Almost all the CVBs and destinations in Florida were affected by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. While some hotels going through renovations at the time had some delays, other hotels that may have needed some sprucing up were strongly persuaded by Mother Nature to make much needed renovations. All in all, most came through the hurricane looking to the future, and 2018 looks bright.

Brad Dean has been appointed as CEO of the newly established Puerto Rico Destination Marketing Organization.

MT: How has your first year been on the job? KL: It has been fantastic. We’ve accomplished so much, from more record tourism numbers to exciting new marketing programs and partnership opportunities. We have been working every day to promote Florida’s sunshine and good times.

Patrick Geschwind was named interim president and CEO of Visit KC following Ronnie Burt's resignation.

Meetings Today reached out to Vennard for some insight into the destination and her plans for retirement.

Amid goliath conventions and tradeshows, meetings industry Davids loom large.

DMOs are increasingly having to rethink traditional selling points, competitive differentiators and value propositions.

CVBs/DMOs are stepping up their approach to digital marketing.

Updated CVB contact information for Central East Florida.