The State of Hospitality

The Modern Marketer

#Business #Marketing #Eddie Garrison

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I recently attended an event here in Orlando presented by the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association focusing on the state of hospitality. This event reviewed stats, data, and insights from some of the leaders in the hospitality industry. Where these insights may be focused on the Orlando region, they can easily be extrapolated to your region as it focuses on the hospitality and tourism industry as a whole.

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The State of Hospitality

The Modern Marketer

published about a year ago

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