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MARCH 29, 2024

Bree DiBernardo Bree DiBernardo, The Gant The Gant promotes DiBernardo to the position of director of sales. LyLy Nguyen LyLy Nguyen, ACVB Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes Nguyen to the role of data and analytics manager. She will now lead the Aspen resort’s sales efforts and strategic initiatives.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Barnett was born in Australia and began his hospitality career at New South Wales ski resort Thredbo, before moving on to general manager roles in London and Chicago. Most recently, he served as the vice president of hospitality at Bonhomme Hospitality where he oversaw seven locations. Louis The Magnolia, St.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

She brings over 25 years of hospitality industry experience, most recently serving as vice president of third-party commerce and luxury stales strategy for MGM Resorts International, Americas. At Visit Denver, she will develop, direct and execute convention and meeting sales and destination services strategies.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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JULY 28, 2023

Spurrier looks forward to embracing Hawaii’s unique culture and resources alongside his team to promote The Westin Maui as a phenomenal experiential destination. Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau.

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MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. Top 10 Meeting Destinations in North America 1. 6) and (No.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She will oversee sales, strategy and implementation of the company’s Strategic Meetings Management Program. Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

He brings over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently having served as general manager of Resort at Squaw Creek, a Destination by Hyatt property. He began his hospitality career as a sous chef at Hyatt Recently Grand Cayman. Read More: Smart Moves in Washington, D.C.,

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

She will draw on her 16 years of experience in senior hospitality management roles to oversee and manage all of the hotel’s daily operations. She will oversee all resort operations, including culinary, experiential, meetings and events and resort teams and uphold the resort’s outstanding reputation as an esteemed Napa Valley property.

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MAY 9, 2023

For many planners, budgets for their meetings, recognition, and promotions are set in a year or more in advance, and when costs to deliver these programs continue to increase yearly this puts them in a tight spot.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

She previously served as the resort’s manager for small groups & meetings, having begun with the resort in 2011 as a member of the sales & marketing team. She has held numerous roles in sales and operations for the hospitality industry throughout her career. Also promoted within the team is Janiak as regional director of sales.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

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 brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To do so, she will draw from over 25 years of experience in hospitality and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Fiona Pinette Fiona Pinette, Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa Whistler, British Columbia’s newest hospitality debut, Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa , set to open Nov. 17, 2023, appoints Pinette as Lodge Manager.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

She will manage a team that promotes sales and services for planners booking meetings and events in Warren County and work to prospect and generate new business relationships to achieve booked business and overnight room goals. She earlier served as membership manager for the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

About the CMP Events Industry Council launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program in 1985 to provide meeting industry professionals with specialized continuing education. A meeting planner earns their certification through a course of study, an exam and a comprehensive professional evaluation.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

She brings over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing and a specialty in weddings, milestone anniversary celebrations, reunions and more special events. She brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. ACVB has also promoted Laws to the role of director of sales. and New Orleans.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Richard Oshiro Richard Oshiro is the inaugural regional sales manager for MacNaughton, a family-owned hospitality investment, development and management firm based in Honolulu. In his nearly decade of hospitality experience, Oshiro has worked with Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, and Hawaii Island Air.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

He brings years of experience and demonstrated success in the hospitality industry. She brings over 25 years of experience in hospitality in the southern California market across sales, marketing and branding. He brings over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, across markets Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

With over three decades of experience in hospitality branding, public and media relations, marketing communications and crisis communications, Amon is an experienced professional certain to establish Alma Resort as a leading destination. He served as general manager for Palais Coburg Hotel Residence Vienna for over a decade.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

He has worked in the hospitality industry through advancing roles for the past 20 years. Jason Sundberg Jason Sundberg, The Gwen The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel , promotes Sunberg to director of bars & restaurants from his previous role as restaurant manager.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

His experience in hospitality spans over two decades, and he brings extensive experience in leading operational excellence. Mario Farfan Mario Farfan Meet Chicago Northwest welcomes Mario Farfan as group sales leader, account executive of group sales. Hudson joins Thompson Houston as director of sales and marketing.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

He brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality, having most recently served as general manager at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kauai. He will draw on his over 30 years of hospitality experience to oversee all hotel services and operations. Franco Vella Franco Vella Vella joins InterContinental David Tel Aviv as general manager.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino. Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans promoted Babe to hotel manager.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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. Cote Family Destinations appoints Dresnin as chief people services officer.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Her over two decades of marketing experience, with a specialization in hospitality, make her a strong leader to oversee strategic and innovative marketing at BWH Hotels and ensure teams across the company achieve their goals. Donatelli is promoted to director, national accounts, after her six previous years at Omni Hotels & Resorts.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

The post Navigating the Future of HoReCa: Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia’s Hospitality Industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. This trend not only meets consumer expectations but also aligns with global movements towards healthier lifestyles.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Kate Yordi Kate Yordi, Visit Mesa Visit Mesa , the regional destination marketing organization for Mesa, Arizona, has expanded its team with the promotion of Yordi. He has spent nearly 40 years in hospitality at various Hyatt properties around the globe, from Vancouver to Baha Mar. Schatz will serve as general manager. to Kansas City.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Snyder has worked in the hospitality, food and beverage industries for 30 years and is an award-winning chef. He has over 10 years of hospitality experience. Ryan Cruz Ryan Cruz, Hotel Wailea Hotel Wailea appoints Cruz as executive chef, promoting him from his former role as the hotel’s Chef de Cuisine.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Decker has spent more than 10 years in luxury hospitality sales. Previously, Rothberg was mademoiselle d’Etiquette at Etiquette by Tara, a self-started business that teaches children’s etiquette and hospitality training classes, which she continues to run. Mancuso has been in event, tourism and hospitality sales for over a decade.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Joining Helderman on the executive team is Michaels, after her promotion from general counsel to chief administrative officer. She joined Fontainebleau Las Vegas in 2022 after over a decade in multiple leadership roles in the Las Vegas gaming and hospitality industries. Stephen Power Stephen Power, The St.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

Alila Marea Beach Resort, Encinitas of Hyatt Hotels promoted Savastano to resort manager. Boonie has been promoted to director of rooms at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Hirsch brings three decades of experience in hospitality and business event sales and marketing to his new position. Michael Savastano. Jordyn Boonie.

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

Tony Aslanian Join Teneo Hospitality Group welcomed Aslanian to the role of vice president of sales and membership. Rita Moore ConferenceDirect, a West Hollywood-based, full-service, global meetings solution company, added Moore to its team as director of conference management operations.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

She now serves as conference services manager at the Westin Grand Cayman, bringing with her over seven years of experience in the hospitality industry. Tracy Chavez Tracy Chavez Chavez was promoted from guest relations specialist to catering sales manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

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MAY 16, 2022

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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MAY 3, 2024

He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Most recently, she was sales director at Resort Lifestyle Communities in South Carolina, a hospitality company that provides resort-style living options for its retired residents. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years.

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JULY 21, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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