Michael Cavanaugh is a Director of Destination and Industry Affairs at Travel Portland. He possess expertise in event management, hospitality, food and beverage, meeting planning, marketing and 18 more skills. Colleagues describe him as ""Ridiculously Talented" is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Michael. I had the pleasure of working with Michael for a year at the DoubleTree in the Convention Services office. Michael is smart, efficient, creative, and extremely dedicated. He also happens to be hilarious, kind, and a joy to be around. As a team member or leader, Michael earns my highest recommendation. " and "Upon first meeting, you like Michael. He is smart, responsive and decisive. He has a solid understanding of the importance of attention to detail for client/customer satisfaction while balancing broader bottom line objectives. When I worked with Michael at DoubleTree by Hilton Portland, I saw him assess and make smart decisions to quickly changing circumstances. He has foresight and strong communication skills that contribute to his ability to manage and collaborate with other departments and team members to make magic happen. Beyond that, Michael is warm, personable and goes the extra mile for clients and co-workers a-like. Clients and co-workers adore him. He's an all-round pro and would be an asset to any team. Don't miss out on Michael."