DES MOINES, Iowa
Greg Edwards, President and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau is the new Chair of the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Board of Directors. The role puts Edwards at the helm of the organization for one year.
During his time as Chair, Edwards will oversee strategic planning, the direction of DMAI and the organization’s efforts to advocate for tourism worldwide.
“We have an opportunity to impact change in a major way,” said Edwards. “The resources that DMAI provides its members are an invaluable source for all destination marketing organizations (CVBs). With this dedicated team, we will work towards strengthening tourism advocacy through each of the destinations we work alongside.”
Edwards has been with the GDMCVB for 12 years. He has led convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois, Kansas and Iowa.