Visit Anaheim promoted Christina Dawson to COO and Ronnie Collins was promoted to CSO, both effective September 10. 

Following a nationwide search, Visit Seattle announced the appointment of veteran Seattle marketing executive Stephanie Byington as its next senior vice president and chief marketing officer. 

Travel Portland named Jon Hixon its new senior vice president of business strategy, a position in which he will work to bring convention customers to the Portland community. 

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina hired Yagmur Quillin as its new wellbeing experience manager for groups and launched a new group teambuilding menu.

Miller, a well-known local community leader and hospitality industry veteran, will bring with her nearly 30 years of experience to the ATL Airport District leadership team.

Artesha Moore, president and CEO of Association Forum, was appointed to the Choose Chicago Board of Directors. 

Visit Orlando announced that it hired Las Vegas meetings veteran Lisa Messina as its new chief sales officer. She will begin her new role August 19.

David DuBois Retires as President of Exhibitor Group

IMEX Group has hired a new COO who will help lead the Operations, Marcomms, IT and Transformation departments of the organization. 

Global Gifting announced that Brett Hatch, former senior director of global corporate gifts at Maui Jim Sunglasses, has been appointed senior vice president of business development.