ADMEI

AUGUST 15, 2023

Through this partnership, both organizations will be able to grant member access to additional professional development opportunities, share communication with their memberships, cross-promote events, and provide speaker resources. “We ILEA is a community centered around celebrating all aspects of live event production and management.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Following a devastating earthquake in Morocco, Marrakesh remains a strong meetings destination On September 8, 2023, Morocco experienced an earthquake of 6.8 It’s epicenter in was the Al Haouz province in the High Atlas Mountain Range, about 45 miles southwest of major tourist destination Marrakesh.

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CSI DMC

AUGUST 15, 2023

August 15, 2023 – CSI DMC is thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotions of two talented event management professionals who have shown outstanding dedication and leadership. Elisa Smith’s journey with CSI DMC began in 2016 as a Senior Event Manager in the Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Rebekah Courtney Courtney is convention sales manager for Louisville Tourism. She previously worked as special events and promotions supervisor for Caesars Southern Indiana. Bayan Sabermanesh Florida’s T he Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota named Sabermanesh executive assistant manager and director of operations, rooms. at CSI DMC.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! They want personalization.” Gregg has done the research and encourages planners to take advantage of DMCs. “The

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! They want personalization.” Gregg has done the research and encourages planners to take advantage of DMCs. “The

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

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. Steffan has been promoted to director of sales for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2023

Kaila Nasci and Morgan Cox Kayla Nasci (left) and Morgan Cox (right) Cox is catering sales manager and Nasci has been promoted to director of catering for Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Most recently, Nasci was catering sales manager for two years and has nearly 10 years of experience in sales. and Airbnb. Regis Hotels.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

As a member of the PRA Business-Management Team (BMT) he will play a key role in developing and implementing key initiatives. Throughout his 20 years of experience in hotel sales, meetings and events, he has led award winning sales teams at large North American hotel brands.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

D’Wayne Leatherland D’Wayne Leatherland Leatherland has been promoted to chief operating office (COO) at Agenda: USA , Kansas City’s first and only Destination Management Company (DMC). As COO, he will work with Alton Hagen, founder and CEO, to manage Agenda: USA’s operations and lead their growth.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

D’Wayne Leatherland D’Wayne Leatherland Leatherland has been promoted to chief operating office (COO) at Agenda: USA , Kansas City’s first and only Destination Management Company (DMC). As COO, he will work with Alton Hagen, founder and CEO, to manage Agenda: USA’s operations and lead their growth.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The post TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 3,500 visitors had made use of the MICE Lane at these airports from October 2022 to March 2023.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Women are Making Events Industry History in Leadership Roles Access —the largest destination management company in the United States, and the only woman-owned and led National DMC—makes history with its appointment of three women as Co-Chief Executive Officers: Jennifer Miller, Danielle Phippen and Heidi Brown.

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Solimar International

JUNE 24, 2022

Meet Our Interns: Hannah McDonnell is a Masters of Politics student at University College Dublin, specializing in European politics and integration. Ethan Bollert is a recent graduate of Central Washington University, earning his bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, with a Tourism Management Specialization.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Resnick has been promoted to executive chef at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Boston. Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau has named Kaiama destination manager. He later worked for The Peninsula New York in New York City in multiple sales and services management positions, most recently serving as corporate sales account manager.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa promoted Goslin to director of group sales. Over the past two decades, Goslin has garnered both sales and convention management experience. Most recently, Goslin spent the last 15 years as senior sales manager at the Coconut Point property. Lenne Goslin. Jamie Gold.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa promoted Goslin to director of group sales. Over the past two decades, Goslin has garnered both sales and convention management experience. Most recently, Goslin spent the last 15 years as senior sales manager at the Coconut Point property. Lenne Goslin. Jamie Gold.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

International hospitality group Accor appointed Erney executive director of global sales for meetings, incentives and industry relations. She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. Most recently, Dumont was senior sales manager for the property.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Coleman is manager of convention services and Zackery has been promoted to content and social media manager of group markets at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB). Hosts Global , a partner to many meeting and event planners internationally, has appointed Patino as vice chair and Paben as CEO.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Before joining Teneo, White was director of global sales at PRA Group, a destination management company. He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

of India, through Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), is hosting 250 international buyers and delegates from across the world, as part of pioneering “ATITHI: An exclusive Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet” to further boost inbound tourism and enhance business opportunities for stakeholders from Indian tourism industry.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 30, 2023

CzechTourism will be meeting and networking with representatives from top tour operators, airlines, media and key stakeholders from the travel industry to discuss cooperation and collaboration opportunities to promote Czechia in the Middle East region.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

A healthy number of meetings-industry companies made the list, and the rise of unique experience providers shows what your attendees are excited about. There are a healthy number of meeting and event planning companies on the list, check out the slideshow for a sampling of privately held companies with impressive growth rates.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Create a screen-free space by providing meditation breaks in a relaxation room, or host a screen-free networking session for attendees to meet one another without their phones. There are countless ways to promote movement and activity at your event! Consider partnering with a Destination Management Company (DMC)!

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 25, 2023

To promote tourism further, we plan to promote Green Tourism and open up 50 new Tourism destinations and launch publicity in overseas market.” Our department has recently formulated Rural Tourism Scheme to promote Tourism in rural Rajasthan and create employment opportunity.” million in 2021.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

Their transactional approach prioritizes efficiency in getting travelers from Point A to Point B by arranging flights, accommodations, rental cars, and vacation packages to meet their clients’ needs. These partners provide boots-on-the-ground knowledge and management to help advise and assist on-site.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

APRIL 14, 2024

Their transactional approach prioritizes efficiency in getting travelers from Point A to Point B by arranging flights, accommodations, rental cars, and vacation packages to meet their clients’ needs. These partners provide boots-on-the-ground knowledge and management to help advise and assist on-site.

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Solimar International

JUNE 22, 2021

Providing visitor services is an essential function of every Destination Management Organization (DMO). Destination Management Organizations (DMO) are responsible for the management and marketing of a tourism destination to attract visitors and to offer them a good experience during their stay.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 24, 2023

Set to be the first A1 International Horticultural Exhibition in Qatar, the Middle East, and North Africa, the prestigious partnership underscores Qatar Airways’ commitment to bringing global attention to Expo 2023 Doha and promoting Qatar as a premier travel destination.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment. Monthly meetings track progress and issues. Annually, the community shapes action plans and projects. A six-member board implements decisions.

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PRA

MARCH 19, 2024

In addition, as a member of the PRA Business Management Team (BMT), Rosenberg will play an integral role in developing and implementing key initiatives. With 20 years of experience in hotel sales, meetings and events, Rosenberg has led award-winning sales teams at some of the world’s largest hotel brands in North America.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

360 Destination Group Irvine, CA 360 Destination Group, the go-to destination management company for stress-free event planning, ensures seamless event management for incredible corporate experiences. We specialize in corporate meetings and trade shows, consumer brand activations, and custom fabrication.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Destination Stewardship vs Destination Management We understand that many of the RTOs or RTBs across Australia operate under a governance framework that supports a Destination Management and/or Destination Marketing outcomes.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 5, 2021

So who are the people and organizations interested in about the risks and rewards, i.e. the stakes, of destination development? Local governments often have tourism departments, particularly in the absence of a DMO, that would take charge of planning, development, and promotion of a destination.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Destination Stewardship vs Destination Management We understand that many of the RTOs or RTBs across Australia operate under a governance framework that supports a Destination Management and/or Destination Marketing outcomes.

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Solimar International

APRIL 11, 2022

When discussing culture, it’s important to emphasize the roots of a destination, both big and small. Small towns in the United States are the backbone of American culture, and often have so much more to offer than meets the eye. As a traveler, you have so much power to effect positive change through the destinations you choose.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 1, 2021

In our field, the meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) industry was one of the initial types of tourism that have been heavily affected by the worldwide spread of COVID-19 and it may take time to return fully before we see the return of fun team building activities like volleyball.

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