Meetings industry fixture Cleo Battle, currently chief operating officer for Louisville Tourism, is about to attain the highest notch in the DMO career ladder when he takes on the mantle of president and CEO of the organization July 1. But his leadership role goes far beyond destination marketing. 

President & CEO of Greater Boston CVB Martha Sheridan discusses the significant efforts under her watch that are poised to bolster Boston’s visitor and meetings economy while dynamically enhancing its image.

CVB professionals in some of Florida’s most popular meetings destinations offer their predictions for pandemic recovery and future business in the Sunshine State.

Kris Smith, Karin Aaron and David Jackson, all longtime members of the destination marketing trade, founded KKD Tourism Advisors to help drive economic recovery for destinations and hospitality businesses.

By coordinating with local hospitality partners, medical professionals, leading safety pledges and more, CVBs are entering a new era of service by helping their destinations recover as safely as possible. Read more.

Visit Phoenix’s president and CEO is set to retire in March 2021. Read about his accomplishments during his tenure and plans to fill his role.

From 360 virtual reality tours of convention centers to virtual FAMs and wellness workshops, CVBs have creatively marketed their destinations for meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meetings industry veteran Bonnie Wallsh interrupted her retirement to do a meeting site inspection for the U.S. Census Bureau and found things have changed a lot since COVID-19. Read more.

CVBs/DMOs have been hit hard by staff reductions stemming lost revenue from COVID-19. Meetings Today reached out to several to see how they are triaging their services during the pandemic.

Read how CVBs in Baton Rouge, El Paso and New York City worked with planners to reevaluate and adjust 2020 meetings or events in the wake of COVID-19.