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ADMEI to Focus on International Impact in 2019

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Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) wrapped up its 2019 annual conference at Four Seasons Houston with a pledge to increase the visibility of the association globally. Megan Johnson, DMCP, from Accent Indy was named Destination Management Rising Star. Related: The 411 on DMCs.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More

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His extensive background in experiential marketing and hospitality management equips him to manage the Hawaii sales team and maintain their current clients, while also developing strategic sales objectives and strengthening MC&A’s presence as a destination management company.

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Smart Moves in New York, Panama City Beach and More

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Stewart has received various accolades and designations, such as the Florida Festivals and Events Emerging Leader Award, the Sports Tourism Strategist designation from Sports ETA and a Professional in Destination Management designation. Jakob Wahl. Wahl will be president and CEO of IAAPA , effective Jan.

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New ETC report investigates links between the changing tourism environment and NTOs work

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Sustainability started to become an integral part of tourism strategies around 2019, but many NTOs in Europe still do not have a defined strategy for achieving sustainability in tourism. NTOs tended to experience major transformations after national policy and strategy reviews. Challenge of sustainability and climate change.

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Killing It! Event-Related Companies on the Fast Track

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1,130: Balloon Therapy Launched in 2019, this Dallas-based balloon-garland fabricator and installer specializes in designs for large and small events. 1,365: Access This is the fifth time since 2013 that the San Diego-based, women-owned destination management company has made the Inc. Three-Year Growth: 3,885% No.

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PRA Orlando, Destinos India Among Winners of 2018 SITE Crystal Awards

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Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Awarded to: ECO Destination Management Services of Aruba & Curacao. SITE Crystal Awards are awarded to impactful and memorable incentive programs around the world. Program: 30 Years of Partnership.

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Smart Moves in Tennessee, D.C. and More

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She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. Drew is now area hotel manager of the recently opened Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis , and Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis in Tennessee. Derek Douglass Drew. Brock Hochhalter. Ryan Fitzgerald.