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.

Destination Toronto announced that Andrew Weir will take on the role of president and CEO of the organization effective May 1.

Meetings tech giant Cvent appointed former SAP Executive Vice President Andreas Heckmann as its new chief customer officer.

Visit Anaheim announced that Mike Waterman will take on the role of president and CEO of the organization effective April 29, 2024. 

NYC Tourism + Conventions announced that its president and CEO, Fred Dixon, would be leaving the organization in June to lead Brand USA, the United States’ DMO.

Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has named Suzanne Hackman as its new director of sales and industry relations. Learn more about her role and responsibilities.