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In his new role, Faso will be responsible for implementing new initiatives, managing key relationships, and developing new partnerships on a global level. His primary task will be to increase sales and market share through the creation and implementation of sales strategies, while attending client meeting and exhibitions, monitoring and reporting on sales activities and market trends.
“I’m incredibly excited to be part of the Millennium team and can’t wait to get started in my new role,” said Faso. “The Millennium Hotels & Resorts maintain a valued reputation with dedicated staff and an unmatched capacity for growth. “
Boasting over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Faso has established himself as a proven sales leader for Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Crowne Plaza Hotels.
Consistently ranking as one of the top sales performers in his previous position as Area Director, Business Travel Sales for the Starwood Hotels New York market, Faso has had three of his Business Travel Account Managers win top sales awards in North America for the three consecutive years between 2005-2008.
As Global Account Director of Consortia Sales, Hodges will be responsible for managing the mega and mid size corporate and leisure travel agency consortia relationships for the company, while bringing the Millennium brand to the forefront in establishing key travel industry relationships and partners.
“The world is your window and there is a lot to see and explore,” said Hodges. “I am anxious to begin exploring my new position, and look forward to facilitating new relationships and connecting new partners to the esteemed Millennium brand.”
With more than a decade of experience, Hodges boasts an impressive record of accomplishments in the areas of hotel sales performance, travel agent relationships and industry preferred partnerships, consistently ranking as one of the top performers within global sales for leading hotel chains including Club Med and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
Before advancing to his new position, Hodges was the Global Account Director, Retail Sales, for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Early success in his career at Starwood resulted in a sought after AAA partnership, while Hotel Partner of the Year was awarded numerous times under his account tenure.
Dallas CVB announces new chairman
DALLAS — Donald S. (Don) Freeman, Jr., chairman of the world's leading provider of services for events and expositions, has been appointed by City of Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert to serve as chairman of the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau (Dallas CVB) for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
The announcement of Freeman's appointment was made by outgoing Chairman Laura V. Estrada at the Dallas CVB's annual meeting, held today in the new AT&T Performing Arts Center's Winspear Opera House in the Arts District.
"As chairman, Don brings unmatched expertise in convention and exhibition services, and Freeman is a respected name throughout the industry," said bureau President and CEO Phillip Jones. "He's the perfect person for this role as we move toward the opening of our Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel in early 2012 with an ambitious goal for room night bookings and citywides."
Based in Dallas with 41 offices in North America, Freeman annually produces more than 4,300 expositions and 11,000 additional events worldwide. The 80-year old, privately held company has received numerous excellence awards over the years, most recently including the 2008 International Service Excellence Award, International Council of Custom Service Organization; the Bersin & Associates 2008 Learning Award for Organizational Management Excellence; Alcon Laboratories' 2008 Supplier Excellence Award; and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Capital Chapter's 2008 Green Award for the company's environmental practices.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Freeman served in the Supply Corps prior to joining Freeman in 1964, and the company's headquarters moved to Dallas in 1974. In addition to his induction into the Convention Industry Council's Hall of Leaders, he has received the IAEM Distinguished Service Award, the PCMA President's and Distinguished Member awards, the Trade Show Exhibitors Association Distinguished Services Award, and the Distinguished Life Member Award from the Texas Society of Association Executives.
He serves on the board of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Chief Executives Roundtable, and supports the Dallas Museum of Arts and the National Center for Policy Analysis.
Switch hires new account director for Anheuser-Busch InBev
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Experiential marketing agency Switch has hired Jennifer Simler of St. Louis, MO to head up the agency’s Anheuser-Busch InBev account.
As Account Director, Simler will oversee the agency’s scope of work and account team, with her main objective of growing the account for Switch. The Anheuser-Busch InBev account is the agency’s second largest account, behind Glaceau Vitaminwater.
Simler has more than 10 years of industry experience having previously worked as Director of Marketing for Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in Dallas, TX and Baton Rouge, LA; Senior Account Director at Propaganda, Inc. in St. Louis, MO; and Account Executive at D’Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles in St. Louis, MO.
Outside of work, Simler serves as Senior Communications Leader for the St. Louis Ad Club’s REBUS program.
Simler graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO with a major in journalism and a minor in broadcasting.
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2009 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo
Attendees can expect an array of show floor educational opportunities
DALLAS — With more options than ever before, backyard professionals attending the 2009 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo will have an array of exciting, action-packed show floor educational opportunities and pavilions to choose from.
Being held November 16-18, 2009, the show will take place in the Bayside Halls at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. The educational conference will be held November 13-18.
"We are thrilled to be able to provide so many options at this year's show," said Donna Bellantone, Director of the Expo. "These features give the show a more action-oriented, hands-on format, giving attendees a chance to actively participate in the event."
Show News
G2E premium podcasts offer sneak preview of conference sessions
LAS VEGAS — The organizers of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) are making it even easier for attendees to make the most of their show and conference experience by providing sneak previews of key conference sessions in the form of G2E Premium Podcasts.
Each podcast will feature an interview with one of G2E 2009's expert speakers, who will provide a brief overview of the session in which they are participating and note some key points attendees can expect to take away from it. G2E 2009 is scheduled for Nov. 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with several specialty conferences being held Nov. 16.
"The conference at G2E is not only about providing the highest-quality content presented by the leading experts in the field, it is also about giving attendees the best value to ensure they can maximize their professional development opportunities at the event," said Courtney Muller, group vice president at Reed Exhibitions, which co-organizes G2E with the American Gaming Association. "Each year, our program contains approximately 150 sessions, and our speakers have enthusiastically embraced the G2E Premium Podcasts as a way to help attendees identify which sessions they want to attend and even preview sessions on topics that they might not have known about otherwise."
The G2E Premium Podcasts are available for listening or free download at www.G2Ecast.com. New podcasts are being added daily, so individuals interested in previewing conference sessions should check back regularly.
G2E is the leading trade show and conference event for the international gaming entertainment community, attended by more than 26,000 industry professionals from around the world. For more information on G2E 2009, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com.
IAAPA Attraction Expo Las Vegas Show
Opportunities to help kids with
life-threatening illnesses abound
Greeting cards, golf, a 5K Run, and chances to win benefit Give Kids The World
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Throughout the week of IAAPA Attractions Expo in Las Vegas, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions will partner with Give Kids The World once again to raise money for children throughout the world.
Expo participants will have multiple opportunities to contribute with their time, finances, additional attractions industry items, and hand-made gifts from Nov. 16 – 20.
“Attendees can help Give Kids The World with several great opportunities during the Expo,” said Susan Storey, communications director for Give Kids The World. “Whether it’s through joining to make us handmade cards for our visiting families, participating in this year's golf tournament, or participating in the Fun Run, Expo attendees can help us continue to bring hope to children who need it most."
Destination News
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas earns AAA Five Diamond Award
HENDERSON, Nev. — AAA announced that The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas has received the coveted 2010 Five Diamond award.
The 348-room lakeside resort was first awarded AAA Five Diamond status in 2003 during its first months of operation and has received the top rating several times since then, regaining it again for 2010. The Ritz-Carlton is the only property at Lake Las Vegas, the only property in Henderson, Nevada and one of only eight hotels and resorts in the state of Nevada to receive the Five Diamond award.
"These Diamonds are a worthy tribute to the ladies and gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas," said Bob Jensch, general manager for the resort. "Thanks to them, The Ritz-Carlton continues to attract discerning travelers to a beautiful desert destination located lakeside, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.”
CES News
Sustainable Planet area grows
40 percent at 2010 International CES
CES Spotlight to feature Latest in green design, sustainable packaging and alternative energy technologies
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Sustainable Planet CE Spotlight, an exhibit area at the 2010 International CES featuring technologies and services that benefit the environment, utilize new forms of energy and contribute to a sustainable lifestyle, will increase by more than 40 percent in size over the 2009 International CES.
Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association, the 2010 International CES, the world's largest tradeshow for consumer technology, returns to Las Vegas, Jan. 7-10, 2010.
Located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sustainable Planet will feature more than 30 exhibitors focused on product advancements in green building, sustainable packaging, automotive, wireless and alternative energy technologies across 5,500 net square feet of exhibit space.
International News
Record results at A+A 2009 with high international participation
CHICAGO — The recent staging of A+A 2009, International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work, demonstrated that companies invest in the health and safety of their employees even in difficult economic times: 55,800 visitors (compared to 55,200 attendees in 2007) came to gather information on the latest trends for personal and occupational safety and health displayed by 1,541 exhibitors from 62 countries. This result is a new record in the history of the event.
Almost every fourth visitor came from outside of Germany, with increased participation particularly from non-European nations such as South American countries. The A+A Congress registered some 5,000 participants while the accompanying Conference of the International Labour Organisation (ILO/a UN sub-organization) attracted over 300 delegates (from about 60 countries).
Of the A+A 2009 exhibitor, 65 percent came from countries other than Germany with China, Italy, France, Great Britain, India, Pakistan, the U.S., the Netherlands and Taiwan as the leading foreign exhibitor nations. A total of 11 of the 37 U.S. companies exhibited their products within the successful North American Pavilion, organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America and co-sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC).
“A+A has impressively confirmed its position as the leading international trade fair and congress for health and safety at work with high scores both in terms of exhibitors and visitors. Noteworthy is especially the visitor’s high level of decision-making competence,“ said Joachim Schäfer, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf.
At A+A 2009, exhibitors showcased the entire range of products and services for personal and occupational safety - from protective items for individual body parts to complex security systems, from occupational medical care to ergonomic workplace design. The product highlights on display included a fully recyclable protective work jacket, a business suit fitted with wind-breaker membranes, protective clothing with integral UV-protection, ergonomic furniture for children’s day care centers as well as noise-absorbing pictures and the latest generation of highly sensitive gas measuring devices.
Pushy sales people have
no business at a trade show
By Barry Siskind
One of the things that drive trade show visitors crazy is pushy sales people. When visiting a show, the last thing visitors want to encounter are sales people who do not take the time to learn about their visitor’s unique situation before embarking on an over whelming spiel that includes information that has very little to do with their needs.
It’s called the pitch.
Think back to a time when you were a customer. You could have been shopping for anything: a new car, a winter jacket or something for dinner. Now pretend that you asked whoever was serving you for some information and that person took your question as a signal that you wanted to hear everything. What would your reaction have been?
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Green News
Convene Green Alliance goes behind the scenes to see Green Initiatives at AAP conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Going behind the scenes at a major conference is one way to learn about successful green meeting initiatives.
That’s what the Convene Green Alliance did on October 19 in a Focus Forum at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition.
It was a “meeting within a meeting” that featured presentations from the AAP green meeting planning team and concluded with a tour of the AAP conference while it was up and running. The unique format allowed attendees to see firsthand the environmental sustainability initiatives and accomplishments of AAP in real-time.
Jared Cohen, Manager of Convention & Meeting Services for the American Academy of Pediatrics addressed Forum attendees with a candid presentation about AAP’s “not so green” history, and commentary on how the association has made its environmental commitment a priority over the last couple years and accomplished many of its sustainability goals. He described the importance of communicating the association’s expectations to host cities, the hotel community and vendors beginning with the RFP process.
ATLANTA — Patrick Skaggs has been named the assistant general manager of the Georgia World Congress Center effective Dec. 1, 2009. As assistant general manager, Skaggs will be responsible for public safety, maintenance and repair, housekeeping and setup operations, show utility services and parking operations at the 3.9 million square foot convention center.