The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) announced that Jason Ware has joined its executive team as vice president of events and experiences, effective March 1.

Destinations International makes a conscious shift from equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to social inclusion, and names Sophia Hyder-Hock as chief inclusion officer.

Visit Orlando appointed Tammy McCormick as director of destination experience, where she will lead Visit Orlando’s destination experience team. 

The Event Production Network (EPN) welcomed Brad Poarch as its new president and also announced its 2024 board members. Poarch is the CEO of Oklahoma City-based AV event production company Cory’s and formerly served as EPN’s vice president.

The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promoted Sheretha Bell to senior vice president of marketing and brand strategy and also promoted Cynthia Mokotoff to senior vice president of human resources.

Grand Hyatt Seattle announced additions to its leadership team, including a new general manager, director of sales and director of operations. 
 

Event Service Professionals Association announced Dominique Bonds as its new president, along with several new board members, during its 2024 annual conference in Indianapolis.

International speaker, consultant, frequent Meetings Today contributor and meetings technology expert Corbin Ball announced his plans to retire and close his long-running website and blog Corbinball.com January 31.

Travel Nevada hired veteran tourism executive Rafael Villanueva as the organization’s first CEO. In his new role, Villanueva will direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities of Travel Nevada.

Visit Sarasota County promoted Kelly Defebo to vice president of marketing and communications where she will be responsible for overseeing all marketing, public relations and special projects for the destination.