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Smart Moves in San Diego, New York and More

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Kimberly Forte and Lauren Rawlins Kimberly Forte (left) and Lauren Rawlins (right) Forte enters the role of director of group sales at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. She first joined the resort in 2019 as a senior sales executive and earlier served as a sales executive at Marriott International, Western Mountain Pacific.

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Think Event Technology Is Still a Man’s World? Think again. 

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The company also offers seven business resource groups providing opportunities to develop deeper connections and community with colleagues. The Women of Encore business resource group is an inclusive community for women and their allies, providing an opportunity for conversation, mentorship, development and advocacy. Inspired yet?

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U.S. Travel Is Up, But Not Out of Weeds Yet

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Participants of these conventions will have newly Michelin Guide christened restaurants to go to, as well. Four of the 24 restaurants recently added to the Michelin Guide list are based in D.C.: In 2022, D.C. is scheduled to have 19 citywide conventions, bringing in an economic impact of $265 million.

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

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A globally diverse group of business event leaders and experts in sustainability, social impact and event management came together to develop the program. On June 30, 2023, they also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate roadmap to help guide them to their Net Zero by 2050 goal.

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The 2024 Guide for Financial and Insurance Meetings

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Smart Meetings sat down with experts Cathy Diem, director of sales for financial and insurance accounts at Hilton Worldwide, Katrina Kent, CMP, CMM vice president of Meetings Management and Event Strategy (MMES) team at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Jennifer C. Squeglia, CMP, Independent Contractor at RLC Events, to get the inside scoop.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Alexandra Carvalho, CMP

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Like many CMPs, Carvalho found joining a study group key to her success. Today, Carvalho serves as senior event manager, national sales events at Kaiser Permanente. Growing up, she imagined she would one day become a fashion designer. Design guides my approach to event management. That passion for style never went away.

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How Top Meeting Profs Give Thanks

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I am also grateful to all of those who commit to sharing their knowledge to help educate others, the time they give outside of their working hours and the support they get from their family and friends to help our industry grow. Executive Director of Industry Relations and Intermediary Group Sales, Hilton Worldwide Sales.

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