Destination DC (DDC) announced Shelby Luzzi has been promoted to senior manager, sustainability. This is the first role of its kind for an urban DMO and will focus on developing and implementing DDC’s sustainability strategy to meet the need for more sustainable travel practices across meetings, conventions and events. 

Heather Willett has been named the new assistant general manager of The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett hotel, and Julie Bilecky has been named the hotel’s new director of catering. Both Bilecky and Willett bring with them a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and energy to the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett team.   

The Philadelphia CVB announced that Jennifer Nagle would take on the role of vice president of special projects. Nagle has over 20 years of experience in the fields of marketing, tourism, and hospitality and will play a key role in leading strategic initiatives in the PBLCVB’s upcoming plans. These plans include hosting citywide conventions, sporting events (such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2026 MLB All-Star Game) and international tourism. 

Simpleview’s Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki announced her upcoming retirement as managing director of 2Synergize, a Simpleview consulting company, and will pass the role to Simpleview’s newest strategic hire, Vail Ross. 

The Innov8 Meetings + Events team recently welcomed Lilly Gonzalez to the sales team as its new manager of global accounts. The full-service strategic meetings management company specializes in sourcing, contracting and connecting meeting planners with meeting locations and destinations. 

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and sister location Tamp Marriott Water Street hired directors for sales, marketing and catering.

Rebecca O’Brien has been hired as senior sales executive for Marriott’s sister locations in New Orleans.

Montage Kapalua Bay hires back the general manager from their reflagging and remodeling to serve as general manager of the hotel.

Visit San Antonio promotes Texas in-house national sales manager and hires Mid-Atlantic Market national sales manager.

VISIT Milwaukee hires four new members to their team as well as promotes four more previous team members.