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twelve years in partnership, Paul M. Smith
assumed executive control and responsibilities of Hakins
Meetings and Incentives in 2003.
A 1982 cum laude graduate of Niagara University’s
Institute of Transportation, Travel and Tourism with
a B.S. in Travel and Tourism and a certificate in French
studies, Paul is a career professional in group travel
management
His credentials include passenger service representative
with Capitol Airways, Travel Director with Sperry &
Hutchinson, Group specialist with Air France’s
tour operator Jet Vacations and Account Executive with
Group Travel International.
In 1987, he joined David Hakins at Performance Associates
to coordinate and manage travel and hospitality programs
for a variety of international corporations at the Calgary
Olympics. The success of this endeavor led to their
forming Hakins Meetings & Incentives three years
later.
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