IMEX Group has hired a new COO who will help lead the Operations, Marcomms, IT and Transformation departments of the organization. 

Global Gifting announced that Brett Hatch, former senior director of global corporate gifts at Maui Jim Sunglasses, has been appointed senior vice president of business development.

Destination Toronto announced that Andrew Weir will take on the role of president and CEO of the organization effective May 1.

Meetings tech giant Cvent appointed former SAP Executive Vice President Andreas Heckmann as its new chief customer officer.

Visit Anaheim announced that Mike Waterman will take on the role of president and CEO of the organization effective April 29, 2024. 

NYC Tourism + Conventions announced that its president and CEO, Fred Dixon, would be leaving the organization in June to lead Brand USA, the United States’ DMO.

Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has named Suzanne Hackman as its new director of sales and industry relations. Learn more about her role and responsibilities. 

With a massive list of industry contacts and experience in many facets of the MICE and association segments, IAEE has hired a Jason Ware, a “showman” of the highest caliber.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced that William “Chip” Rogers resigned as president and CEO and will be replaced by Kevin Carey as interim president and CEO.

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