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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

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Marriott International President and CEO Tony Capuano kicked off the event by thanking the 314 association planner customers for sticking with the company and helping the hospitality industry recover so quickly. All of these changes require new responses for the almost 100-year-old hospitality company.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist.

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40 Social Media Influencers Every Hospitality Professional Should Follow

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In events and hospitality, knowledge is power. Thankfully these thought leaders are quick to share their tips and tricks on how to get ahead in the world of events and hospitality. Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology. Hospitality.

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FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records

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Giving back matters and both organizations play critical roles in supporting their communities,” said FICP Hospitality Partner Advisory Committee Chair Jason Cohen in a statement. We have to plan for attendees of the future because technology is changing how people learn and interact. Learn Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22.

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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

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She is co-chair of Events Industry Council’s Meeting and Event Design Group Covid-19 Business Recovery Task Force and now consults leading companies on their return to events approach. Security now includes technology. Technology Risks. But those buckets have become more complex and new areas have emerged.

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Smart Moves in San Diego, Chicago and More

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She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. He has spent the last 30 years gaining hospitality and business management experience with Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

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dnata introduces ground-breaking cooking robot at World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE)

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“We are constantly looking for ways to further improve quality and efficiency by leveraging the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, across our global network. dnata’s catering and retail division is one of the world’s leading inflight hospitality providers.

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