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Cody Gray, president & CEO of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, has assumed two new leadership roles in the state’s tourism industry. 

He has been appointed to the board of directors of the Louisiana Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, starting a one-year term as board secretary. In February, he will also become a board member for the Louisiana Travel Association. In 2021, Cody Gray was named an eTourism Summit Emerging Tourism Star.

Kyle Johnson, an eTourism Summit Emerging Tourism Star of 2021, has been promoted to Director of Visitor Conversion at Indiana Destination Development Corporation. He was previously Digital Marketing Manager at the DMO that he joined in 2015.

Maria Henson has been promoted to Director of Market Research & Insights at Visit Orlando. She was previously Senior Manager and joined the DMO in 2014.

Alison McKay has assumed the role of Acting Vice President – Destination Management at Destination BC. She joined the Vancouver-based DMO in 2006 as a member of the research department. 

Nicole Bradin joined the Washington County Visitors Association team in November as Community Engagement Director. Prior to joining the team, she served as a client success manager at Bandwango and previously spent nine years in a similar role with Sonoma County Tourism.

Isabelle Taylor joined Washington County Visitors Association in November as Digital Marketing Manager. A graphic design graduate of Western Washington University, this is her first experience in a tourism-related role.

Brian Lafferty is the new Partnership Specialist at Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau. The role involves obtaining high levels of retention by ensuring all partners have a full understanding of benefits, values, and practical uses to support the needs of their business.

Jane Cunningham joins Destinations International as Director of European Engagement. Based in Stockholm, She departs her recent role as Director of Community Engagement at BestCities Global Alliance.

Mike Robertson has joined the team at Arrivalist. He was previously with Visit Pittsburgh for over seven years, most recently as Senior Services Manager.

Tessa Perkins has joined Miles Partnership as a Content Manager on the Hospitality Team. She was previously completing a Master’s at the International Institute of Tourism Studies at George Washington University School of Business.

Cody Draper is the new Business Development Account Manager at Relic Advertising in Utah. He joins following 10+ years with Deseret Digital Media in Greater Salt Lake City.

Haven Thorn joins Airbnb as Communications Manager. In his previous account executive roles, Haven has worked with tourism clients including Visit Florida, Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority, and Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

Kenneth Morgan-Schleuning is now Manager, Public Relations – Trade at Universal Orlando Resort. Prior to a PR role at Disney Signature Experiences, he spent eight years in public relations roles at Visit Florida.

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• NEW: Discover Puerto Rico – U.S. Hispanic and Puerto Rican Diaspora Travelers
  The Puerto Rico Destination Marketing Organization, Discover Puerto Rico (“DPR”) seeks a research vendor to evaluate the potential for U.S. Hispanic travelers to Puerto Rico. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks research firms capable of determining the viability of travel to Puerto Rico by high income U.S. Hispanics, including Puerto Rican diaspora, evaluating what messages about the destination most resonate with travelers and understanding the perception of Puerto Rico. The ideal firm will be knowledgeable about the travel industry.
  
• NEW: Discover Puerto Rico – Black Travel to Puerto Rico
  The Puerto Rico Destination Marketing Organization, Discover Puerto Rico (“DPR”) seeks a research vendor to evaluate the potential for black travelers to Puerto Rico. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks research firms capable of determining the viability of travel to Puerto Rico by high income African Americans, evaluating what messages about the destination most resonate with black travelers and understanding the perception of Puerto Rico. The ideal firm will be knowledgeable about the travel industry.
  
  

Proposals to be re-solicited for Hawaii Tourism Marketing & Management

HONOLULU — Dec. 30, 2021. The Hawaii Tourism Authority issued a request for proposals in October for a contractor to provide tourism destination brand marketing and management services for the United States, Hawaii’s largest market of visitors, commencing January 1, 2022. At the end of a months-long process, an initial award was rescinded in December by DBEDT Director Mike McCartney, who as the head of the purchasing agency oversees all procurement.

“The Continental U.S. is the largest source of visitors to Hawaii, which makes the effective management of this market one of our most important efforts to bolster our state’s economy,” said Director McCartney. “We determined that the solicitation did not provide for consideration of all factors of significance to the agency, therefore it is in the best interest of the State of Hawai‘i to rescind the offer and re-solicit the RFP. We are re-starting the process to find a definitive winning proposal to move forward in the best interest of the State of Hawaii.”

Hawaii is represented in key markets around the world by contractors overseen by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. To ensure continuity of marketing and management services in the U.S. market, the agency’s current contract with the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau will be extended for up to six months as proposals are received, reviewed, and a contract awarded and negotiated. A new request for proposals will be issued in the coming weeks.

Visit: hawaiitourismauthority.org/rfps

Contact: T. Ilihia Gionson Hawaii Tourism Authority hawaiitourismauthority.org

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J O B S

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Executive Director — Discover New England, Portsmouth, NH (new)

Senior Vice President of Administration — Visit Lauderdale, FL (new)

Vice President of Finance — Visit Tucson, AZ

Director of National Accounts, Mid-Atlantic Office — Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation, TN

Director of Sales & Sports Development — Discover Long Island, NY

Director of Tourism Insights — Los Angeles Convention & Tourism Board, CA

Senior Research Analyst AND International Marketing Representative AND Membership Representative AND Group Development Specialist AND Sales Assistant — Visit Orlando, FL

Destination Event & Services Manager — Visit Anaheim, CA

Partner Engagement Manager — Visit SLO CAL, San Luis Obispo, CA

Public Relations Manager — Sonoma County Tourism, CA (new)

International Sales Manager — Destination DC, Wash., DC

Regional Sales Director — Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, FL

Integrated Project Manager AND UX Design Lead — NYC & Company

Marketing Manager AND Communications Manager AND Marketing Project Manager — Visit Dallas, TX (new)

Digital Marketing Content Specialist — Chattanooga Tourism, TN

Digital Content Manager — Visit Wichita, KS

Website & Database Manager — Kansas Department of Commerce

Film Marketing Specialist — Economic Development Corporation of North Carolina

Videographer — Experience Kissimmee, FL (new)

Sales & Marketing Coordinator — Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau, WI

Community Events Coordinator — Let’s Minocqua Visitors Bureau + Chamber of Commerce, WI

Market Research Analyst AND Sales Coordinator AND Engagement Coordinator AND Executive Assistant AND Accounting Supervisor — Discover Puerto Rico

Coordinator Visitor Services AND Coordinator Travel Media Communications AND Coordinator Global Marketing Programs — Destination BC, Vancouver

Social Media & Digital Specialist — St. Tammany Parish Tourist & Convention Commission, LA

Marketing Coordinator — Visit Camarillo, Greater Los Angeles, CA

Website Coordinator — Travel Salem, OR

Manager Digital Communications — U.S. Travel Association

Senior Associate Ad Operations — MMGY Global, Kansas City

Growth Product Manager — CrowdRiff, Toronto

Digital Paid Media Manager — Development Counsellors International, remote

Media Planner/Buyer — Sparkloft Media, Atlanta or Portland, OR

Head of Communications — Peek, remote

Account Executive — Advance Travel and Tourism, FL

Marketing Manager — The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Nashville, TN

Senior Manager Destination Marketing — Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, GA

Miles Partnership, remote except where noted:

• Account Coordinator | Sarasota, FL
• Account Supervisor
• Interactive Producer
• Graphic Design Intern | Summer 2022 | Sarasota, FL
• VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Facebook Ads Manager
• Media Planner
• Content Manager
• Account Coordinator, Lakewood, CO
• Account Coordinator, FL
• Advertising and Data Manager
• Media Coordinator
• Creative Director
• Sr. Developer- Drupal, Classic & Decoupled

*** And last week’s job listings ***

President & CEO — Visit Seattle, WA

President / CEO — Visit Fort Wayne, IN

President & CEO — Visit Rapid City, SD

President / CEO — Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, IL

CEO / Executive Vice President — Visit Santa Cruz, CA

Chief Financial Officer — Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau, OH

Chief Financial Officer — Visit Colorado Springs, CO

Chief Diversity Officer AND International Relations Manager AND Manager of Meetings & Events — Destinations International, Wash., D.C.

President & Chief Operating Officer — Deer Valley Resort / Alterra Mountain Company, Park City, UT

CEO — North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, CA

Executive Director — Visit Dana Point, CA

Executive Director — North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, MA

Executive Director — HospitalityTN

General Manager — Mayo Civic Center, MN

Executive Director — Jackson County Board of County Commissioners, FL

Executive Director — Corpus Christi Sports Commission, TX

Executive Director AND Director of Communications & Engagement AND Director of Sales — Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau d.b.a. Coastal Mississippi, Biloxi, MS

Vice President of Tourism — Visit Denver, CO

Vice President of Engagement & Inclusion — Experience Grand Rapids, MI

Vice President of Meetings Sales & Services AND Senior Manager of PR & Content Strategy AND Senior Manager of Sports Marketing AND Sports Events Coordinator — Visit Fort Worth, TX

Vice President — Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, TX

Vice President of Sales — Visit Greater Palm Springs, CA

Vice President Resort Hospitality — Mohegan Sun, CT

Senior Vice President of People & Culture AND Vice President of IT AND Senior Director of Marketing Analytics AND Senior Diversity Recruiter AND People & Culture Business Partner AND Senior Graphic & Motion Designer AND Financial Analyst — Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority

Vice President of Operations AND Director of Human Resources AND Manager of Human Resources — Team San Jose, CA

Marketing Director AND Sales Manager AND Event Coordinator — Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, AR

Director of Marketing — Visit Oakland, CA

Director of Marketing & Communications AND Marketing Coordinator AND Executive Assistant AND Senior Sales Manager — Visit Austin, TX

Director of Marketing & Communications — Visit El Paso, TX

Director of Marketing & Communications — Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, MD

Director of Communications AND Director of Event Management AND Event Coordinator/Event Manager AND Corporate Sales Manager — Explore St. Louis

Director of Research & Market Intelligence — Visit Albuquerque, NM

Director Tacoma Venue & Events — City of Tacoma, WA

Marketing & Events Director — Destination Sturgeon Bay, WI

Director of Visitor Experience and Retail — Visit Franklin, TN

Director of Events, Tradeshow & Strategic Sales Partnerships — Discover The Palm Beaches, FL

Convention Sales Director — Visit Knoxville, TN

Convention Sales Marketing Manager — Visit Jacksonville, FL (new)

National Account Executive (Wash., DC-based) AND Social Media Coordinator AND Administrative Coordinator — Visit Milwaukee, WI

Director of National Accounts — Visit Spokane, WA

Senior Director of Convention Strategy — Visit Seattle, WA

National Sales Accounts & Strategic Initiatives Director AND Executive Assistant & Office Services Coordinator — Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau, OH 

Director of Convention Sales — Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, NC

Director Convention Development AND Director of Marketing & Communications AND Tourism Development Manager — Destination El Paso, TX

National Sales Manager — Visit San Antonio, TX

Sales Manager — Destin-Fort Walton Beach Florida (new)

Senior Copy Director AND Senior Director of Product Management AND UX Design Lead AND Convention Development Coordinator AND Coordinator Member Programs & Services (new) — NYC & Company

Senior Communications Manager — Hamilton County Tourism, IN (new)

Senior Director Government Relations AND Manager National Councils AND Manager Grassroots & PAC AND Manager Meetings & Exhibitions AND Manager Member Services AND Senior Designer AND Staff Accountant — U.S. Travel Association, Wash., DC

Senior Manager Media Planning AND Senior Manager Digital Analytics — Brand USA, Wash., DC

Senior Manager Social Media — Visit Florida

Visit California: (Sacramento)

• Associate Vice President-Global Brand Advertising
• Manager of International Marketing (x2)
• Content Producer – Social Media & Community
• Brand Marketing Manager – Global Media
• Media Relations Coordinator (new)
• IT Solutions Architect (new)
• Brand Marketing Coordinator
• Marketing Assistant
• Brand Budget Manager
• Client Relations Director / Liaison – Central Coast

Senior Marketing Manager — Visit Aurora, CO

Senior Manager Marketing Programs — Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, Alberta

Destination Development Manager — Washington Tourism Alliance – State of Washington, Seattle 

Strategic Marketing Manager — Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, FL

Social Media Manager AND Convention Sales Manager AND Customer Relationship Management Manager — Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, FL

Business Development Manager — Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, PA

Digital Marketing Manager AND International Media Relations Manager— Destination DC

Marketing Manager — Visit Natchez, MS

Marketing Manager — Destination Panama City, FL

Media & Content Strategist — Visit Syracuse, NY (new)

Content Manager — Visit Santa Barbara, CA (new)

Senior Research Manager AND Marketing & PR Coordinator — Sonoma County Tourism, CA

Events & Community Engagement Manager AND Graphic Designer/Brand Manager — Visit Stockton, CA

Sales and Event Developer — Discover Monroe-West Monroe, LA (new)

Technical Project Manager AND Sales Manager — Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (new)

Community Engagement Officer — Indiana Destination Development Corporation

Communications & Marketing Coordinator — Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce, VA (new)

Marketing Convention Specialist — Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority, NV

Business Analyst AND Data Scientist — Visit Grand Junction, CO

Director of IT AND National Sales Director-DC Area AND Brand Marketing Coordinator AND Digital Communications Coordinator — San Diego Tourism Authority

HR Manager — Visit SLO CAL, San Luis Obispo, CA

Accounting Manager AND Travel Specialist — Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, CA

Tourist Program Coordinator — Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, Gainesville, FL

Sales Manager — Visit Fort Collins, CO

Social Media Marketing Specialist AND Manager Visitors Center at Boston Common AND Human Resources Manager — Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, MA

Social Media Specialist — Visit Phoenix, AZ

Events & Community Engagement Manager — Visit Stockton, CA

Marketing Manager — Destination Gettysburg, PA

Digital Marketing Manger AND Marketing Projects Coordinator — City of Grapevine CVB, TX

Manager Tourism Marketing — Visit Lake County, FL

PR Manager — Experience Columbus, OH

PR Manager — Discover Durham, NC

Sales Relationship Manager — Destination Toledo, OH

Promotions Manager — MIDFLORIDA Events Center, Port St. Lucie

Marketing Manager — Visit Lake Geneva, WI

Destination Marketing Manager — City of Manitowic, WI

Destination Development Specialist — Travel Salem, OR

Digital Marketing Assistant AND Event Manager — Experience Columbia, SC (new)

Media & Content Specialist — Visit Albany, GA 

Social & Digital Media Specialist AND Marketing Coordinator AND Director of Sales — City of Ocean Beach, MD

Guest Experience Specialist — Visit Napa Valley, CA

Outreach and Engagement Director — Town of Leland, NC

Cooperative Marketing Program Coordinator — Missouri Division of Tourism

Membership & Marketing Coordinator — Mississippi Tourism Association

Digital Content Coordinator — Visit Corpus Christi, TX

Marketing Coordinator — Visit Tampa Bay, FL

Marketing Coordinator — Visit Loudoun, VA

Communications Coordinator — Seward Chamber of Commerce, AK

Manager Sports Tourism AND Manager Tourism Marketing — Visit Lake County Florida

Sports / Reunions Coordinator — Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB, Inc., NY (new)

Sports Tourism Manager — Billings Chamber of Commerce, MT

Economic Development Specialist — County Campbell, VA

Executive Assistant Conventions — Visit Denver, CO

Executive Assistant & Office Services Coordinator — Cincinnati USA, OH

Office Manager — Visit Huntington Beach, CA

Economic Development Coordinator — City of Bonner Springs, KS

Visitor Services Coordinator — Visit Mason City, IA

Marketing Administrative Assistant — Visit Modesto, CA

Administrative Assistant — Visit Pensacola, FL

Bilingual Housing & Call Center Information Specialist — Visit Baltimore, MD (new)

Partner Marketing Specialist — Tourism Australia, Los Angeles

Digital Campaign Manager AND Public Relations Manager — Tourism New Zealand, Santa Monica, CA

Associate Project Manager AND SEO Analyst AND Marketing Automation Specialist AND Talent Development Specialist AND Account Associate AND Technical Lead Product Engineer — Simpleview, Tucson

VP-Group Account Director (Culver City, CA) AND Senior Associate Ad Operations AND Cyber Security Specialist AND Associate Art Director AND Social Content Strategist & Content Creator (Austin) AND Marketing Performance Analyst AND Media Manager AND Senior Associate Ad Operations AND Senior Copywriter AND Copywriter AND Senior Account Executive (NYC) AND Account Executives AND Account Executive PR (NYC) — MMGY Global

Account Strategist — Madden Media, Tucson

Marketing Manager AND Client Success Specialist — Bandwango, UT

Tourism PR Account Executive — Destination Counsellors International, NYC

Senior Data Advisor AND Data Scientist AND Data Engineer AND Data Analyst AND Product Manager AND Product Designer AND Implementation Specialist AND Data Analyst — Zartico, remote

Director of Sales AND Senior Account Executive AND Account Executive AND Senior Technical Recruiter AND Senior Product Designer-Mobile AND Product Marketing Manager AND Growth Product Manager AND Employer Brand Specialist AND Office & Culture Coordinator AND Business Development Representative — CrowdRiff, Toronto

Director of Sales-Mid-Atlantic & Southeast — Sojern

Senior Account Manager AND Advertising Operations Specialist — Datafy, South Ogden, UT

Senior Social Media Strategist AND Designer-Social Media & Creative Agency (Miami, Atlanta) AND Animator Motion Creator-Social Media & Creative Agency (Atlanta & Portland) — Sparkloft Media

Managing Director-Customer Experience AND Director-Internal Marketing AND Senior Digital Marketing Strategist AND Content Marketing Strategist AND Hospitality Industry Leader AND Digital Product Manager….and more — Streetsense

Director Localization AND Associate Director New Channels AND Senior Manager Growth Marketing AND Senior Business Development Sales Executive AND Business Development Executive…and more — Tripadvisor

Senior Account Manager AND Project Manager AND Paid Media Coordinator…and more — Native Digital, Kansas City

Creative Content Writer — Noble Studios, Reno or Las Vegas, NV

Marketing Manager — VI Marketing and Branding, Oklahoma City, OK

Director of Social Media AND Manager PR & Influential Communications AND Project Manager Client Services AND Media Planner AND Copywriter…and more — Paradise Advertising & Marketing, FL

General Manager — Official ASM Global, Fort Worth, TX

Communications Manager — Florida Attractions Association, Tallahassee (new)

Manager-Marketing Analytics & Insights — Disney Parks, Experiences & Products, FL

Marketing Director — See Rock City, TN (new)

Senior eMail Marketing Manager — Hornblower Group, NYC

Senior Marketing Director — LEGOLAND California Resort

Director-Partnerships & Activations — American Dream, East Rutherford, NJ

Tourism Account Executive — Mall of America, Bloomington, MN (new)

Marketing & Communications Manager — San Francisco Giants, CA

Senior Business Development Manager, West Coast — Klook, California-based (new)

Director of Cruise & Maritime Marketing — Port of Seattle, WA

Digital Product Owner — Virgin Voyages, Miami

Manager Destination Experiences — Silversea Cruises, Miami

Director of Cruise & Maritime Marketing — Port of Seattle, WA

Senior Marketing Manager — Merlin Entertainments, Carlsbad, CA

Marketing Manager — The Field Museum, Chicago

Executive Director — Chicago Cultural Alliance

Marketing Coordinator — J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, CA

Vice President-Digital Content & Strategy — Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, CA

Head of Communications AND Director of Content AND Strategic Partnerships Manager…and more — Peek, remote

Destination Manager — Selina, Wash., DC

Social Media Manager — MGM Resorts, remote

Director of Marketing & Communications — Seattle Art Museum

Marketing Director — Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, NYC

Marketing Manager — Mineta San José International Airport, San Jose, CA

Head of Content — SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, NYC

Marketing & Promotions Manager — Paradise Coast Sports Complex, Naples, FL

Managing Editor — African American Heritage Association of Virginia, Richmond, VA

Marketing Project Coordinator — Oneida Nation Enterprises, NY

Economic & Community Development Agent — State of Connecticut Economic Development

Account Coordinator-Marketing, PR & Sales — Myriad Destination Marketing, Los Angeles, CA (new)

Branded Content Editor-Event Industry & Event Technology AND Branded Content Editor-Travel Media AND Events Manager — Skift, remote

Influencer & Partnerships Marketing Manager — LinkedIn, NYC