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Smart Moves in Washington, DC, Baton Rouge and More

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Joelle Park Joelle Park Park is appointed to the role of senior vice president and chief marketing officer at BWH Hotels. In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. He will draw on this expertise to identify, develop and execute sports tourism strategy in Baton Rouge.

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2024 Event Trends Seen at the Property Level

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Meetings that feature a wider purpose along with opportunities for teambuilding, wellness, creative endeavors, F&B preparation—and pickleball—are what’s being seen by one major conference-resort operator. Other properties are taking advantage of interest in what is, right now, the fastest growing sport in America: pickleball.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

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Be Flexible and Transparent Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, was not the location originally slated for this year’s WEC. Very quickly, the beach scenes and Caribbean music were gone from the marketing messages and the “Refresh Your World” pictures of people in lanyards coming together came to the forefront. “We

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Were Thousands of Vegas Memorial Weekend Visitors a Dry Run for Conventions?

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Now they are preparing to expand to larger groups. “We Meetings will feel a little different for the rest of the year, but when we look to the back half of the year it is very strong with a lot of pent-up demand,” said Chandra Allison , senior vice president of sales and marketing at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and Las Vegas Sands.

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The Ultimate Guide to Conferences for Event Planners in 2024

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Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 60+ events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! January 2024 Conferences for Event Planners Event Name Event Date Event Location More Information PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 Jan.

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Caesars Debuted New Spaces and Faces at IMEX

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Kelly has been preparing for this role since the day she joined the company 5 years ago,” said Caesars Chief Sales Officer Mike Massari in a post-IMEX interview. The team will continue to be based in-market to better serve clients where they are based. “I Kelly Gleeson Smith.

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A Revamped Reno Could Take Meetings to The Next Level

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Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) has plenty of lift with connecting flights from over 50 airports nationwide and is located roughly five miles from downtown Reno—making it very accessible and convenient for travelers. Executive Chef Ivano Centemeri prepares a delicious dish at the Novi Room. Market Gallery.

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