Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The three highlighted the importance of appealing to attendees’ clients and Gen Z, getting leadership involved in DEI, and being an ally to the disabled community. The company pledged to fill its board with diverse, talented international business leaders that are focused on environmental, social and governance principles.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2021

PCMA has announced plans for growth by expanding its leadership in key global regions. In an effort to facilitate the growth of business events and PCMA’s community, the organization has appointed a new leader in three regions: Asia-Pacific; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Latin America (LATAM). Lucio Vaquero.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

Throughout her career, Michelle has demonstrated a commitment to the association community and ASAE, and a proven ability to drive alignment and results in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment,” said Stephen J. She later worked as managing director of strategy and innovation for American Society for Quality.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2021

Sklencar is director of sponsorship for MPI’s Greater New York chapter. The Glasshouse in New York City named Ramsawack director of sales. Kevin serves on the board of Long Island City YMCA; he is also founding member of Vistage Worldwide Executive Key Group. Kevin Ramsawack. He is also chair of Connecticut Port Authority.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

“Using the census as a guideline, I will make sure that our board of directors and staff reflect our community, including Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and female leadership,” he said. I want to make Visit Oakland the best organization of its kind to work for in the country.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Loren Christie Loren Christie Christie is appointed as the new managing director for BestCities Global Alliance. YoJainna Otero YoJainna Otero YoJainna Otero returns to Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa as director of catering and conference services.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2024

When Convene spoke with Desirée Knight , CAE, CMP Fellow, DES, in late 2022 about her then-upcoming term as chair of the 2023 PCMA Board of Directors and Trustees, she said it was the fulfillment of a career-long dream. Whatever Media Group) Leading the PCMA Board of Directors this past year has been an immense honor.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2022

She has also been director of Women’s Intersport Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC) and spent a decade in marketing management positions at Time Warner Cable, Metro Sports Center and more. Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) appointed Hiltebrand director of marketing and external relations. Kathy Nelson. and more. Alan Noone.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge (VBR) appointed Oney director of sales. Recently, he received Convention Sales Professionals International’s (CSPI) 2021 Shawn Corwin-Mylan Award for his outstanding hospitality sales leadership and service. Visit Salt Lake welcomed Rogers as director of convention sales, West Coast office.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

He is an active board member of the Houston Hospitality Alliance. Cristi na Dalal and Claire Rock Cristina Dalal (left) and Claire Rock (right) Dalal has been appointed as director of sales at Wythe Hotel. She has held leadership roles in operations, revenue management, sales, marketing, finance, and IT.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

He is an active board member of the Houston Hospitality Alliance. Cristi na Dalal and Claire Rock Cristina Dalal (left) and Claire Rock (right) Dalal has been appointed as director of sales at Wythe Hotel. She has held leadership roles in operations, revenue management, sales, marketing, finance, and IT.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Alison Brooks, director of destination experience and advocacy at Visit Mesa , and Julie Pingston, president and CEO of Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB ) , proactively addressed the issue at Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, last month. Recognizing the Need.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

She has held leadership roles at Allegretto Vineyard Resort, Inn at Morro Bay by Pacifica Host Hotels and more. The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Arizona welcomed Keough as director of sales and marketing. She has also held leadership and management positions at Kentucky Science Center. Tim Keough. Kulbhushan Tyagi.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 9, 2023

announced that its Board of Directors has named Eduardo Conrado and Elaine Mendoza as candidates to join the Board. Both Conrado and Mendoza, along with the other Board nominees, will be on the ballot at the 2023 Annual Shareholders Meeting. Mendoza is on the board of directors for Rush Enterprises, Inc.

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National Association For Catering ane Events

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Over the course of this year the National Board has provided you with information and updates on the Pathways to Leadership Task Force. The NACE National Board formed the task force as part of our strategic initiatives to promote national board service and expand our ranks of future leaders.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 31, 2023

PCMA Asia Pacific (APAC) today announced the   2023-2024 Regional Advisory Board   comprised of 16 members representing diverse markets and audience segments of the business events industry within the region. We are grateful for their generous leadership and contribution to better our industry, our profession.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

He has spent the last decade leading The Ritz-Carlton properties across Asia, with executive leadership roles in China, Indonesia and Japan. The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad , the newest Manhattan property by the brand, welcomed Donald as director of sales and marketing. Xavi Gonzalez. Katie Donald. Regis New York. Regis New York.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Ferguson, who serves on the boards of directors for both the U.S. As legendary mythologist Joseph Campbell , spelled out in his description of the time-tested storytelling tool, “The Hero’s Journey,” a crisis calls on ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The needs of the customer have changed.”

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 18, 2023

Bringing together GBTA’s business travel community for insights, learning, and face-to-face connection time are all key to navigating and growing the sector in Canada. The event also included numerous buyer and supplier sessions, networking opportunities, and a special welcome event for new and returning industry professionals. billion USD.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Leading the PCMA Board of Directors these last several months has been a great privilege. We are laser-focused on providing innovative education, building strong & influential communities, providing cutting-edge products and robust networking opportunities that foster personal development and business relationships.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Association for Women in Events (AWE)’s leadership team for 2019 is making membership more accessible for all event professionals in a move to include more planners of all genders and ages in a proactive community focused on equality. Premium membership adds coaching, access to a new job board and inclusion in the speaker directory.

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DCI

MAY 5, 2023

The initiative, founded by the International Economic Development Council, provides an opportunity for professionals in the industry to share the great work they have been doing in their communities and gives them a platform to create and advance career opportunities. What advice do you have for other young, aspiring leaders?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Smart Meetings reached out to our esteemed editorial advisory board to ask what they are grateful for during this transition year and how they demonstrate it personally and professionally. As always, their thoughtful responses left us inspired. Read More : Elevating Holiday Cheer Through Culinary Creativity. Jenn Artura. Eduardo Chaillo.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Meeting Professionals International announced new certificate programs, the purchase of a Canadian event, details about the upcoming World Education Conference, leadership changes, and other developments during the IMEX America show in Las Vegas. Townsend said that since 2020, the MPI Foundation has raised and distributed $1.8

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Addressing racism should impact how you lead—it’s an American issue,” commented Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO at Destination DC and chairman of the Tourism Diversity Matters board. “As TDM’s inaugural board includes: • Dr. Brandi Baldwin, CEO, Millennial Ventures Holdings. The TDM apprenticeship program is already up and running.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 11, 2022

As 2022 board chairman, Charles Starks will oversee a PCMA Board of Directors that combines the Foundation and PCMA boards into one body. When Charles Starks, president and CEO of Music City Center in Nashville, begins a one-year term as Chairman of the Board of PCMA in January, he will lead a newly reorganized board.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In this position, she will provide leadership and guidance to both the group sales and leisure trade industry sales teams, as well as the destination services team. Visit Spokane has hired Jennifer Hendricks as its new director of regional accounts in convention sales and services. Kelly Cavers. Jennifer Hendricks. Ashley Johnson.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 7, 2023

Between bites of her sandwich at the fast-food chain, Gerstmann, who now serves as executive director at INFORMS, an international association for professionals in analytics and operations research, wondered how much of what she had just spent on her meal could potentially be invested in organizations that work against her values.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2022

Whether focused on critical issues such as sustainability, accessibility, pandemic relief legislation, or diversity, or finding meaningful ways to better serve the educational and networking needs of their communities, the 2022 Changemakers are outstanding examples of leadership in action. Managing Director and CEO.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 20, 2023

Guest of honour Achim Fabig, Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai, together with David Ruetz, Senior Vice President, Messe Berlin, and Stefan Halusa, Director General at Indo-German Chamber of Commerce will usher the opening of ITB India 2023 with a traditional lamp lighting and ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 18, 2022

Even among this talented community, some individuals stand out by consistently challenging the status quo and pushing the industry forward. Most recently, she founded The Vendry , a community-driven marketplace that helps connect corporate event planners with venues and vendors for their events. And they haven’t escaped your notice!

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 10, 2022

So much has happened in your PCMA community and we’ve got more to share with you in the coming weeks and months. More than 2,000 industry professionals joined us in Washington, DC to pursue community, business and educational opportunities as our space quickly restarted. Additional details will be communicated soon.

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DCI

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As we prepare to celebrate a new class of young leaders who are making a big difference in their organizations and communities, we wanted to take some time to catch up with a few of our previous 40 Under 40 recipients. Cathy Chambers | Economic Development Director, Florida Power and Light Company. 2013 40 Under 40 Winner.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 28, 2022

Effective May 1, Andersen will also serve on the company’s board of directors. Previously, Andersen served as chief commercial officer and spent 13 years in international leadership roles at CWT. Megan Brumagim. Renee Marpert.

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SITE

JULY 9, 2021

The world of business events and incentive travel is shocked to its foundations by the sudden passing of Miek Arnolda Egberts, Founder at InspireMe, Monaco and member of the international board of directors of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE). Our community is heartbroken to lose such a special force for good.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Find practical inspiration (not product pitches) from software leaders deep in the trenches creating software, scaling architectures and fine-tuning their technical leadership to help you make the right decisions. 2022 Greenwich CIO Executive Leadership Summit. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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National Association For Catering ane Events

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As previous Director of Catering for the Hilton Hotels and currently a Senior Catering Sales Executive for the San Jose Marriott. As previous Director of Catering for the Hilton Hotels and currently a Senior Catering Sales Executive for the San Jose Marriott. Delores is involved with and supportive of the Events Community.

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