Explore Asheville named travel and hospitality veteran Ed Silver as the organization’s new vice president of business development effective September 8.

Discover Puerto Rico has named a new CEO to follow up Brad Dean, who left the DMO in February to become the president and CEO of Explore St. Louis.

Visit Duluth announced Haley Hedstrom will take over as the new executive director of the DMO effective August 25.

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

Bryan Griffin has been appointed the new president and CEO of VISIT Florida, succeeding outgoing President Dana Young, who announced her retirement in December.

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

Terramar DMC announced the sudden passing of Managing Director Lee Chipman, who spent a decade with the DMC as well as nearly three decades with Hilton.

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.