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HPN Global makes deal with Al Ketbi Consultancy "HPN Global believes it is critical to have a well-respected, highly experienced local partner for us to succeed in growing our business in the MENA region,” said Kip Horton, senior vice president of HPN Global's EAME and India division. “The HPN Global brand is being positioned as a powerful source of business for hotels and meeting venues in the Middle East and we are confident that Al Ketbi will be able to support us not only in growing the brand but also in establishing HPN Global as a leader in the regional industry." PEOPLE MAKING NEWS Experient names senior VP sales and accounts management
Fugate (pronounced FEW-gate) had been employed by Experient as vice president national sales in 2003 and was most recently vice president, eastern region before leaving in 2007 for Sogistics, a leading provider of sales force transformation consulting. Most recently, Fugate was General Manager of Clearwire Inc., a provider of broadband services out of Washington, D.C. “We are very excited to have Jeff back in the fold,” said David Erich, Experient executive vice president, Registration and Housing Services. “His extended skill set and experiences are perfectly aligned for heading up our sales team and leading the charge on our accelerated sales strategy.” HPN Global hires
“Bryan has worked both the sales and service side of the business for some of the top hotel brands in the US,” said Bill Kilburg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HPN Global. “He is a skilled sales and marketing professional who brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to the meetings industry including the internet and social media marketing arenas. Bryan has spearheaded online and print campaigns that have positively impacted the bottom line at some of the most high profile convention resorts in American and we’re lucky to have him on board.” World of Concrete announces staff promotions DALLAS — World of Concrete recently announced the promotion of two long-term employees.
Cindric started at Hanley Wood in April of 2001 based out of the Chicago office, and relocated to Dallas as Show Manager for World of Concrete. With 27 years of domestic and international industry expertise and strong knowledge of Marketing and Operations, Jackie James started her career at Hanley Wood Exhibitions in 2002. Bedrosian Ryan joins Experient sales network as director of talent acquisition
Her duties, in support of recruiting for the Experient Sales Network, will focus on attracting high caliber professionals to grow National Account Manager ranks in North America. Bedrosian Ryan has an impressive 20-plus year career with United Airlines and most recently was with the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau. “JoAnn will be leading our efforts to identify and attract key sales professionals to Experient. In conjunction with this initiative, she will assist with on-boarding our new ENAMs during their first 90 days. We are very excited to have JoAnn with us to fulfill our objective of growing our team by attracting top entrepreneurial and industry professionals to Experient,” said Andy Smith, Vice President, Independent Agent Channel. Millennium Hotels & Resort’s appoints new GM, North America
In her new position, Faulk will oversee day-to-day operations and manage continued growth at the historic hotel, which includes four food and beverage outlets and 70,000 square feet of meeting space.
SHOW NEWS Microsoft's Ballmer to deliver preshow keynote at 2011 CES
Owned and produced by CEA, the 2011 International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, is scheduled Jan. 6-9, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Steve Ballmer will kick off the 2011 International CES with a preshow keynote address at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, in the Las Vegas Hilton Center. In previous years, Microsoft has used the CES keynote stage to launch major products including Xbox, Windows Vista and its Sync technology partnership with Ford. The full line-up of 2011 CES keynote addresses will be announced in the coming months.
News this issue: Also read exhibit expert Barry Siskind’s column
Destination News
Rivers Casino now has table games PITTSBURGH — Get ready to turn up the fun factor! The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh has added table games to its already exciting mix of entertainment opportunities. Since July 8, (with Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approval) visitors to Rivers Casino can play a variety of their favorite table games, including a dedicated 24 table poker room and 62 other tables, too! Players can look forward to games like Roulette, Craps, Blackjack, Three Card Poker and Mini Baccarat. There are lots of slots, too. More than 3,000 of them, in fact.
Resort News
Kalahari Resort named Kalahari’s Sandusky location receives recognition SANDUSKY, Ohio — The Erie County Chamber of Commerce has named Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio as the 2010 Business of the Year, recognizing the 884-room resort’s growth and community support. Expansion Highlights Since opening in May 2005, Kalahari Resort has embarked on a number of major expansions totaling $77 million. In June 2006, the resort marked its one-year anniversary by unveiling an impressive, newly expanded 77,000-square-foot outdoor waterpark featuring a wide array of new amenities including, luxurious African-styled private bungalows. Just two months later, the resort opened a 100,000-square-foot conference and events center that made Kalahari Resort-Ohio the only stand-alone hotel and meetings facility of its kind in the region. Kalahari Resort more than doubled the size of its indoor waterpark in January 2008 making the resort home to the largest indoor waterpark in the U.S. at 173,000 square feet. New features included the world’s largest behemoth bowl, mat racers, a second FlowRider surfing ride and much more. That same month the resort also added 96 additional three-key condos (288 guest rooms) which made it the largest hotel in the state of Ohio at 884 rooms. Join us!
Venue News Conrad Hotels and Resorts to debut property in Manhattan NEW YORK, N.Y. — Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide’s global luxury brand, will raise its flag in New York’s Financial District in the fourth quarter of 2011. The Conrad New York will be the brand’s fifth property to open in the United States and the first Conrad hotel in New York City. Las Vegas Market — Aug. 2-6 Speakers, tours and top design displays enrich summer
This series of exclusive programming aims to help designers succeed in the challenging marketplace while offering accreditation and continued professional development. “Nearly a quarter of our buying audience is comprised of designers, and that segment is on the rise. February’s Market saw a staggering a 40 percent increase in registration among international designers,” said Randy Wells, vice president of the Las Vegas Design Center. “That’s due in large part to the incredible series of design-focused speaking engagements, original events and CEU-accredited seminars. We are a venue where the design community comes to be intellectually and creatively stimulated.”
Convention Honors
MPI honors NEW ORLEANS — Meeting planners and industry peers have recognized the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for excellence in the industry. The Center was honored with the prestigious President’s Award from the Gulf States Chapter of Meeting Professionals International at its Annual Awards and Installation Luncheon. MPI is the leading global community committed to shaping and defining the future of the meeting and event industry. The Gulf States Chapter of MPI encompasses Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The President’s Award is the highest award given by MPI and is only awarded to an organization with the highest standards of leadership. The recipient must be actively involved in the membership, have donated to the organization and have sustainable environmental policies. The recipient of the President’s Award must be involved with the Gulf States Chapter of MPI, not just as a member, but one who works with MPI and supports the entire hospitality industry. Technology News Nomadic Display joins Mingle360 to promote event networking solution
The MingleStick is akin to an electronic business card that connects to an online portal for managing your personal life, professional life, and social media connections on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Association News President of Mexico sends representative to ACTE LATAM Educational Conference
“I would like to thank President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa and the Subsecretary of Tourism Planning Jacqueline Arzoz for the honor they bestowed on this conference and for the consideration they extended to this association,” said Crowley. “Their acknowledgement of this event, coupled with the attendance of some of the most prestigious firms in the world, emphasizes the significance and importance of global commerce in Mexico, and ACTE’s commitment to the region.”
Measure the intensity E-advertising is often measured as a Cost Per Impression (CPI) or Cost Per Thousand Impressions (CPM). This is not a new technique, traditional marketers have been using something similar for ages. Whether you advertise on television, radio, magazines, newspapers or billboards you will often look to CPI as your justification for the cost. For example if you know that your advertisement will be seen by one million people and you are quoted a CPM of $10 your total advertising cost will be $10,000. The CPI then divides this number by 1,000 so that a $10 CPM equates to a $ .01 CPI. [CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF SISKIND'S COLUMN…]
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TWINSBURG, Ohio — Jeff Fugate has been hired as senior vice president, sales and account management supporting the Registration and Housing Services business unit of Experient.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — 
Tom Cindric, CEM, formerly Director,
TWINSBURG, Ohio — Industry veteran JoAnn Bedrosian Ryanin May joined Experient as Director of Talent Acquisition. 
NEW YORK — Millennium Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Kathy Faulk as General Manager of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. 
ARLINGTON, Va. — The 
“As leader of one of the world’s most innovative technology companies, a keynote address from Steve Ballmer is the perfect way to kick off the 2011 International CES,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “Microsoft’s entrepreneurial spirit and drive have been major forces behind the success of the company and its impact on the global consumer technology industry. We look forward to hearing Steve’s strategic vision for the future of Microsoft and our industry.”
Located at the current site of the Embassy Suites New York, situated at 102 North End Avenue (at Vesey Street), the hotel will house 463 luxury rooms in a prime location in the heart of New York City’s Financial District, adjacent to the Hudson River to the west and the new Freedom Tower (One World Trade) to the east.
LAS VEGAS — Design professionals attending Las Vegas Market August 2 - 6 will find an inspiring environment of education-packed seminars, renowned speakers and insight into the latest industry developments.
SPRINGFIELD, VA. — Nomadic Display joins Mingle360's Strategic Partner Program to promote the Mingle networking solution for trade shows and events. The Mingle360 event technology solution is a powerful networking tool for events ranging in size from 100 to 100,000-plus participants. Event organizers and meeting planners can easily implement the scalable networking solution. 
The lead product behind Mingle360's event technology is the MingleStick.ß
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Delegates to the Association of Corporate Travel Executives’ 2010 Latin American Education Conference received a warm welcome from President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, delivered by Phd. Jacqueline Arzoz, Subsecretary of Tourism Planning.
This high-level travel industry event drew 118 delegates from 11 Latin and South American countries to Mexico City for two days (29-30 June) of advanced travel management technique review and strategy. According to ACTE President Chris Crowley, this special recognition by the Mexican Government, coupled with the attendance of ranking travel managers from throughout the region, marked the conference as one of the most significant travel events to be held in the region. 
