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At the Annual Tourism Day at the Capitol on March 5, the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) presented a ceremonial $5.1 billion check to Gov. Brian Kemp (holding check, center left) and First Lady Marty Kemp (holding check, far left), underscoring the powerful economic impact of Georgia’s tourism industry. GACVB President & CEO Amanda Dyson-Thornton (holding check, center) and more than 200 tourism industry professionals from across the state, including elected officials, Georgia Rivers, Georgia Grown, the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia, and the Georgia Hotel and Lodging Association were in attendance.

At the Annual Tourism Day at the Capitol on March 5, the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) presented a ceremonial $5.1 billion check to Gov. Brian Kemp (holding check, center left) and First Lady Marty Kemp (holding check, far left), underscoring the powerful economic impact of Georgia’s tourism industry. GACVB President & CEO Amanda Dyson-Thornton (holding check, center) and more than 200 tourism industry professionals from across the state, including elected officials, Georgia Rivers, Georgia Grown, the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia, and the Georgia Hotel and Lodging Association were in attendance.

The Monarch San Antonio celebrated its highly anticipated grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 3. The 200-guest-room-and-suite, $185 million hotel located along San Antonio’s River Walk joins Hilton’s Curio Collection of hotels. Pictured from left to right: Kevin Osterhaus, President of Hilton Global Lifestyle Brands; Jenna Hackett, SVP, Hilton Global Lifestyle Brand Management; Richard Slutter, Zachry Hospitality Managing Director; David Zachry, President at Zachry Corporation. Photo courtesy of the Monarch San Antonio

The Monarch San Antonio celebrated its highly anticipated grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 3. The 200-guest-room-and-suite, $185 million hotel located along San Antonio’s River Walk joins Hilton’s Curio Collection of hotels. Pictured from left to right: Kevin Osterhaus, President of Hilton Global Lifestyle Brands; Jenna Hackett, SVP, Hilton Global Lifestyle Brand Management; Richard Slutter, Zachry Hospitality Managing Director; David Zachry, President at Zachry Corporation. Photo courtesy of the Monarch San Antonio

From left to right: Founding CVB member Ted Kleisner, former CVB President Tony Schopp, Van R. Johnson, current Visit Savannah President & CEO Joseph Marinelli, and founding CVB President David Young gather for a ceremonial cake cutting in honor of Visit Savannah’s 50th Anniversary—marking five decades of leadership, vision, and impact in growing Savannah’s visitor economy.

Visit Savannah Celebrates 50 Years! From left to right: Founding CVB member Ted Kleisner, former CVB President Tony Schopp, Van R. Johnson, current Visit Savannah President & CEO Joseph Marinelli, and founding CVB President David Young gather for a ceremonial cake cutting in honor of Visit Savannah’s 50th Anniversary—marking five decades of leadership, vision, and impact in growing Savannah’s visitor economy.

B.C. LeDoux, Noble Studios; Stephanie Glanzer, MGM Resorts; and Jarrod Lopiccolo - Noble Studios, celebrate Noble Studios’ HSMAI Platinum Adrian Award for the “Rules to Lake By” campaign with Visit Lake Tahoe. Lopiccolo wrote on LinkedIn he was “stoked” to share the news. HSMAI’s Adrian Awards Celebration was February 18 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Photo by HSMAI

B.C. LeDoux, Noble Studios; Stephanie Glanzer, MGM Resorts; and Jarrod Lopiccolo - Noble Studios, celebrate Noble Studios’ HSMAI Platinum Adrian Award for the “Rules to Lake By” campaign with Visit Lake Tahoe. Lopiccolo wrote on LinkedIn he was “stoked” to share the news. HSMAI’s Adrian Awards Celebration was February 18 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Photo by HSMAI

Michelle Mason (center), President & CEO of ASAE, spoke at the Georgia Society for Association Executives (GSAE) Quarterly Luncheon on February 18 at the Brookhaven City Centre. Mason is pictured here with Mary J. Wheatley (left), IOM, CAE, CEO of the National Scleroderma Foundation and ASAE Board Member, and Jewel Hazelton, Executive Director, GSAE.

Michelle Mason (center), President & CEO of ASAE, spoke at the Georgia Society for Association Executives (GSAE) Quarterly Luncheon on February 18 at the Brookhaven City Centre. Mason is pictured here with Mary J. Wheatley (left), IOM, CAE, CEO of the National Scleroderma Foundation and ASAE Board Member, and Jewel Hazelton, Executive Director, GSAE.

At the Annual Tourism Day at the Capitol on March 5, the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) presented a ceremonial $5.1 billion check to Gov. Brian Kemp (holding check, center left) and First Lady Marty Kemp (holding check, far left), underscoring the powerful economic impact of Georgia’s tourism industry. GACVB President & CEO Amanda Dyson-Thornton (holding check, center) and more than 200 tourism industry professionals from across the state, including elected officials, Georgia Rivers, Georgia Grown, the Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia, and the Georgia Hotel and Lodging Association were in attendance. The Monarch San Antonio celebrated its highly anticipated grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 3. The 200-guest-room-and-suite, $185 million hotel located along San Antonio’s River Walk joins Hilton’s Curio Collection of hotels. Pictured from left to right: Kevin Osterhaus, President of Hilton Global Lifestyle Brands; Jenna Hackett, SVP, Hilton Global Lifestyle Brand Management; Richard Slutter, Zachry Hospitality Managing Director; David Zachry, President at Zachry Corporation. Photo courtesy of the Monarch San Antonio From left to right: Founding CVB member Ted Kleisner, former CVB President Tony Schopp, Van R. Johnson, current Visit Savannah President & CEO Joseph Marinelli, and founding CVB President David Young gather for a ceremonial cake cutting in honor of Visit Savannah’s 50th Anniversary—marking five decades of leadership, vision, and impact in growing Savannah’s visitor economy. B.C. LeDoux, Noble Studios; Stephanie Glanzer, MGM Resorts; and Jarrod Lopiccolo - Noble Studios, celebrate Noble Studios’ HSMAI Platinum Adrian Award for the “Rules to Lake By” campaign with Visit Lake Tahoe. Lopiccolo wrote on LinkedIn he was “stoked” to share the news. HSMAI’s Adrian Awards Celebration was February 18 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Photo by HSMAI Michelle Mason (center), President & CEO of ASAE, spoke at the Georgia Society for Association Executives (GSAE) Quarterly Luncheon on February 18 at the Brookhaven City Centre. Mason is pictured here with Mary J. Wheatley (left), IOM, CAE, CEO of the National Scleroderma Foundation and ASAE Board Member, and Jewel Hazelton, Executive Director, GSAE.

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Dustin Lee has been named Executive Chef of Hotel Dax in Austin. Lee grew up in Texas and studied art at Stephen F. Austin University. Lee has studied cooking in more than 40 countries, including China, Argentina, Kazakhstan and India. Lee led the opening of the dining outlets in the Loews Arlington Hotel including The Bar, Tomar el Sol, and Farena, the award-winning signature Italian fine-dining concept.

Lance Hornecker

Lance Hornecker, CMP, CMM, is now First Hospitality’s Managing Director - Global Sales. Hornecker brings more than 25 years of sales experience in the hospitality sector. Hornecker was president of the MPI Georgia Chapter and held volunteer roles with SITE Southeast. He holds a degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Hornecker is a former faculty member for continuing education programs at the University of Georgia.

Lance Hornecker, CMP, CMM, is now First Hospitality’s Managing Director – Global Sales. Hornecker brings more than 25 years of sales experience in the hospitality sector. Hornecker was president of the MPI Georgia Chapter and held volunteer roles with SITE Southeast. He holds a degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Hornecker is a former faculty member for continuing education programs at the University of Georgia.

Marc Solis

Marc Solis has joined the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center (FCEC) as its executive director. VenuWorks made the announcement. He’ll oversee the Fresno Convention Center, Saroyan Theatre, Selland Arena and Valdez Hall. Solis has more than 25 years of executive experience in the public assembly facilities industry. Recently, Solis was president & CEO of Bert Ogden Arena and H-E-B Park in Edinburg, Texas. He’s active with IAVM.

Tiffany Eck

Tiffany Eck, CMP, has been promoted to Director of Destination Services and Events at Visit Denver. She has been with the bureau for more than 20 years and was associate director, destination services. She founded Visit Denver’s “Green Team.” Visit Denver became the first DMO to achieve Platinum Level certification from the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards. She’s an active member of the Event Services Professional Association.

Erika Shugart, PhD

Erika Shugart, PhD, has been named CEO of the American Physiological Society, effective March 9. Shugart is a trained biologist and STEM advocate. Shugart brings more than two decades of leadership experience from across scientific societies and nonprofits. Recently, she served as CEO of the National Science Teaching Association and the American Society for Cell Biology. Shugart earned her PhD in biology from the University of Virginia.

Robert Boyd

Robert Boyd has been appointed General Manager of Kimpton Everly Hollywood. He has more than 20 years of experience in the luxury and lifestyle sector. He served as general manager of the Hotel Greystone in Miami Beach. He also served as the opening general manager for The Brant in Nantucket. He’s worked at Chateau Marmont, Terranea Resort, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, and various Canyon Ranch destinations.

Mike Romano

Mike Romano has been appointed CEO of the NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, effective March 15. Romano currently is Executive Vice President of NTCA, where he oversees public policy, government affairs and business development. Before NTCA, Romano was of counsel with Bingham McCutchen, LLP (now Morgan Lewis), served as the vice president and general counsel at GTT Communications, and held a variety of positions with America Online.

Joe Trumfio

Joe Trumfio has been promoted to Concord Hospitality’s Sr. Vice President of Investment Operations, Compliance and Reporting—a newly created role that reflects the hospitality company’s expanding focus on investor relations and compliance oversight. Trumfio will continue to lead investor engagement across affiliated hotels, oversee loan compliance management and income tax compliance, and assume responsibility for development accounting and risk. He has been with Concord Hospitality since 1997.

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