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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Denver and More

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She will oversee sales, strategy and implementation of the company’s Strategic Meetings Management Program. She brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and experiential marketing. Cara Banasch Cara Banasch, ConferenceDirect Banash is appointed senior vice president of enterprise solutions at ConferenceDirect.

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TIS2023 will delve into how to attract talent and foster leadership in the new era of tourism

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The post TIS2023 will delve into how to attract talent and foster leadership in the new era of tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. In recent months, the tourism sector has been facing a relevant challenge to advance its competitiveness: attracting and retaining qualified talent.

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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 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.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

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Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. He has also worked as general manager for Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, hotel manager for Sheraton Waikiki and director of human resources for The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas.

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AI set to drive Thailand’s leadership as the world’s premier “Lifestyle” Travel Destination:  TTF 2024

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Business leaders from tech, hospitality, data and dining gather at Thailand’s largest travel and tourism event with over 1,000 registered participants to debate the future of the sector. Every tourism outfit and hotel are AI companies whether they realize it or not,” said Mr Barnett, who is also managing director C9 Hotelworks.

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How Hotels Scrambled to Staff the Return of Events

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Smart Meetings dropped in on several industry professionals to see what methods and strategies they’ve implemented to adjust to the sudden return of travelers and deliver the service levels expected by attendees. The post How Hotels Scrambled to Staff the Return of Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.