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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 Monterey, Seattle and More

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Cooper brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and expertise in operations, human resources, project management and leadership. She most recently served as general manager at Embassy Suites Santa Ana. She brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality.

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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. Read More : The Great Hospitality Restart. “

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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. From the MICE sector, destinations, hospitality, distribution channels and OTAs, to business travel, transport, activities and culture and leisure.

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Visit Portugal gears up for largest participation ever at WTM

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The post Visit Portugal gears up for largest participation ever at WTM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Visit Portugal is excited to announce its participation, with the largest-ever delegation of 108 Portuguese tourism companies, in the World Travel Market, one of the most influential events in the global tourism industry.

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Smart Moves in Texas, Wyoming and More

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Giang has been promoted to resort manager and Villacencio promoted to manager and director of administration at Alma Resort in Cam Ranh, Vietnam. Her most recent position was director of human resources at Alma Resort, having joined the resort staff in 2019. Vu Thi Huong Giang and Rowie Villacencio. Glaucia Canil.

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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

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She suggested that attendance at conferences in general be allocated to Human Resources budgets rather than marketing because they are powerful tools for employee development, retention and mental health. Student Kemmia Ghodrat advised potential employers to promote their social justice work.