At Destination Michigan’s recent CMP Experience, Brandie Putnam and I were able to sit in on candid conversations between hotel partners and meeting planners where discussions went beyond logistics and explored what truly makes a partnership successful. What emerged was a shared desire for better…
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In the fast-paced world of meetings, conventions, and events, staying ahead of the curve means embracing innovation. At Choose Lansing, we’ve talked with clients firsthand about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the event planning landscape, making it smarter, faster, and more…
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As a Senior Sales Manager with the Greater Lansing CVB, I bring some unique insight to the position. Prior to my most recent meeting planning role with a state association, I spent 13 years in the hotel industry. Over the course of that time, I was a sales manager for Marriott hotels in 3 different large cities. At every stage of my career I have seen the value in partnering with Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) to help bring meetings and events to those cities by participating in sales missions and site visits. I loved my CVB’s as a hotelier, but I had not yet learned how much more they would do for me later in life as a meeting and event planner…
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