learned about them when I presented at The Religious Conference Management Association annual conference in 2014, and I’ve written about what meeting designers can learn from religious services. and Olsen, Daniel H. 4, Article 13.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Skift Take: Outdoor activities and events are more popular than ever, but this means more pressure to avoid the pitfalls that can come with large crowds. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Safety and sustainability are paramount.

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JUNE 17, 2022

This episode of the Event Manager Podcast, by Skift Meetings, features Rick Taylor , CEO of the B usiness Tourism Company. Titled Africa Rising, we delve into the rise of the destinations within the continent for business events. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Pocket Casts | Google Podcasts | Amazon | RSS.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Tourism New Zealand Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Here are three ways incentive destinations can help travelers connect not just with each other but also with their purpose and place in the world.

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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. Before this, he was hotel manager of Ana Intercontinental Tokyo. Shannon Licygiewicz, CEM.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018.

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MARCH 27, 2023

Yulitza Sosa graduated from Florida International University (FIU) in Miami with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and then went on to work as an event coordinator for a catering company. And there are more evolutions like this taking place at schools across the country.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

The Venues Collection (TVC) will be participating in The Meetings Show this June to showcase its commitment to sustainability and its innovative dessert range that is made without dairy ingredients. Visit The Venues Collection at The Meetings Show on stand D63 to experience first-hand its pioneering sustainability initiatives.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Discover eleven inspiring ideas grounded in real-world Arizona adventures, and download the accompanying free planner checklist to make sure your outdoor event goes off without a hitch. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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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JULY 19, 2021

Hubbard previously worked as vice president of communications and marketing for Events DC. She serves on the boards of National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC History Center, Cultural Tourism DC and DC Commission of Nightlife and Culture. Eid is hotel manager for The Franklin London-Starhotels Collezione. Mishaal Eid.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 27, 2022

The Meetings Industry Association has launched a range of new sector-specific certified training courses to assist the professional development of those working in business meetings and events and to support individuals new to the industry.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Resources for green meetings; for today, and for the future Earth Day: it’s not just about spending extra time thinking about what we love about nature. Meetings and events, unfortunately, produce a lot of waste. What happened to the décor once you broke your event down? Where Do We Go from Here? Where was the plastic?

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Most recently, Clover joined the company as head of event management. Saint Lucia Tourism Authority in the Caribbean’s Castries, Saint Lucia named Charles-St.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Through her work at a variety of major hotel brands and assets, from Margaritaville Resort Orlando to numerous Hilton locations, she brings diverse experience across sales, catering and events management. Kristopher White Kristopher White, The Point Resort The Point Resort welcomes White as general manager.

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JUNE 24, 2022

This episode of The Event Manager Podcast by Skift Meetings sees us joined by Panashe Mahakwa, a student at Vistula University in Warsaw and recipient of the 2022 MPI Foundation Student Scholarship Award. We’ll be looking at the event industry through the eyes of a student during this episode. .

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

With all the Covid-related layoffs and corporate downsizing, it might not look like the best time to get into the meetings and events industry.

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