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Smart Moves in Minneapolis, Ann Arbor and More

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She will build on the resort organization’s people-driven culture to improve the physical and mental wellness culture throughout the organization using data-driven solutions. Brittney Cobb Brittney Cobb, INNOV8 Meetings + Events Cobb is promoted to the role of director, global accounts at INNOV8 Meetings + Events.

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Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

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Organizations have been shifting away from boycotting, banning, or canceling their events in controversial destinations, and shining a spotlight on the issues. These organizations are entering the fray in part because of a collective realization that travel boycotts, historically, have done little move to the needle politically.

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Paul Pomerantz Paul Pomerantz, ASAE As managing director of ASAE ’s Association Governance Institute (AGI), Pomerantz will lead the launch of the new initiative, which is dedicated to promoting excellence in governance practice for Associations. He has received numerous awards, including the Kimpton Shoptalk Team Award in 2015.

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ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President

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Denise has been a part of the BBC team for over 22 years, promoted to Director in 2004 and Vice-President in 2021. Denise Malo currently serves as Vice-President of Client Services for BBC Events, a Global DMC Partner in New Orleans, LA. However, she brings to the table over 35 years in the hospitality industry.

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Smart Moves in Greater Palm Springs, Chicago and More

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He grew in his experience at prestigious golf clubs across the nation, organizing and executing events on both local and national levels. In 2015, he launched his own full-service event management agency, Sync Meeting Management. Darren Howard Darren Howard, Suncadia Howard joins Suncadia as director of golf.

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He joined the organization in 2015, and since then, has worked as sports marketing and special events coordinator, and operations manager. He has been with the organization for a total of 10 years, joining as program manager for IAAPA Europe in 2009. Patrick Stewart. Wahl will be president and CEO of IAAPA , effective Jan.

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New DEI and Environmental Action Advocacy Group Launches

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New Intent is a new organization designed to promote diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and environmental advocacy by working with destinations, event strategists and the event supply chain. “I They recognize that societal change must take place in order to combat climate change as well as reducing our carbon footprint.”.