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Kylee Daniel from The Sands Hokianga
Season 2, Ep. 8
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In this special MEETINGS 2026 series, Hayley Holt speaks with leading voices from the business events sector, sharing insights into their work and the industry.
In this episode, Hayley is joined by Kylee Daniel, Head of Marketing at The Sands Hokianga, to discuss the role regional destinations can play in business events.
Kylee shares the story of The Sands Hokianga, a premium beachfront retreat in the heart of Hokianga, and how culture, connection, kai, wellbeing, and place can help shape more meaningful business events, from smaller conferences and executive offsites to leadership retreats and incentive-style programmes.
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