Simpleview Announces Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki’s Retirement, Names Vail Ross Successor

Simpleview’s Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki announced her upcoming retirement as managing director of 2Synergize, LLC, a Simpleview consulting company,

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12 Ways to Prevent Luggage Theft and Minimize Hassles If It Happens

[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version from 2018.] It’s that sinking feeling in your stomach when you can’t

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Woman Upset Over Stolen Luggage

Sustainability Shines at Georgia World Congress Authority

Georgia World Congress Authority (GWCA), which owns and operates Atlanta’s 200-acre Convention Campus, including the Georgia World Congress Center

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Signia by Hilton Atlanta Signifies Elevated ATL Convention Campus Offerings

Atlanta’s convention offering is

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Atlanta Shows Off Its New Conventions Developments During ASAE Annual

Atlanta always embraces the future, and its meetings and conventions product has benefited from major new improvements highlighted by a luxe new

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Innov8 Meetings + Events Names Lilly Gonzalez Manager of Global Accounts

The Innov8 Meetings + Events team recently welcomed Lilly Gonzalez to the sales team as its new manager of global accounts. The full-service

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Sister Tampa Marriotts Promote and Hire Directors for Sales, Marketing and Catering

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and sister location Tampa Marriott Water Street have hired directors for sales, marketing and catering. Erica

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No Agenda Episode #10: Incentive Trips With Purposeful ROI

Hear from world explorer, Ashley Lawson, with Achieve Incentives & Meetings, on incentive trends and tips to ensure maximum ROI. Other

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Sister Marriott Locations Appoint Senior Sales Executive

Rebecca O’Brien was hired as the senior sales executive for sister hotels New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans. Prior to her position as

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ASAE 2023: Let's Put Events Risk Management Back on the Front Burner

Like many of the leading issues that were top of mind until the pandemic sucked all the oxygen out of the room, in-person event

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Former General Manager Returns to Montage Kapalua Bay

Montage Kapalua Bay, Hawaii, has hired Robert Friedl as general manager.Friedl has over 30 years of experience in hospitality industry

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Visit San Antonio Places Two New National Sales Managers

 Visit San Antonio has placed two national sales managers, Amanda Tutor and Brenda Berrones. Tutor was promoted to national sales manager for

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VISIT Milwaukee Adds Four New Team Members and Promotes Internally

VISIT Milwaukee has hired four new individuals and promoted four in a variety of roles. Among the promoted are Christina Fox as senior convention

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Workforce Development Key as ASAE Annual Wraps in Atlanta

ASAE’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Exposition, held August 5-8 in Atlanta, has wrapped, attracting more than 5,200 attendees representing all aspects

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Hilton Los Cabos Gains New General Manager

Hilton Los Cabos has hired Raul Aguilera as the new general manager of the resort. Aguilera joins Hilton Los Cabos with over 20 years of

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Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hires New General Manager

Jeff Thompson was hired at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront as general manager of the Florida-based hotel. Thompson brings 18 years of

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ASAE 2023: Thought Leader KiKi L'Italien Explores Key Issues Impacting the Association Segment

KiKi L'Italien, CEO and host of Association Chat, an online community for the association industry, always calls it like she sees it, and her

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Fun Pickleball Tournament Ideas for All Skill Levels

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. In 2022,

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Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Offers Completely Refreshed Meeting Spaces

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, located near Jacksonville, Florida, has completely renovated 55,000 square feet of indoor meeting space.

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Innovative Meetings and Events Venues in Houston and Galveston, Texas

Innovation runs deep in Texas, with inventions like the hand-held calculator (think Texas Instruments), 3D printing and Dell Computers all tracing

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