These 20 Meetings Trendsetters have stepped up to lead the business events industry in a positive direction from a variety of roles via accomplishments in a wide range of disciplines. Congratulations to the Meetings Trendsetters class of 2025!

Meetings Today released its 2025 class of Meetings Trendsetters, a recognition of some of the meetings and events industry’s most innovative trailblazers. 

Visit Savannah announced the upcoming retirement of its chief sales officer of 15 years, Jeff Hewitt, effective December 31.

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa appointed Colin Mills as the new general manager of the property.

The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and Destinations International recently announced a partnership to help Indigenous destinations in the U.S. build awareness globally.

One10 LLC, which offers software solutions in the incentives, travel and events industries, acquired Whistle, a St. Louis-based employee engagement and rewards technology company.

Longtime Destination Dayton President and CEO Jacquelyn Powell announced she will be stepping down after 32 years. Powell will remain in her role through December.

The Greensboro/Guilford County Tourism Development Authority named Anthony Cordo as the new president and CEO of Visit Greensboro. Cordo will officially begin his role on July 14.

The executive director of Visit Omaha, Deborah Ward, announced that she will retire on July 31 following more than 18 years of service to the city and over five years as head of the DMO.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority named Vanessa Claspill as the DMO’s new chief sales officer.