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Why is DEI Critical to the Hospitality Industry?

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The industry, further, has a duty to promote diversity in the earliest planning of events to reflect the essence of stakeholder touch points. This important conversation will enable the hospitality industry to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive by practicing the key elements of each pillar.

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Smart Moves in Florida, Wyoming and More

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He began working with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 2009 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica as travel sales industry coordinator. She also worked as sales specialist for Marriott’s Florida’s sales organization. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida.

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Maui and More

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Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida, has promoted Barnes to resort manager. Patrick Lacassagne. Bobby Barnes.

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People on the Move

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Harper first joined the Phoenix Convention Center in 2009 and in 2012, he was promoted to deputy director of sales and marketing. Jennifer Ramsey has joined Talley as a meeting planner. Jerry Harper Jerry Harper has been named director of the Phoenix Convention Center & Venues.

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Smart Moves in Vail, Niagara Falls and More

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ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Jules CEO of the organization. Jules was previously director of marketing for her current organization and, prior to that, was CEO of PEAEYE7 Marketing International for five years.

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Asheville Meet Where Community is Strong and Creative Spirit Abundant

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What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. The Asheville area focuses heavily on making a positive impact on its community through its many community service organization collaborations. And Asheville makes it easy for corporate groups to get involved. .

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Big Plans for the Meetings Mean Business Initiative

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Designed to continue the progress and momentum of the first 10 years of the group's advocacy work—the coalition came about at the start of the Great Recession in early 2009—this year's plans focuses on four areas. The goal is to have top executives in those fields understand the value of meetings, and become champions for them.

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