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James "Jamie" Sabatier to take over as president and COO of Destination Hotels and Resorts.
Danny Mynar named general manager at Maui’s Travaasa Hana.
Ann Shea was promoted to senior convention sales manager at GMCVB.

Bennish Brown named president and CEO of the Tacoma Regional CVB.

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club announces new sales team members.
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