Visit Corpus Christi has named Brook Kaufman as the organization’s new CEO, with Kaufman set to assume the role on or before May 1.

Daniel Kuperschmid, a 30-year Hyatt Hotels executive, has been named the new president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA).

Veteran DMO leader Al Hutchinson has decided not to renew his contract with Visit Baltimore, which expires June 30.

Tourism leader Scott Beck has gained a new role at JLL, a professional services and destination development organization, as lead of sustainable and resilient communities.

Aoife McCrum and Gráinne Ní Ghiollagáin have taken over as joint owners and managing partners from renowned industry veterans Patrick Delaney and Pádraic Gilligan, who founded SoolNua in 2014. 

Joyce Leveston will assume the role of CEO of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on March 10.

Here are four of the latest hospitality industry professionals to take on general manager roles at key meetings properties in Chicago, Colorado and the Bahamas. 

Explore St. Louis has selected Brad Dean, the current president and CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, to lead the organization as its new president and CEO, succeeding former leader Kitty Ratcliffe. Dean will assume the role on February 17, 2025.

Smith was promoted due to her demonstrated ability, exceptional skills, dedication and unwavering commitment to fostering an environment of growth and success for her teams.

Travel Portland named its current chief strategy officer, Megan Conway, as the organization’s new president and CEO, effective January 1.