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Freeman Names Richard Purcell to Regional Director Post

November 28, 2016

TORONTO — Richard Purcell has been named regional director, strategic partnerships, Western Canada, at Freeman Audio Visual Canada, it was announced Nov. 11. “In this role, Richard will develop new business partnerships for us with hotels, convention centres and alternative meeting venues,” said Steve Bury, senior vice-president, sales. Purcell’s mandate will cover British Columbia and Alberta … Read More about Freeman Names Richard Purcell to Regional Director Post

Speakers’ Spotlight Appoints Digital Content Producer

November 22, 2016

TORONTO — Speakers’ Spotlight has appointed Paul Terefenko to the newly created position of digital content producer. Terefenko arrives with a wealth of experience as a former journalist for outlets such as NOW magazine and The Grid, and spent four years as a marketing producer at the Lavin Agency. … Read More about Speakers’ Spotlight Appoints Digital Content Producer

Dragonfly Names New Director, Bus. Development

July 25, 2016

THORNHILL, Ont. — Dragonfly Meeting Solutions Inc. has hired Bruce MacDonald as director of business development and strategic partnerships, it was announced July 18. MacDonald has over 10 years of experience working in senior positions with destination management companies such as JPdL Toronto and Host Destination Management. His international DMC and corporate network will serve Dragonfly … Read More about Dragonfly Names New Director, Bus. Development

We-Ko-Pa Resort Names New Director Group Sales

July 15, 2016

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center has added David Sneider as director of group sales, it was announced last month. Sneider has spent the last 25-plus years in positions of increasing responsibility, helping drive occupancy and revenues at prominent hotels throughout the Phoenix area. Before joining We-Ko-Pa, Sneider was a senior sales manager at the Pointe Hilton … Read More about We-Ko-Pa Resort Names New Director Group Sales