Chris Connelly joins Visit Seattle as senior director of sales while Jared Dionne takes over as the new public relations manager for MICE media. 

MPI named Rachel Benedick its chief revenue officer and executive vice president of the MPI Foundation, replacing Annette Greg, who left the association to take the job of CEO of SITE in October 2022.

Woodley brings an extensive background in the hospitality industry, spanning more than 15 years and a history with the Hyatt Corporation to her new role, where she will oversee all sales, marketing and event-related efforts. 

Collins officially assumes his new role March 27 and will lead and direct Visit Anaheim’s overall revenue strategy and sales.

Austin, Texas' historic hotel, The Driskill, announced the appointment of Adreanne Lewis as director of sales, events and marketing, leading the sales and marketing team working on behalf of the 137-year-old property. 

Kaitlin Eskelson, Visit Salt Lake’s new president and CEO, is the fourth individual to hold the position in the organization’s 36-year history.

Destination DC announced key promotions at the executive team level, including Robin A. McClain as chief marketing officer and Melissa A. Riley as senior vice president of convention sales and services. 

Johnston will lead the Visit Dana Point marketing team in promoting Dana Point as a premier coastal destination for group, business and leisure travelers.

Drosos has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry exclusively with Hilton across Illinois and California and served as hotel manager of Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel from January 2013 through December 2014. 

Visit San Antonio made key promotions in elevating its internal staff involved in critical organizational functions and welcomed Terry Jon Pritchard on staff to manage the CVB’s top-producing Texas-area market.