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Destinations International has named three individuals as Destination Organization Leadership Award Recipients (left to right):
- Bonnie Quill, CDME, president & CEO, Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau, Alaska
- Marc Garcia, CATP, president & CEO, Visit Mesa, Arizona
- Martha Sheridan, president & CEO, Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Massachusetts
NYC & Company has announced three staff promotions (above, left to right). Janette Roush was promoted to Executive Vice President, Marketing & Digital; Rondel Holder was promoted to Senior Vice President, Content and Diversity Initiatives; and Natalie Koepff has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer while continuing in her role as General Counsel.
Steve Cohen has started a new position as Director, Strategic Research & Analysis at Travel Portland in Oregon. He joins from Orlando-based Stelico Consulting Group where he was a Managing Partner, and had previously been in executive roles with MMGY Global, Walt Disney Resorts, Marriott Vacations, and AAA.
Will Trokey has joined Visit Greater Palm Springs as the National Account Director based in the Washington, D.C. area. He joins from Visit Charlotte, NC.
Cindy Hinson has been appointed Convention Sales Director at Visit Knoxville. Previous roles included Communications Manager at Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau in Florida and Director of Communications & Public Relations for the Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau, also in Florida.
Kelly Parker has joined the team at Miles Partnership. She departs Visit Rogers in Northwest Arkansas as Director of Marketing and Communications following seven years with the DMO.
Maria Lourdes Gonzalez has joined Travel Santa Ana in California as the Content and Community Engagement Manager. She was an independent communications specialist whose clients included Santa Ana Business Council and Downtown Santa Ana.
Jessica Schultz has been promoted to Executive Vice President Global Media Strategy at MMGY Global. She joined the company in 2010.
Kelly Frailey Covato departs Meta to join Snap as Head of Industry for Travel. Kelly had been travel lead during her nine years at Facebook, which included her helpful and popular presentations at eTourism Summit. Previous to Facebook, she was in executive roles with Disney Parks, Experiences and Products in both Florida and California.
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Visit Aurora, in Colorado, is inviting vendors to submit their proposal to provide marketing and advertising agency services. The agency will research, develop, and implement marketing strategies to elevate the status of Aurora as a premier destination for meeting, convention, and leisure travel. The total budget including, media, tools, research, and fees is approximately $1,000,000.00 annually. I have attached the official request which provides the details and specifications of this contract. If you choose to quote, please submit your Notice of Intent to Bid via email to RandiMorritt@visitaurora.com by close of business on Friday, July 1, 2022.
Visit Aurora, in Colorado, is inviting vendors to submit their proposal to conduct a brand assessment, develop a new positioning strategy, and provide an updated visual identity to elevate the status of Aurora as a premier destination for meeting, convention, and leisure travel. Click this link to view existing strategies and past brand documents. Vendors wishing to participate must submit their Notice of Intent to Bid via email to RandiMorritt@visitaurora.com by close of business on Friday, July 1, 2022.
Visit Macon seeks a qualified full-service creative agency to support its marketing efforts. Please send questions and proposals to Valerie Bradley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, at vbradley@visitmacon.org by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Details found here.
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Lead-Aviation, Travel & Tourism — World Economic Forum, NYC
Commissioner — North Dakota Department of Commerce (new)
President & CEO — Visit Bath, VA
President & CEO — Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, TN
President & CEO — Visit Greenville, SC
SVP / President — Visit Tulsa, OK
Executive Director – Pacific County Tourism Bureau, WA
Executive Director — Muncie Visitors Bureau, IN
CEO — Visit Santa Clara, CA
Executive Director — Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, LA
Executive Director Diversity — Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion — Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Director Public Relations-North America AND Director Consumer Marketing-North America AND Director Partnerships & Distribution-North America — Tourism Australia, Los Angeles (new)
Senior Vice President Marketing & Communications AND Champion of People & Culture — Destinations International
Vice President of Brand and Integrated Marketing — Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (new)
Vice President of Destination Development & Community Engagement AND Director of Marketing AND Director of Sales AND Destination Development Manager AND Editorial Content Creator AND Events & Engagement Manager AND Sales & Marketing Assistant AND Group Service Manager AND Director of Grants AND HR & Finance Assistant AND Administrative Assistant — Explore Asheville, NC (new)
Vice President Sports & Special Events AND Marketing Manager Public Relations — Visit Lauderdale
Vice President Media Relations — Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Vice President of Marketing — Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, IL
Vice President Marketing & Communications AND Marketing Manager— Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Visitors Bureau, LA
Marketing Manager Tourism Sales — New Orleans & Company
Marketing & Events Coordinator — Sabine Parish Tourist & Recreation Commission, LA
Public Relations & Media Coordinator — Discover Monroe-West Monroe, LA
Social Media & Digital Content Manager — Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, LA
Vice President of Sales — Visit Wichita
Vice President of Sales — Visit Albuquerque
Vice President of Tourism — North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, CA
Vice President of Sales & Experiences — Bermuda Tourism Office
Senior Content Director AND Senior Director of Media AND Creative Operations Project Manager AND Email Marketing & Personalization Coordinator AND Coordinator Member Programs & Services — NYC & Company
Brand Marketing Manager — Destination Cleveland (new)
Director of the Film & Creative Industries Office — Visit Dallas (new)
Chief Financial Officer AND Marketing Coordinator — Visit Cincy, OH
Chief Marketing Officer — Discover The Palm Beaches, FL
Senior Director, Partner Marketing Programs — Brand USA
Tourism Director — Warren County Tourism Department, Lake George, NY
Marketing Manager (new) AND Customer Relationship Coordinator — Discover Puerto Rico, San Juan
Industry Marketing & Partner Relations Manager — Travel Wisconsin
Industry Engagement Support Specialist — Destination Cleveland (new)
Manager of International Marketing AND Brand Marketing Manager-Partnerships AND Content Manager AND Marketing Assistant AND Promotions Contractor — Visit California
Director of Destination Development — Greenbrier Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, WV
Director — Visit Mankato, MN (new)
Executive Director — Central Montana Tourism Region
Tourism Marketing Manager — Prince William County Office of Tourism, VA
Brand Manager — Visit St. Pete Clearwater / Pinellas County Government, FL
Tourism & Marketing Communications Manager — Experience Florida’s Sports Coast
Public Relations Manager — Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau, FL
Public Relations Manager AND Marketing Coordinator — Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau, CA (new)
Public Relations Manager — Palisades Tahoe, CA
Partnership Development Manager — Visit KC (new)
Business Partnerships Manager — Meet Chicago Northwest
Member Services Manager — Visit Anchorage (new)
Communications Specialist — Explore Sitka, AK
Membership Manager — Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau, AK
Manager Digital Marketing — Singapore Tourism Board, NYC
Manager Marketing — Hong Kong Tourism Board, Los Angeles
Marketing Executive — Agència Catalana de Turisme / Catalan Tourist Board, NYC
Database Operations Manager — Chattanooga Tourism Co., TN
Web Content Coordinator — Explore Utah Valley
Web & Digital Media Specialist — Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association, SD (new)
Data Scientist AND Business Analyst — Visit Grand Junction, CO
Content Manager — Travel Portland, OR
Content Manager — Rancho Cordova Travel & Tourism, CA
Tourism Marketing Coordinator — Delaware Tourism Office
Associate Director Events AND Events Manager AND Partnerships Manager AND Partnerships & Alliances Assistant AND Membership Manager AND International Sales Manager AND International Sales Coordinator AND Sports Coordinator AND Marketing Assistant AND Events Coordinator AND Convention Sales Assistant — Destination DC (new)
Director of Communications — Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, CA
Director of Public Relations — Visit Temecula Valley, CA (new)
Public Relations Manager — Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau, CA
Public Relations Manager — Palisades Tahoe, CA
Communications Manager — Visit San Antonio
Senior Manager Social Media — Visit Florida
Marketing Manager AND PR & Special Projects Manager — Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, RI
Senior Partnership Manager AND Senior Media Relations Manager AND Digital Marketing Manager AND Brand Marketing Coordinator AND Convention Sales Coordinator AND Executive Assistant/Board Administrator — Visit Greater Palm Springs
Manager Digital & Social Media Marketing AND Director, Citywide Accounts DC area AND Manager, Convention Sales-Northeast & Midwest Region (in NYC) — San Francisco Travel Association
Digital & Social Media Producer AND Director of Sales — Visit SLO CAL, San Luis Obispo, CA (new)
Digital Content Associate AND Meetings Support Specialist — Visit Alexandria, VA
Digital Marketing Manager — Visit Overland Park, MO
Destination Stewardship Specialist — Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce, TX
Social Media Manager — Visit Eau Claire, WI
Social Media & Communications Manager — Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, MI (new)
Tourism Marketing Manager — Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, SC (new)
Marketing Manager — Friends of Southwest Virginia (new)
Marketing Director — Downtown Tempe Authority, AZ
Data Scientist AND Data Analyst AND Business Analyst — Visit Grand Junction, CO
Database Operations Manager AND Graphic Designer — Chattanooga Tourism Co., TN
Digital Content & Experience Coordinator — Downtown Tulsa Partnership, OK
Digital Marketing Manager — eXplore Lawrence, KS (new)
Marketing Specialist — Visit Anaheim
Marketing & Communications Specialist — Visit Elizabeth City, NC
Marketing Coordinator — Visit Colorado Springs
Tourism Specialist — Clackamas County, OR
Education & Visitor Outreach Specialist — American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, Albuquerque, NM
Special Programs & Events Manager — City of Lancaster, PA
Executive Communications Manager AND Destination Services Associate — Meet Minneapolis
Executive Marketing Assistant — Explore Elk Grove, CA
Destination Marketing Associate — Bloomington – Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, MI
Destination Sales Manager — Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau, OH
Senior Manager Product Development — Houston First Corporation
Tourism Manager AND National Account Director AND Marketing Coordinator — Visit Seattle (new)
Online Marketing Coordinator — Town of Snowmass, CO
Group Sales Director — Visit Vancouver, WA
Group Sales Director — Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau, MI
Sales Manager — Visit Detroit
Assistant Director of Sales — Visit Evansville, IN
National Sales Manager — Experience Grand Rapids, MI
Convention Sales Manager — Discover Santa Clara, CA (new)
Sales Manager — Stay Pleasant Hill, CA, remote
Group Sales Manager — Visit Boulder, CO
Destination Sales Manager — Richmond Region Tourism, VA (new)
Sales Coordinator — Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB, MO
Senior Media Planner — MMGY Global
Director of Sales-Tourism — Epsilon, remote
Director Destination Strategy-National — Madden Media, remote (new)
Product Marketing Manager — Barberstock (a Simpleview company), remote
Associate Editor AND Integrated Media Coordinator— Atlas Obscura
Project/Administrative Assistant — Tourism Diversity Matters, remote
Account Supervisor-Anchorage AND Content Coordinator-Denver AND Senior Art Director AND Media Account Supervisor AND Content Director AND Marketing Coordinator AND Web Designer (UI/UX) AND Content Director AND Senior Project Manager AND Art Director AND Facebook Ads Manager AND Marketing Automation Specialist AND Account Manager Hospitality AND Interactive Producer AND Website Quality Assurance Specialist AND Accessibility Program Director AND Accessibility Specialist AND Media Coordinator-US/Wisconsin AND Digital Analyst AND Content Manager AND Advertising Account Manager — Miles Partnership, Sarasota or Remote
Associate Principal AND Senior Research Analyst — Miles Partnership/Coraggio, Remote
Senior Vice President — Longwoods International, Midwest/remote
Senior Market Research Analyst — Rockport Analytics
Director of Research — Destination Analysts
Director Of Strategic Partnerships — Travel Mindset, remote
Digital Marketing Manager — Development Counsellors International, Denver
Creative Director — Paradise Advertising & Marketing, remote (new)
Account Executive — Nextdoor, remote (new)
General Manager — Los Angeles Convention Center (new)
Deputy Director — Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
General Manager — Moscone Center, San Francisco
General Manager — Lynnwood Convention Center, WA
Deputy Director — MIDFLORIDA Event Center, Port St. Lucie
Manager Integrated Marketing — Holland America Line, Seattle
Social Media Manager — Navy Pier, Chicago
Consumer Insights Manager — SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Orlando
Social Media Marketing Strategy Manager — Disney Parks, Experiences & Products, CA (new)
