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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Denver and More

Smart Meetings

She will oversee sales, strategy and implementation of the company’s Strategic Meetings Management Program. Pupillo will fill the roles of director of business development and general manager. In his most recent resort manager role, he oversaw an ownership and brand change alongside a $45 renovation.

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Smart Moves in Monterey, Seattle and More

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Michele Pearce Michele Peace, See Monterey See Monterey appoints Pearce as senior conference sales manager. Summer Shoemaker Summer Shoemaker, San Diego Mission Bay Resort Shoemaker takes on the role of general manager at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. She most recently served as general manager at Embassy Suites Santa Ana.

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

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Why DMOs must be about Management, not just Marketing

Solimar International

They were primarily established to promote destinations. However, with the rapid growth of tourism, the need for its sustainability and management of the sector eventually emerged. Therefore, whether DMOs should focus only on marketing or broaden their activities and be a management organization is part of the future agenda.

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How Hotels Scrambled to Staff the Return of Events

Smart Meetings

Charlestowne Hotels , for example, is taking a proactive approach by placing an emphasis on enhancing the depth of their human resources and company culture while providing attendees and other guests with a heightened experience. Read More : The Great Hospitality Restart. “ Read More : The Great Hospitality Restart. “

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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. Most recently, Giang was executive assistant manager of food and beverage at Alma Resort.

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Kimberly Johnson Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe – Houston has promoted Kimberly Johnson to events manager. Johnson joined the property as a food and beverage manager in August 2021. Paula McChristian Visit Raleigh has promoted Paula McChristian, CGFM, to vice president of finance and administration.