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The Visit Detroit team is excited to be at IMEX and for our engaging session today: Building Tomorrow's Workforce: Multi-Generational Strategies for Tourism and Event Industry Revitalization! 👏 Featuring Elaine Richardson, CMP, Vice President of Conference and Events at the National Black MBA Association; Travis Peterson, Support Leader in the Account Sales Organization at Marriott International, and Claude Molinari, President & CEO of Visit Detroit; moderated by Sheila Neal, CASE, Director of Sales at Visit Detroit. Happening October 7 3:45pm-4:45pm | North Convention Center, Mandalay Bay | Islander D 📍   As the tourism and events industry navigates the path to recovery, it's crucial that we address the workforce challenges head-on. This IMEX session will explore how industry leaders are leveraging multi-generational strategies to rebuild and revitalize the workforce of the future.   Claude Molinari will share how his organization is tapping into the local community to ignite workforce development. By introducing students to the industry through events, internships, and volunteer opportunities, Visit Detroit is investing in the next generation of tourism professionals.   Elaine Richardson will showcase how her organization is working to shape a more inclusive and representative workforce. She'll share strategies for engaging underrepresented groups and empowering them to become industry leaders.   Travis Peterson will discuss Marriott's grassroots approach to workforce development. He'll highlight how the company is collaborating with DMOs and associations to create pathways for diverse talent to enter and thrive in the industry.   Moderated by Sheila Neal, this session will provide attendees with practical, actionable insights they can implement to contribute to the revitalization of the tourism and events industry. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and discover how you can be a part of building tomorrow's workforce. 👉 Head here to learn more about meetings and conventions in Detroit: https://lnkd.in/gtNQc_A   #IMEX24 #VisitDetroit #MeetInDetroit

Exciting Detroit news! Meetings Made Easy | Meetings and Events, a premiere meeting services company that specializes in providing a wide range of services for events of any scope, has moved their HQ from Las Vegas to Detroit! 🎉🌆 Not only that, they have launched Detroit Motor City DMC, a new full-service destination management company based in the heart of Detroit. Check out this fantastic video from their Owner and Founder and VP of Sales & Marketing, Mike Ferreira, MHA, DES and Rochelle Ferreira. Visit Detroit is thrilled to welcome them to the Motor City! Detroit is a world class city hosting world class events, and this move by Meetings Made Easy highlights this year’s incredible momentum and the continued stream of organizations investing in Detroit. We can’t wait to work with Meetings Made Easy to showcase our incredible venues, events, and the creative culture and unique energy found only in Detroit. 🎶🚗🥘 #VisitDetroit #MeetingsMadeEasy #MeetInDetroit #VisitDetroit #DetroitLove

Visit Detroit is incredibly excited to be heading to IMEX 2024 from October 8-10th! 🙌🏙️ Join us at Booth #C4543 to meet the team and our partners!  Claude Molinari, Andrea Cadotto, Sheila Neal, CASE, Kirsten Rock, Ryan Shehu, Huntington Place, Suburban Collection Showplace, Detroit Motor City DMC, and Saint John's Resort Catch us on the show floor for impactful education sessions. 💯🗣️   Monday, October 7 | 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM | Islander D  ➡️ Visit Detroit is on a mission to support and build tomorrow's workforce through multi-generational strategies for tourism and event industry revitalization. Industry luminary Claude Molinari, Visit Detroit President and CEO, will participate in a powerful session exploring how grassroots initiatives are being used to rebuild and reinvigorate the talent pool of the future.   Tuesday, October 8 | 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM | Bayside Education | NCBPM, Stand F622 ➡️ Attendees can also delve into the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals' Profiles of Resilience speaker series with trailblazer Sheila Neal as she shares how collaboration, innovation, and passion equals unstoppable.   Wednesday, October 9 | 8:30AM – 9:30 AM | North Conference Center, South Pacific F  ➡️ Furthering our commitment to innovation, Visit Detroit will feature a captivating keynote address on the critical topic of making AI ethical and accurate.   Thursday, October 10 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Ideas Theatre, F234 ➡️ Finally, a the highly anticipated "#Eventprofs Unplugged" series, which returns this year with a can't-miss Thursday edition featuring the dynamic duo of Jason and Zoe. Dive into the heart of the event industry with Andrea Cadotto and our panel of impactful professionals. Visit Detroit is poised to help unlock the future of the industry. 👉 Head here to learn more about meetings and conventions in Detroit: https://lnkd.in/gtNQc_A   #IMEX24 #VisitDetroit #MeetInDetroit

Recently we had the privilege of celebrating the Detroit metro hospitality community at the 28th Annual Rose Awards! 🌹 Visit Detroit honored 134 members of our hospitality community for their excellent customer service with a glamorous night of reconnection and recognition with over 500 attendees. ✨ Nearly 110,000 people in Southeast Michigan work in an industry connected to hospitality and travel and for more than a quarter century, the Rose Awards have highlighted their vital role in our community. Join us in celebrating this year's category winners, the winner of the McLaughlin Award for Hospitality, and our Overall Service Champion! 👏 ✦ Volunteers — Sandra Stevenson, Volunteer, The Parade Company ✦ Attractions and Casinos – Brittany Grams, Logistics and Administration Specialist, Guest Services, The Henry Ford ✦ Transportation – Connie Solimanto, Customer Service Lead, Delta Air Lines ✦ Restaurants – Cheryl Cusumano-Gadson, Lead Server, 200 West Lounge – Detroit Marriott Troy ✦ Behind the Scenes – Kendrick Ashford, Guest Services/Security, St. Andrew’s Hall, The Shelter& Society Room ✦ Hotels – Michelle Kelley, Events Specialist, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center 🌟 The 2023 Overall Service Champion was Valerie Myaard-Martin, Front Desk Agent, The Henry Hotel - Autograph Collection! 🌟 The William F. McLaughlin Award for hospitality customer service was awarded to the House of Pure Vin. By empowering staff to solve customers’ problems, the House of Pure Vin ensures that every customer feels heard and cared for. Prioritizing the customer starts by taking care of their employees, by offering comprehensive training, education, and an integrated rewards system that recognizes exceptional work. Furthermore, the House of Pure Vin has served as a beacon for uplifting Black-owned businesses throughout the city of Detroit, particularly during the NFL Draft. 🏈🏙️ Huge thank you to WDIV Local 4 News/ClickOnDetroit’s Priya Mann who who served as master of ceremonies, and our entertainers Angela Davis and E3 Detroit! 🎶 ➡️✨ Learn more about the Rose Awards at theroseawards.com

Last week Visit Detroit had the privilege of hosting our Family Reunion Planning Seminar for another year! 🙌 At Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel, attendees had the honor of hearing from an expert panel that discussed all the incredible things you can do and see across the Detroit metro area, how to use social media to promote your family reunion, and the do’s and don’ts for selecting hotels for family reunions, and much more. 🎶📲🏨 The panelists were:  🗣️ Jennifer Ollinger, International Marketing Manager, Visit Detroit  🗣️ Ethan Lloyd, Founder, Lloyd Management LLC 🗣️ Keshayla Hines, MBA, Corporate Sales Manager, Visit Detroit Detroit is a hub for family reunions, and this event highlighted why Detroit's hotels, attractions, and historic sites make Detroit the perfect place to host upcoming family reunions. Visit Detroit works with more than 500 family reunions each year and their economic impact brings several million dollars to our region every summer. ☀️ Huge thank you to our panelists and everyone that attended and we look forward to seeing you in Detroit! 🏠🎉   ➡️ Head here for info about hosting meetings and conventions in Detroit: https://lnkd.in/gtNQc_A

Exciting Detroit news! The iconic and legendary Motown Museum is expanding. 🎉🎶 Construction has started on the third and most substantial phase of the museum's recent renovations: a beautiful two level 40,000 square foot space planned to open summer 2026. ☀️ The new structure will be located behind the famous and world-renowned Hitsville U.S.A., the original location of Motown Records and home to the museum since 1985. Renderings released Monday showcase the lobby filled with gold highlights and images of Motown legends like Stevie Wonder, Margin Gaye, and Diana Ross. ✨ The building will also be home to a retail shop, new exhibit areas, and a theater sponsored by Ford Motor Company, creating a truly immersive museum experience. 🎬🛍️ Another exciting feature will be a dining spot called Miss Lillie’s Motown Cafe, named after Lillie Hart, who was the family caretaker in the Barry Gordy family. 🍽️ The announcement was made inside Hitsville Next, an educational and artist development that opened in 2021 as part of the museum’s first expansion phase. It was created by connecting three houses next to the main museum building. The second phase, which included a new plaza out front and restoration on the Hitsville house, was completed in 2022! 🙌 Join us in celebrating this exciting announcement and head to our website to learn more about visiting and touring the Motown Museum! https://bit.ly/3ZqwaKi

We are very excited to announce that Visit Detroit's Family Reunion Planning Seminar is back for another year! 🏠🎉 Detroit is a major hub for family reunions, and this event will highlight why Detroit's hotels, attractions, and historic sites make Detroit the perfect place to host upcoming family reunions. Visit Detroit works with more than 500 family reunions each year and their economic impact brings several million dollars to our region every summer. ☀️ The seminar will include Reunion Planning 101, social media tips, plus attendees will receive a free planning kit and a chance to win prizes! You'll also have the opportunity to meet representatives from attractions, hotels, restaurants, t-shirt vendors, and many more! 🤓📚 🗓️ The Family Reunion Planning Seminar is a free event that will take place on September 14, 2024 from 8am-1:30pm at MotorCity Casino Hotel. We look forward to seeing you there! 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eZFNF6fK

Visit Detroit is very excited to be heading to Connect Marketplace this week in Milwaukee! 🙌🏙️ From being musical pioneers and innovators to this day, it’s simply a fact that Detroit Hustles harder. We can't wait to bring the energy of Detroit's music legacy to this year's marketplace! 🎶 This weekend is also the second event where we are debuting our new booth showcasing our new brand that speaks to Detroit's energy, creativity, and swag. 🎨🎶🚗 From events like the reopening of Michigan Central Station to the annual Movement Electronic Music Festival, Detroit's energy is second to none. Be sure to join us to groove to some Detroit music and learn how to do the Detroit hustle! 🕺 Detroit is also always on the move, and we are very excited to be sponsoring the Connect Inaugural 5k and Fun Run on August 29th. Check the Connect website for more info and to register! 🏃 ➡️ Head here for info about hosting meetings and conventions in Detroit: https://lnkd.in/gtNQc_A #ConnectMP #VisitDetroit #MeetInDetroit

For 28 years, Visit Detroit has been celebrating outstanding customer service in metro Detroit's hospitality industry with the Recognition of Service Excellence (ROSE) Awards Program! ✨🌹 Annually, metro Detroit welcomes millions of visitors - a feat that would not be possible without the daily commitment of everyone in our community. It takes a lot of outstanding people to make our region shine and the ROSE Awards are here to honor the hard-working employees and volunteers at our restaurants, hotels and attractions. 👏 We cannot wait to gather together again this year for the 28th Annual Rose Awards this week to honor the fearless spirit of our community and celebrate everything they have done and continue to do to champion our region. No matter what they do, awardees represent the best of Detroit! 🎉 ➡️ Learn more about the history of the event here at theroseawards.com

Exciting Detroit dining news! PAO Detroit has been named one of the Most Beautiful Restaurants in America by People Magazine and OpenTable 🏆🌟 For People's 50th anniversary, one restaurant from each state was selected and PAO was the selection for Michigan! A well-deserved recognition, the location is known for its beautiful plating and food and beautiful building and ambiance. 😍 Inside Detroit’s former 1920s Oriental Theatre, it has ornate green high vaulted ceilings that combined with modern interior details, is a unique blend of past and present. The Asian Fusion restaurant is a great spot for date night, to celebrate birthdays and special occasions, or to just get a delicious taste of Detroit's dining scene. Thank for PAO Detroit for representing Detroit and Michigan so beautifully! 🥂🎉 Check out more spots to dine in Detroit here! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e96iKXuw