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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Denver and More

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Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. She brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and experiential marketing. Yoshida will serve as director of marketing.

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Smart Moves in Monterey, Seattle and More

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With over 20 years of experience in the industry, and as a local for many years, she will support the tourism board’s multifaceted strategy to drive corporate meetings and event business to hotels and hospitality partners throughout Monterey. She has developed expertise in hospitality, operations and events throughout 20 years of experience.

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Smart Moves in The Palm Beaches, Los Angeles and More

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Segarra joined the destination in 2022 as chief marketing officer and since then accelerated the organization’s widest range of promotional efforts in their history, resulting in record visitation rates and a $10 billion economic impact in the local tourism markets.

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Elevating the game: HSMA holds first Hotel Sales & Marketing Summit

Travel Daily Media

The post Elevating the game: HSMA holds first Hotel Sales & Marketing Summit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. As aptly put by Loleth So, the President of HSMA and Area Director of Sales and Marketing at Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, “The market landscape is always changing.

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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

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Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. I didn’t pick hospitality; it picked me,” said Candace Hemingway. “I

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine.

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Smart Moves in Texas, Wyoming and More

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With 25 years of experience in hospitality management, Palli has held multiple leadership positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, including night manager, duty manager, front of house manager, revenue manager and more. VisitDallas has appointed Walker chief marketing officer. Peter Palli. Glaucia Canil.