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.

Hilton Los Cabos hires Hilton brand veteran as new general manager for the hotel.

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hired Jeff Thompson as its new general manager, who brings with him years of previous brand experience.