Category Archives: People in the News
Welcome to Allied’s World
Industry leader Allied Europe has acquired PRA Destinations, now expanding their services to three continents and 26 locations worldwide. Under the parent company, Allied International, both companies will continue to promote their services under their respective brands. Congratulations to both … Continue reading
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The Future Looks Bright: Today’s Young Leaders
Having just returned from SITE Academy for Young Leaders held in London this week, I am inspired by some of the industry’s young leaders who are already proving to be our future leaders. Here are profiles of just a few. … Continue reading
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A Company’s Committment to Green
Making news this week is the decision of U.K.-based MotivAction to walk away from oil giant, ExxonMobil who had approached them about running an event. An article on meetingsnet.com highlights the announcement by the company’s managing director, Tim Waygood: … … Continue reading
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An Expert Moves On
MeetingsNet today reports that Carol Krugman, President and CEO of Krugman Group International Inc., has signed with George P. Johnson Co., a Michigan–based event marketing company as a director of client services. I personally find this newsworthy as Carol is … Continue reading
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Discovery at Marigot Bay Announces New GM
Patrick Brizio has been named as the new General Manager of Discovery at Marigot Bay, St Lucia’s newest luxury resort and spa. Brizio comes with a stellar list of properties at which he has held top management positions, such as … Continue reading
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Colin Rorrie Stepping Down at MPI
Yesterday afternoon I received an email, as likely did all other Meeting Professionals International (MPI) members, announcing that Colin C. Rorrie, Jr., PhD, CAE, is stepping down as our association’s President and CEO. The timing of his departure is somewhat … Continue reading
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Walk the Line
So, you may already be wondering, Where is she going with this one? What could the biopic of Johnny Cash possibly have to do with destinations? Well, it is a little known fact that Jamaica has always had a love … Continue reading
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Chris Blackwell Invests in Jamaica
The Jamaica Gleaner reports that Chris Blackwell, founder of the Island Outpost Resort Group, will in 2006 invest $6.2 billion in his resort properties in Jamaica, at Golden Eye in St. Mary, The Caves in Negril, Westmoreland, and Strawberry Hill … Continue reading
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