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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. I didn’t know that in 2006!” Now, she feels inspired as she sees the certification’s global spread. “It

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How an Event in Boston Is Making an Impactful Return

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The AEP conference began in 2006 as a standalone specialized workshop at the Special Events Show conducted by TSEC CEO and AEP Advisory Board Chair Sally Webb. TSEC is coming back Oct. Read More : Small is Big in Greater Boston.

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ASAE Appoints Michelle Mason as President and CEO

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This a return to ASAE for Mason, who worked as vice president of strategic and future-focused research from 1998 to 2006. Caldeira, ASAE board chair and co-chair of the organization’s search committee, and president and CEO of Household & Commercial Products Association , Washington, D.C.

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9 Smart Moves in California, Florida and More

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Moncur’s recognitions include Visit Lake Norman’s Stellar Seller Award in 2013, Hilton Hotels’ Spirit Award in 2009 and MVP status with Homewood Suites in 2006. Moncur has held leadership positions with Embassy Suites by Hilton, Residence Inn by Marriott, and Sheraton Hotels and Resorts properties. Brian Hilterbrandt.

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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He is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2005 and Best New Chef by Food & Wine in 2006. Lee comes from Accor Hotels, where he worked as culinary and F&B director for its North and Central America regions.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Robert Sanchez, CMP

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In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC. Sanchez currently works as the president and CEO of the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce and is the co-founder of S3 Global Events. He attended Texas Tech University to earn a degree in Hospitality in RHIM (Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management).

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Sustainable hotels and The Black Sheep Inn: An example to follow

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The TripAdvisor’s Ecolíders Platino (2016), the Certificate of Excellence (2013), the SKÅL International Ecotourism Award (2006), and the First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards (2005) are only a few of the numerous international accolades the Black Sheep Inn has received during its 25 years of existence.