Meet the cover leaders at IMEX America 2024
Listen to audio Latest Updates on Past Catalyst Award Winners As we walked the aisles of IMEX America 2024 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center this month, we saw many Smart Meetings Catalyst Award winners. We asked these leaders, who also appear on the cover of Smart Meetings, to tell us what's going on in their lives and how they support meeting professionals. Lisa Messina Since Messina was named the 2022 Fusion Catalyst Award winner, she has transitioned from her position as chief sales officer at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to chief sales officer at Visit Orlando. She said the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) recently announced it has an annual economic impact of approximately $3.9 billion on the Central Florida economy, including direct, indirect and induced impacts, according to a new study by PFM Group Consulting . In recent years, OCCC has held an average of nearly 200 events, attracting approximately 1.5 million visitors to the…
Omni Hotels & Resorts to open new hotel in Mexico
Meeting planners, get ready for this game-changing venue in Mexico. Omni Hotels & Resorts Expanding meetings and incentives events in Mexico Omni Puntoc Resort Punta Mitaits first luxury resort in the country. Set to open in late 2026, the oceanfront resort will offer more than 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 6,000-square-foot ballroom, open-air pavilion, multiple event lawns and dedicated meeting rooms, all with ocean views. "As our first hotel in Mexico, the development of Omni Pontoque marks a particularly exciting milestone in our company's history," said Kurt Alexander, president of Omni Hotels & Resorts, in a press statement "We believe the joy of travel is rooted in an authentic connection to a place, and we're excited to celebrate Mexico's rich culture with our guests and introduce them to unique experiences that Omni has never offered." Omni Pontoque promises an unparalleled experience for both business and leisure guests. Meeting planners can look forward to flexible spaces…
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