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Going Places

“Movers and Shakers” in the Meetings Industry

Dan Hayes named Salt Palace Convention Center general manager by the SMG convention management company.
Kate Burger named senior sales manager for the Louisville CVB.
Carmel Valley Ranch welcomes Brian Gipson as director of sales & marketing.

Portola Hotel & Spa welcomes new Food & Beverage director Sonny Petersson.

Eduardo Segura named executive director of Los Cabos CVB.
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