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Smart Moves in Denver, Chicago and More

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She previously served as the resort’s manager for small groups & meetings, having begun with the resort in 2011 as a member of the sales & marketing team. Jessica Ware Jessica Ware MMGY Wagstaff appoints Ware as marketing account director of travel and tourism.

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Why Are Public and Private Stakeholders Investing in Foreign Tourism Projects?

Solimar International

Tourism is a global business: last year, global capital investment in travel and tourism totaled $856 billion. When it comes to tourism, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders invest not only domestically, but also abroad. Chain hotels are a classic example of private-sector FDI in tourism.

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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

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Along with expertise in corporate travel events and hotel contracting, he brings a passion for community service. In 2011, he received both the IHLA Chicago Department Head of the Year Stars of the Industry Award and the Hostmark Hospitality Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year. Dringham enters as director of marketing.

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The Value of Tourism in Trail Development

Solimar International

If completed, this trail development project would provide four million people with trail access within two miles of their home while enabling visitors to travel in new communities. Across the nation, trails are stimulating tourism spending. Trails and Tourism – Supporting Communities. Katherine Frey/The Washington Post).

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IMEX America is Back!: Day 1 Highlights from the Return to Meeting

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Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board announced a partnership with Clear Health Pass and Co.Protect branded protective equipment to help meeting professionals create frictionless solutions for establishing and executing protocols. and water withdrawal by 33% since 2011. On track to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (or sooner).

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

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She will promote Fort Myers as a top destination for meetings and group travel to the MICE industry in her assigned region. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. She comes from VISIT Milwaukee, where she spent 15 years, most recently as associate director of sales.

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Rotorua to host Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2024

Travel Daily Media

The post Rotorua to host Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Rotorua is a magnificent city, the birthplace of the visitor economy for New Zealand, where business events, tourism and hospitality hold a sacred place.

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