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.
Visit Anaheim announced its two-year commitment to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire (BBBS) Workplace Mentoring program.
Hyatt Regency Chicago plans to reveal the completion of a transformative $150 million phased renovation this spring. The project encompassed each of the property’s guest rooms and suites as well as the Regency and Crystal Ballrooms.
Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, debuted its fifth property in New York City, Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, marking Harlem’s first full-service hotel in 100 years.
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.
Hilton announced the opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta hotel, the first Signia by Hilton property in the state of Georgia and the flagship property for the brand.
