Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

On behalf of the global PCMA community, we stand united against war and acts of evil against innocent civilians. We support people who believe in and live in a peaceful society, and we remain resolute in driving economic good to solve complex issues. Now, more than ever, the world must come together.

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Interface Tourism Spain

AUGUST 1, 2023

By acquiring 100% of the equity owned by Interface Tourism’s founder, president and majority shareholder M. Gaël de la Porte du Theil, Hopscotch will extend its presence in Europe and become a leading force in the tourism sector. Interface Tourism founder Gaël de la Porte du Theil will accompany the project as Senior Advisor.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

Jon Martin Jon Martin, Sage Lodge Martin joins Sage Lodge , an outdoors-focused resort in Montana’s Paradise Valley, as general manager. Mary Haban Mary Haban, Visit Tampa Bay Haban joins Visit Tampa Bay as vice president of global communications. Most recently, he served as senior manager of operations at Frazier History Museum.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 30, 2024

Lindsey joined us in 2023. It’s been a little under a year since I joined the industry. Meet Lindsey Jarson, our Get to Know ME spotlight this month! She’s holding down the accounting fort at our Traverse City location, but her role extends to any supplier that needs to be paid. Thanks, Lindsey, for sharing with us!

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

In a year that left many feeling alone, association membership is a port in the storm, a safe haven to call home while you figure things out.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Bishow joins the team as executive chef, with over 20 years of experience planning, developing and implementing à la carte, banquet and specialty dining programs. Bishow joins the team as executive chef, with over 20 years of experience planning, developing and implementing à la carte, banquet and specialty dining programs.

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Travel Daily News

AUGUST 5, 2021

Clyde Travel Management has an expanding international footprint with offices in Sweden covering, Norway, Denmark and Finland, as well as offices in Houston, Mumbai, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

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APRIL 2, 2024

On this episode of Meeting of the Minds, Smart Meetings is joined by Jaclyn Bernstein, president and owner of Empire Force Events, and Alexis Dick, an event planner at HARDI. The post Meeting of the Minds: Discover Professional Growth Secrets appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Scott joined Rosewood in 2003 and has held positions with the company in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Austin Gardner Gardner is vice president of business development for Staypineapple Hotels Inc. based in Bellevue, Washington. Daniel Scott Scott is Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort ’s managing director.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Rajiv Jha Rajiv Jha, Fairmont Dallas Jha joins Fairmont Dallas as director of food & beverage. Rajiv Jha Rajiv Jha, Fairmont Dallas Jha joins Fairmont Dallas as director of food & beverage. Carlo de Leon Carlo de Leon, Town & Country Resort De Leon joins Town & Country Resort as director of food & beverage.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Haddock also joins the team as catering sales and service manager. Reneka Edwards and Zack Laws Reneka Edwards (left) and Zack Laws (right), Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau Edwards joins Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) as citywide sales executive. She brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

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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. Joining Helderman on the executive team is Michaels, after her promotion from general counsel to chief administrative officer. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Power joins The St.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

Joining a professional association within your industry can offer you tremendous value across the board — but most importantly, it can provide you with a place to belong. There are many benefits of joining a professional association, but these four top our list. The Importance of Belonging We are all hardwired for belonging.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Joining Gernazick is Neeley, who will serve as director of spa, wellness and retail. Lee Ann Benevidez Lee Ann Benevidez, Visit Denver Benevidez joins Visit Denver as senior vice president and chief sales and services officer. Leonard will join Vague on the executive team as executive director, rooms division.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Jason Lusk Jason Lusk, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau Lusk joins Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) as vice president, sales. Jason Lusk Jason Lusk, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau Lusk joins Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) as vice president, sales.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 5, 2018

The post Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City to join Hyatt’s Unbound Collection appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The US$3 billion landmark property, which was recently acquired by AC Ocean Walk, will join The Unbound Collection , Hyatt’s growing collection of luxury hotel properties. The expansive 6.4

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MAY 7, 2018

The post Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort joins MICE revolution in Thailand appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort joins MICE revolution in Thailand appeared first on Travel Daily. Aerial photo of Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort.

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MARCH 15, 2024

He worked as a bar manager for several years before joining the food and beverage department at another Southern California casino where he learned from experienced spirits and wine experts and earned his Cicerone certificate. Tsui fills the role of director of food and beverage, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Alex Hernandez Alex Hernandez, Hotel Bennett Hernandez joins Hotel Bennett as director of food and beverage. Since joining this role, Takamatsu has re-vamped the restaurant’s menu and extended their dining hours. He will plan, develop and execute all food and beverage operations across the property.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Christopher Walling Christopher Walling Walling joins The Salamander Collection as vice president of operations and managing director of Innisbrook in Tampa Bay, Florida. Rohit Radhakrishnan Rohit Radhakrisnan Radhakrishnan joins Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown , set to open in winter 2023, as general manager.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Franco Vella Franco Vella Vella joins InterContinental David Tel Aviv as general manager. Peter McMahon Peter McMahon Joining Grand Hyatt Baha Mar as managing director is McMahon. He originally joined the resort in 2018 as a front office manager. He is focused on developing his colleagues and delivering excellent guest service.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

She is now sales and catering coordinator at the Westin Grand Cayman, after joining in May 2023. She is now sales and catering coordinator at the Westin Grand Cayman, after joining in May 2023. John Dillis John Dillis Heading the team is Dillis as director of event management.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Lizzie Fillo Lizzie Fillo, Visit Salt Lake (VSL) Fillo joins Visit Salt Lake (VSL) as associate vice president of marketing. 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. Howlett takes on the role of general manager.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Elizabeth Kumbhari Elizabeth Kumbhari Kumbhari joins CIBT Global as vice president for client relationship management, Americas immigration. She just recently joined the team to support the hotel’s now completed renovation and acted as liaison between the hotel and the downtown Denver community.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Emily Frost Emily Frost, Lake George Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau Frost joins Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (LGRCVB) as senior sales and services manager. Marsha Flanagan, M. She earlier served as membership manager for the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Yuni Hunter Yuni Hunter Hunter joins AC Hotel Irvine as general manager. She first joined the resort in 2019 as a senior sales executive and earlier served as a sales executive at Marriott International, Western Mountain Pacific. She, too, joined the resort as a senior sales executive, in 2021.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Zavier Jones Zavier Jones, Visit Myrtle Beach Jones joins Visit Myrtle Beach Group Sales Team as experience coordinator. Cara Banasch Cara Banasch, ConferenceDirect Banash is appointed senior vice president of enterprise solutions at ConferenceDirect. She brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and experiential marketing.

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JULY 29, 2022

Lisa Messina has joined Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) as chief sales officer. Messina joins following a 4.5-year I am thrilled to join the LVCVA and represent Las Vegas, the number one name in tourism,” Messina said. “I She’ll begin her new position in early September. “I Check it out.

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

On this episode of What One Thing Smart Meetings CEO and Founder Marin Bright is joined by Keynote Speaker and Author Ben Nemtin to discuss his storied accomplishments of creating a bucket list to attain his goals, finding purpose in life and his next big goal to go into space! Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Julio Flores Julio Flores Flores joins the recently renovated Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Carson as general manager. Greg Redman Greg Redman Redman joins leading Hawaii-based destination and event management company MC&A as director of sales. Kariuki Epps Kariuki Epps Epps rejoins Visit Cincy as senior sales manager.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 19, 2019

The post ITB China joins hands with World Culture and Tourism Forum in Xi’an appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post ITB China joins hands with World Culture and Tourism Forum in Xi’an appeared first on Travel Daily. “Facilitate Chinese tourism.”

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MARCH 29, 2024

She joined ACVB in 2022 as a data and reporting specialist to assist with updating and refreshing reports. She will also lead all marketing efforts and oversee the county’s implementation of its regenerative tourism approach. She sees park and recreation facilities and programs as a way for people and communities to thrive.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Casperson joined the Coury team in 2023—following positions with Omni Hotels, W Hotels and Highgate—and has since led hotel and restaurant concepts that have received recognition from top industry names, including Marriott’s F&B Excellence Award, Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards and Wine Spectator ’s Award of Excellence.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

He joined the organization in 2015, and since then, has worked as sports marketing and special events coordinator, and operations manager. He has been with the organization for a total of 10 years, joining as program manager for IAAPA Europe in 2009. Mirian Ortega-Calle. Mirian Ortega-Calle. Gustavo Sarago. Mario Thompson. Jakob Wahl.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Patrick Lacassagne Patrick Lacassagne, Viceroy Chicago Lacassagne joins Viceroy Chicago as General Manager. Matthew McGuigan Matthew McGuigan, Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador McGuigan joins Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador as general manager. He will also oversee Rewarding You, One10’s global rewards catalog. to Kansas City.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2024

The post Join Us for a Virtual Celebration of Life for Marin Bright appeared first on Smart Meetings. The meetings and events industry is coming together on Thursday, April 18 at 11 am PT/1 pm CT/2 pm ET for Be Bright Together: A Virtual Celebration of Life for Marin Bright.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

While Becky was experienced in digital advertising, she didn’t have extensive experience in the travel industry when she joined the team in January 2022, although she had worked with various tourism destinations for many years. She is currently looking for a team to join in the local tennis league.

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