THE COMMUNITY NEWS OF ASSOCIATIONS, CVBs and HOTELS

Photos of the Week

Destinations International (DI) held its Business Operations Summit from October 26–28 in Oklahoma City. The Business Operations Summit brings together destination organization professionals in finance, human resources, operations, and technology to strengthen the systems that drive organizational success. Pictured here: Shaun Yates (center left), Sr. Vice President, Tourism Development, Visit Oklahoma City; Christy Gillenwater (center), President & CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber; Don Welsh (center right), President & CEO, DI; and members of DI’s staff.

Destinations International (DI) held its Business Operations Summit from October 26–28 in Oklahoma City. The Business Operations Summit brings together destination organization professionals in finance, human resources, operations, and technology to strengthen the systems that drive organizational success. Pictured here: Shaun Yates (center left), Sr. Vice President, Tourism Development, Visit Oklahoma City; Christy Gillenwater (center), President & CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber; Don Welsh (center right), President & CEO, DI; and members of DI’s staff.

A plaque presentation took place during the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center on October 21. Javits Center was recognized for achieving LEED Silver Certification for Operations and Maintenance. Left to right: Peter Templeton, President & CEO, U.S. Green Building Council; Joyce Leveston, President & CEO, Javits Center; Yashi Dadhich, Sr. Director of Energy & Sustainability, Javits Center; Kenneth Sanchez, COO, Javits Center; and Eli Dryer, Event Sustainability Lead, Javits Center.

A plaque presentation took place during the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center on October 21. Javits Center was recognized for achieving LEED Silver Certification for Operations and Maintenance. Left to right: Peter Templeton, President & CEO, U.S. Green Building Council; Joyce Leveston, President & CEO, Javits Center; Yashi Dadhich, Sr. Director of Energy & Sustainability, Javits Center; Kenneth Sanchez, COO, Javits Center; and Eli Dryer, Event Sustainability Lead, Javits Center.

Sherrif Karamat, CAE, President & CEO, PCMA and CEMA; Paul Van Deventer, President & CEO, MPI; and Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, AAiP, President & CEO, ASAE, explored neuroinclusion research that the ASAE Research Foundation produced in partnership with the MPI Foundation during a session at IMEX America. Find more information here.

Sherrif Karamat, CAE, President & CEO, PCMA and CEMA; Paul Van Deventer, President & CEO, MPI; and Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, AAiP, President & CEO, ASAE, explored neuroinclusion research that the ASAE Research Foundation produced in partnership with the MPI Foundation during a session at IMEX America. Find more information here.

Encore’s Candace Mueller, Senior Director, Communications; and Amanda Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations, at their organization’s booth at IMEX America.

Encore’s Candace Mueller, Senior Director, Communications; and Amanda Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations, at their organization’s booth at IMEX America.

Destinations International (DI) held its Business Operations Summit from October 26–28 in Oklahoma City. The Business Operations Summit brings together destination organization professionals in finance, human resources, operations, and technology to strengthen the systems that drive organizational success. Pictured here: Shaun Yates (center left), Sr. Vice President, Tourism Development, Visit Oklahoma City; Christy Gillenwater (center), President & CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber; Don Welsh (center right), President & CEO, DI; and members of DI’s staff. A plaque presentation took place during the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center on October 21. Javits Center was recognized for achieving LEED Silver Certification for Operations and Maintenance. Left to right: Peter Templeton, President & CEO, U.S. Green Building Council; Joyce Leveston, President & CEO, Javits Center; Yashi Dadhich, Sr. Director of Energy & Sustainability, Javits Center; Kenneth Sanchez, COO, Javits Center; and Eli Dryer, Event Sustainability Lead, Javits Center. Sherrif Karamat, CAE, President & CEO, PCMA and CEMA; Paul Van Deventer, President & CEO, MPI; and Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, AAiP, President & CEO, ASAE, explored neuroinclusion research that the ASAE Research Foundation produced in partnership with the MPI Foundation during a session at IMEX America. Find more information here. Encore’s Candace Mueller, Senior Director, Communications; and Amanda Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations, at their organization’s booth at IMEX America.

Editor’s Pick

Airbnb Updated Guidelines Limit Allowable Chores

Read more

ASAE Research Foundation Opens Scholarship Application Period

Read more

Destinations International, Tourism Industry Association of Canada
Announce Partnership

Read more

Industry Movers

Mary Grego

Mary Grego

Mary Grego has been appointed General Manager of The Stonebridge Inn. The hotel is in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Grego brings nearly a decade of leadership experience and will oversee operations as the property prepares to reopen this winter following its $15.7 million transformation. She joins The Stonebridge Inn from Snowmass’ Top of the Village, CoralTree Residences, where she was assistant general manager. 

Tommy Costales

Tommy Costales

Tommy Costales has been promoted at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. He’s now the director of technology services. Costales joined the building in 2024 as the assistant director of information technology and brings more than 25 years of experience managing complex technological systems and operations to his expanded role. Before joining the center, he served as vice president of IT operations at Rouses Markets.

 

Johann Runarsson

Johann Runarsson

Johann Runarsson has joined the InterContinental San Diego as Director of Food & Beverage. He previously held similar roles at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, PGA National Resort & Spa, and Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. He worked in Florida and was Opening Director of Food & Beverage at the JW Marriott Austin. Runarsson holds hospitality related degrees from César Ritz Colleges in Switzerland and Washington State University.

Christina Cooper

Christina Cooper

Christina Cooper has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer at Visit Milwaukee. The move expands her responsibilities to include finance and information technology alongside human resources. Cooper will also lead Visit Milwaukee’s office renovation. The bureau said she will ensure its workspace and internal operations support the goals of its strategic plan. She was vice president of human resources.

Meshi Carter

Meshi Carter has been promoted to Director of Administration at The Carver Companies. Carter joined Carver in 2021 and was the travel and accounting manager. In her new role, Carter joins Carver’s leadership team, making sure the company’s administrative infrastructure keeps pace with its growth, its clients and its people. Carter serves on the board at Rising Scholars, a nonprofit providing academic support for doctoral students.

Meshi Carter has been promoted to Director of Administration at The Carver Companies. Carter joined Carver in 2021 and was the travel and accounting manager. In her new role, Carter joins Carver’s leadership team, making sure the company’s administrative infrastructure keeps pace with its growth, its clients and its people. Carter serves on the board at Rising Scholars, a nonprofit providing academic support for doctoral students.

Nathan Reiser

Nathan Reiser

Nathan Reiser has been named Destination Services Executive at the Atlanta CVB (ACVB). Reiser will serve as a liaison between sales, membership, associations and the public sector. He will support confirmed events utilizing a minimum of 250 peak room nights. Reiser brings more than 12 years of strategic event and project management experience to ACVB. Most recently, he led regional sales strategy at event firm, PRA Atlanta.

Teresa Savage

Teresa Savage

Teresa Savage is now Executive Vice President of Business Operations at See Monterey. Savage served as the senior vice president. She joined See Monterey as vice president in 2020 and brings more than 30 years of California experience. She held senior leadership positions with Visit Napa Valley and Marriott Hotels, including at the Monterey Marriott. She serves on the board of directors of the Monterey County Film Commission.

 

Rogue Tulips Consulting

Feature

Chef Jennifer Boye
Chef Jennifer Boye

 

Boye recently connected with Todd McElwee, Associate Publisher, USAE, to share some insights, tips and thoughts on Buffalo’s iconic and beloved beef on weck. Located at 1650 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, Moriarty Meats and Cafe is a butcher shop and cafe offering locally sourced meats and sausages.

Trending NOW