Dawn Penfold and I have known each other … a long time! In the industry for 40-plus years, Penfold began her hospitality career in 1977

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Nola Conway, president of Global Destinations Marketing, shares her essential hotel site inspection checklist. Arrange a meeting with the

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FARMINGTON, Pa.Nemacolin Woodlands Resort completed a 15-month long, $30 million renovation

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Arizona The Metropolitan Tucson CVB named Jackie Ludwig director of tourism. Most recently, Ludwig

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Museums & Attractions British Columbia’s Art Gallery of Greater Victoria will be featuring an