Going Places

Who’s going where? Keep up-to-date on meetings and events industry personnel news by monitoring our Going Places section!

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Destination El Paso Taps Hometown Veteran to Lead DMO

Destination El Paso looked inward to tap its new president and CEO, appointing Visit El Paso Executive Director Brooke Underwood to the DMO’s top role effective June 1.

Visit Seattle Names Rachael Riggs VP of Meetings and Conventions

An industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Rachael Riggs has joined Visit Seattle as vice president of meetings and conventions.

New Executive Chef at Rainwater Conference Center Seeks to Wow Groups

The Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Georgia, welcomed a new executive chef on May 11. Michelle Pessia brings more than 15 years of culinary management experience to the center.

New One10 CEO Drew Carter on What His Appointment Means for Planners

Meetings Today sat down with new One10 President and CEO Drew Carter to discover what his appointment means for meeting planners and how he will continue One10’s evolution.

From New Orleans to New York: Raleigh C.C.’s New Director of Events Leverages Diverse Career Experiences

Lori Shumpert, director of events at Raleigh Convention Center, has managed venues in New Orleans, New York and even worked in university athletics.

30-Year Hospitality Veteran Steps Into GM Role at SF Property

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel announced Dania Duke is stepping into the role of general manager.

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