MARYLAND

 

​Annapolis - Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County announced the appointment of Rasheeda Martin as its new Senior Director of External Relations. Rasheeda will oversee VAAAC’s sales, external communications, and partnership teams, working to strengthen relationships with government entities, industry partners, and local communities.

 

Rockville - Visit Montgomery, MD announced the addition of Maria Bardos as Manager, Strategy and Business Development. Maria has over 20 years of hospitality sales, marketing, and leadership experience, including roles as director of sales and marketing, global director, and regional director of sales

 

NEW JERSEY

 

Atlantic City - Visit Atlantic City has announced a leadership transition, as Larry Sieg, president and CEO, has retired after years of service to the organization and to the region's tourism industry. Succeeding Larry as President and CEO will be Gary Musich, current Vice President of Sales at Visit Atlantic City. With over 25 years of experience in sales and hospitality, Gary brings an extensive background in driving business growth and fostering key relationships across the tourism sector.

 

Under Sieg's leadership, Visit Atlantic City played a critical role in the city's economic development by promoting conventions, meetings, and tourism, and his leadership was instrumental in rebranding the organization. Gary Musich's promotion marks a new chapter in Visit Atlantic City’s history with a focus on innovation strategic partnerships and continuing to attract major events to the city.

 

Atlantic City - The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced Jillian Reed as their new Director of Special Events.

 

Egg Harbor Township - Peggy Robins has accepted a position as Senior Conference Manager at FMI-The Food Industry Association.

 

Mt. Laurel - The award-winning Monterey Grill restaurant has hired Tumoor Haye as their new General Manager and Stephanie Perez as their new Lead of Private Dining and Events.

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Trenton - Jamie Volker has started in the new role of Director for Mercer County's new Division of Travel and Tourism. Jamie most recently was marketing director for Palmer Square Management and the Nassau Inn.

 

NEW YORK

 

New York - NYC Tourism + Conventions announced that Julie Coker has been selected to serve as their next President and CEO. Julie joins the team from the San Dieao Tourism Authority havina served as nresident and CEO, making a significant impact while leading tourism recovery efforts on behalf of the destination and surpassing 2019 tourism levels.

 

New York - Horizon Media has announced that Alexandra loannou has started in a new position as VP. Events & Experiences.

 

PENNSYLVANIA

 

Allentown - Rich McCadden has been hired to represent TKo Hospitality's properties consisting of the Hyatts, The Glasbern, and The Club at Twin Lakes.

 

Bethlehem - Rebecca Kim was recently promoted to National Sales Manager, and Nick Schlegel has been appointed Sales Manager at Wind Creek Bethlehem.

 

Holland - The College Board of Reston has hired Kimberly Bladen as their new Director, Strategic Sourcing Procurement.

 

Newtown - Visit Bucks County announced the promotion of Heather Walter to Senior Marketing & Communications Director.

 

King of Prussia - CSL Behring has promoted Marnie Oswald to the position of Director Global Meetings, Congresses & Events.

 

King of Prussia - Universal Health Services has named Sarah Raiken as their new Project Manager, Meetings & Events.

 

Philadelphia - Beth Lawrence has joined the Evenda team as a Strategic Advisor, Event Expert.

 

Philadelphia - GF Hotels and Resorts has named Jason Partechi to the now role of Aron Director of Sales & Marketing.

 

Philadelphia - KPMG announced the promotion of Alicia Deitrick to Manager, Events & Meetings.

 

Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation has announced that Britni Lettsome has been promoted to Associate Vice President, Operations.

 

Philadelphia - W Philadelphia announced Luna Maye as their new Director of Wellness and Spa.

 

Philadelphia - The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, announced Kristin Szaro as their new Director of Sales.

 

Philadelphia - University of Pennsylvania has hired Deirdre Childress Hopkins in the new role of Executive Director of Marketing, Communications & Events.

 

Radnor - The Inn at Villanova University named Bruce Mullen as their new Director of Food and Beverage.

 

Swiftwater - Elaine Leies has taken on the new role as Director of Sales at The Swiftwater.

Wayne - AD has announced that Gail Sullivan has been named Senior Manager, Venue Sourcing.

 

VIRGINIA

 

Farmville - Hotel Weyanoke has appointed Jennifer Louden to the position of Director of Sales and Events.

 

Leesburg - Melissa Plymal has been named National Sales Manager for Lansdowne Resort. Melissa most recently served as director of sales and marketing for Nicewonder Farm and Vineyards.

 

McLean - The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI has named Brian Hicks as its new President and CEO. Brian, a distinguished hospitality leader with more than 30 years of international experience, steps into this role as only the fifth CEO in HSMAl's nearly 100-year history. His leadership will further strengthen HSMAl's commitment to advancing the sales, marketing, and revenue management disciplines across the industry.

 

Petersburg - Oak View Group, managers of the VSU Multi-Purpose Center, promoted Stephon Alexander, formerly the venue's operations manager, to General Manager.

Richmond - Oak View Group, managers and operators of The Greater Richmond Convention Center, named Nathanael Harris as its new General Manager.

 

WASHINGTON, DC

 

​Destinations International announced that Lauren Shoaf Pace has joined the association as Vice President of Marketing.