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One of the meetings world’s most-notable tech experts got her start in the event planning industry in perhaps one of the most unlikely ways.

“My career started in hospitality when I was doing marketing for a property on the Red Sea in Egypt,” remembered Dahlia El Gazzar, Tech Evangelist + Idea Igniteur of DAHLIA+ and Empowerment+, a new entrant in the meetings tech world that aims to educate attendees about event technology on-site at conferences. “I started creating these events where I would meet with the Bedouins in the Sinai to create camel races. I took the mattresses from the chaise lounge swimming pool chairs and shipped them to the middle of the desert to rent them to Italian tourists for $150 per night to see the stars.”

Kristy Burns joined the Harvard Club of Boston as member events manager. In her new position, Burns is responsible for events at the Back Bay Clubhouse, which hosts 15-20 events per month, including author series, family-friendly holiday parties, luncheons and lectures. The Back Bay Clubhouse features the Harvard Hall that can seat 400 guests for a banquet or up to 500 for a reception.

The Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort, announced the appointment of Zach Meyers to general manager.

Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel announced the appointment of Justin Simpson to general manager.

Experience Kissimmee appointed Jodi DiSalle as Vice President of Communications.