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Erica Qualls-Battey, Atlanta area general manager for Marriott International, still marvels at the power of a handshake and a smile in a hotel…
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Erica Qualls-Battey, Atlanta area general manager for Marriott International, still marvels at the power of a handshake and a smile in a hotel…
How exciting to learn that Atlanta will be a host city for the 2026 men’s FIFA World Cup! It reestablishes the state capital as a world-class venue, much like the 1996 Olympics and three Super Bowls did. It also enhances…

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