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Welcome Aboard
NEW BUSINESS + NEW FACES
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| Karisma Hotels & Resorts |
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| The MMGY social team recently won the hotel launch openings for Karisma Hotels & Resorts tied to its Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya and Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana properties. The team will oversee the development of the overall social launch strategy across the two properties. They will also manage influencer campaigns to help launch these properties over the course of a seven-month engagement. |
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| Who are all these new people? |
| We welcomed seven new team members in April and have more coming on board in May! If you haven't yet, go check out the New Employee Directory on the company intranet to learn more about our people! A few rapid fire facts: Senior social media manager Brett Crawford loves learning new TikTok dances; PR account executive Analia Brache enjoys all types of games (board games, video games, puzzle games, etc.); media supervisor Andrea Olsen's favorite international destination is Copenhagen; senior research account manager Vicki Allen knows how to knit and crochet; social strategist Laura Telischi is that friend who makes all the dinner reservations and is always looking forward to new dining experiences; PR account coordinator Zoe Ward loves to scan Wikipedia pages and IMDB profiles; and PR account executive Olivia Schaefers grew up in California's wine country. |
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First Class
individual + team achievements |
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Katie Briscoe was selected as a finalist in February for the "Women Transforming Business Award" powered by CBIZ Women’s Advantage, and we are thrilled to announce that during the virtual award ceremony on April 27, she WON!
CBIZ Women's Advantage (CWA) aims to help women succeed in business through professional training, development, mentorship, career enhancement and recognition. This particular effort recognized female leaders across the nation who are transforming their companies and respective industries, and we were so proud and excited to see Katie included in this group and, ultimately, honored as the winner. To read more about the finalists and view Katie’s acceptance speech, visit the website.
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| Congratulations are in order for team Amtrak (Christy Vaught, Andrea Braunstein, Brynne Henry, Natalia Colon and Chris Luckey) for planning Amtrak's 50th anniversary event, where the guest of honor was none other than President Joe Biden. The team spent months putting together a spectacular in-person/virtual hybrid event. The big moment was aired live on national news and made headlines in just about every news outlet you can think of, garnering well over a billion impressions, with Amtrak trending nationally on Twitter. Read the President's remarks here and see CNN's coverage of the event here. |
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| MMGY NJF was Destination Cleveland's "first pick" to gain media attention and drive visitation to the city as it hosted the 86th NFL Draft from April 29–May 1. The NFL Draft was only one of a handful of sports events to return to an in-person format since the pandemic began. Solidifying its position as a sports hub for travelers, the agency pitched stories and hosted journalists in destination to experience Cleveland first-hand to provide pre-event and mid-event coverage, with features running in InsideHook, Forbes, Bloomberg and more. We also positioned David Gilbert, President and CEO of Destination Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, as a thought leader in the industry by putting him forward for targeted interview opportunities including Cheddar TV and Connect Sports. Kudos to the team – Alexis Whitley, Alison Watson and Matt Scotti – for a winning campaign! |
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Frequent Flyer
All things office + Community Happenings |
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Q2 All—Company Meeting |
Mark your calendar (if you already haven't) for the Q2 all-company meeting on Monday, May 17, from 10–11:30 a.m. CT.
So that we can prepare and respond to as many questions as possible, please forward them in advance to Mia Wise by 8 a.m. CST on Friday, May 14.
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DEI COUNCIL |
| The DEI Council is excited to announce that our World Diversity Day event next Thursday, May 20, will feature guest speaker Greg DeShields, Executive Director of Tourism Diversity Matters. Greg is a longtime tourism and hospitality professional and native Philadelphian with a passion for his work and dedication to giving back to the next generation of hospitality leaders. We look forward to hearing his perspective on diversity, its critical connection to the travel industry, and opportunities unique to the pandemic recovery that brands should be seizing to incorporate more diversity into their workforce and marketing. To learn more about Greg's qualifications and awards, visit his website. |
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RETURN TO DENVER |
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Jessica Hollenbach, Kylee Sprengel and Kim Lenox met for an early morning team meeting/hike during their first trip back to the Denver office since before the pandemic.
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You and Your Benefits
What to know (in case you didn't) |
| Did you know that MMGY Global provides all employees access to a free mental health & fitness app called Total Brain! Let us continue to honor Mental Health Awareness Month by taking time out for ourselves by exercising our minds with Total Brain. If you haven’t already registered, then go sign up and register for your Total Brain account. You can also download the mobile app from either the App Store or Google Play Store. Take the break you deserve! Complete your confidential assessment to begin analyzing your results to better understand your strengths/weaknesses and areas in which you can challenge yourself to improve and positively impact your overall mental health. |
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KC HAPPY HOUR |
| The KC Culture Crew hosted an impromptu outdoor happy hour last week to celebrate spring and being back in the office! Sipping on drinks and catching up on life felt like "a little slice of normal," and it was a great opportunity to get to know new team members in a casual environment.
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The PASSWORD IS... |
| Your username and password are how you access your computer and all the important tools and systems you use to do your job. This helpful guide explains where you need to log in using your username and password and where you can log in using your Google account. Please send any questions to helpdesk@mmgyglobal.com.
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Fasten Your Seatbelts
birthdays + Anniversaries + Milestones
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| Happy Anniversary! |
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Walter DeMirci – 3 years, Chris Davidson – 17 years, Sean Bryan – 2 years, Shannon Cummings – 4 years, Andrea Braunstein – 2 years, Marisa Taylor – 3 years, Chris Luckey – 7 years, Jessica Hollenbach – 9 years, Jessica Schultz – 14 years, Joe Phillips – 5 years, TJ Walz – 2 years, Jenna Larsen – 2 years, Lorraine Rios – 25 years, Tim McCraley – 2 years, Manda Blake – 2 years,
Mandi Hefflinger – 4 years
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Walter DeMirci – 5/3, Stephanie Jones – 5/4, Alana Patton – 5/5, Lauren Flowers – 5/8, Olivia Schaefers – 5/9, Natalia Perez-Martinez – 5/10, Al Merschen – 5/12, Andrea Olsen – 5/12, Holly Noon – 5/13, Clayton Reid – 5/15, Mackenzie Chaney – 5/17, Kelsey Chabot – 5/18, Megan Roush – 5/18, Jessica Schultz – 5/20, Sooah Park – 5/20, Laura Amores – 5/22, Karlie Broders – 5/24, Nathan Mennel – 5/27, Jordan Camacho – 5/28, Brian Chan – 5/30
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| Welcome Enzo Louie Garcia |
| Congratulations to Odalys Flores! Enzo Louie Garcia was born on April 25. Mom, dad Louie and baby are doing well. |
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Travel Itinerary
Access to all business opportunities
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Q2 All-Company Meeting
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10–11:30 a.m. CT
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| 20 |
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World Diversity Day Virtual Event
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10–11:00 a.m. CT
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MMGY Global: Case Study Showcase |
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3–3:55 p.m. CT
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Prepare for Takeoff
Strategy + Travel Insights
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2021 Destination Marketing
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How has your organization's view of its website changed since the pandemic?
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The 2021 Destination Marketing Technology results are in, and it is clear that DMOs are looking more favorably on their owned digital channels. The findings show that 82% of respondents say they view their website as more important since the pandemic and 69% say they view their email marketing as more important since the pandemic. View the entire report here.
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Where do travelers want to go? |
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The top states of interest over the next two years among active travelers are Hawaii (64%), Florida (62%), California (53%), Colorado (50%), Alaska (49%) and New York (49%). See full chart here.
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MOJO Virtual Sessions
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Join us virtually on May 25 as we host two hybrid sessions on topics that will be critical to tourism recovery and growth. The following sessions will be broadcast live from Tampa, Florida, where MMGY Global will be hosting its annual Mojo Summit industry event.
- Session 1:
The Return of Long-Haul International Marketing Strategy
A spotlight on outbound travel from the U.K., Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East.
May 25, 9:15 a.m. EDT
- Session 2:
Sustainability and Its Role in Recovery
A conversation about the industry, consumer perception and moving forward.
May 25, 10:30 a.m. EDT
RSVP here for the sessions.
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The Exit Row
Interesting + Fun + TWICE THE LEG ROOM
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Coffee
Catch-Ups
Continue! |
| Staff members in New York and Kansas City have continued to meet up in-person for coffee, conversation and some good old-fashioned bonding. Everyone is smiling under their masks, we promise.
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