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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. Responsible Tourism as Travel Climbs. Read More: WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth. Bond as a Team for a Cause.

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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 4, 2021

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). Before joining Louisville Tourism, Bennett was director of sales for Global Experience Specialists. Doug Bennett, CASE. Elizabeth Burks.

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MAY 13, 2022

I am excited about meetings and conventions returning to Greater Palm Springs post-pandemic, as group business is such a vital part of the tourism economy. Attendees are interested in having an opportunity for a hands-on eco-tourism experience to give back to the host destination. The future of travel and tourism is now.

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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 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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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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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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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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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Jessica Ware Jessica Ware MMGY Wagstaff appoints Ware as marketing account director of travel and tourism. Her extensive background includes luxury travel trade relations, event management and digital marketing.

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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 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. Treuman previously worked as senior event manager for Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

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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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Event Marketer

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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EventMB

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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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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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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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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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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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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EventMB

JANUARY 11, 2024

Tourism New Zealand Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Today’s incentive travelers want more than just a free trip — they demand deep, meaningful experiences that are good for the planet and food for the soul.

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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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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 12, 2024

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. However there isn’t much academic research into event management, so I was happy to discover Ruth Dowson and Daniel H.

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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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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. Roberts Event Management.

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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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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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Gallus Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

It is about over-tourism. You will have no doubt read about the over-tourism concerns in many European cities and I have written on the impact of an ever growing number of tourists in Barcelona. However, much of the focus in Edinburgh is on the city’s events, and this means it is a particular interest for event organisers.

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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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AUGUST 18, 2023

Greg Redman Greg Redman Redman joins leading Hawaii-based destination and event management company MC&A as director of sales. She most recently worked as the director of meeting and convention sales at Explore Branson, where she led their sales team in driving revenue to the Branson area through meetings and events.

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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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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 27, 2022

Tourism Calgary is partnering with The Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners (CanSPEP) to bring an amazing opportunity to Canadian event professionals. Between now and April 30, 2022, Tourism Calgary, in conjunction with the CanSPEP team, will be awarding ten annual memberships to new members. Do you qualify?

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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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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. The “F**k-Up Sessions” addressing failure were a highlight.

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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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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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