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Molly Blaisdell is principal of the 1992-established Hook, Line & Thinker.  She has over 25 years of experience promoting clients in the tourism industry through PR, community relations, event promotion and social marketing.  Some of her most successful projects were designed for Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts; Hyatt Hotels of San Francisco; Red and White Fleet; Pacific Marine Yachts; Maui Visitors Bureau; Palau Visitor’s Authority; Whale Watch Inn, Gualala; San Francisco’s Cable Cars; and Meeting Professionals International. Molly is also a member of the Board of Directors of Bay Area Travel Writers and on the PR Committee for San Francisco’s PowWow 2011.
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“Movers and Shakers” in the Meetings Industry

Benchmark Hospitality named Matt Hagerman general manager for Willows Lodge.

Peter Rice appointed general manager of Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa.

Lorne Edwards joins Greater Phoenix CVB.
Dorea Ann Ferris appointed director of development of Tampa Museum of Art.
Adrián Schjetnan named director of sales and marketing at Grand Bay Hotel Isla Navidad Resort.
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