Las Vegas-based USA HOSTS announced yesterday the launch of HOSTS GLOBAL, its expanded, rebranded alliance of DMCs. The company--one of Special Events' Top DMC Networks for 2011--said the new brand will be supported by a multi-platform launch campaign including a redesigned website showcasing services through video and photographic content; the new tagline is "Global Reach, Local Experts." Call 702/798-1975 …

MATT KIDO as the new executive meeting manager at the INTERCONTINENTAL TAMPA in Tampa, Fla. Call 866/915-1558 …

Chefs with great duck recipes can vie for $13,500 in prize money in Maple Leaf Farms' "Discover Duck" contest ….

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