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.

Rosen Hotels & Resorts named Frank Santos its new chief executive officer after the passing of Founder and President Harris Rosen.

Dennis Edwards, president and CEO Visit Raleigh, has been appointed as the new chair of the North Carolina Travel & Tourism Board of Directors beginning January 2025.

Visit Atlantic City President & CEO Larry Sieg announced he will retire from the DMO at the end of 2024, ushering in a replacement with a long history representing the South Jersey coastal gaming destination.

Visit Anaheim promoted Christina Dawson to COO and Ronnie Collins was promoted to CSO, both effective September 10. 

Following a nationwide search, Visit Seattle announced the appointment of veteran Seattle marketing executive Stephanie Byington as its next senior vice president and chief marketing officer.