UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is pleased to announce the election results for Chair and Vice-Chair for its Associations Committee. The elected industry leaders will begin their three-year mandate at the 93rd UFI Global Congress in November 2026.
The Greater Columbus Convention Center and Legends Global announced the appointment of Dean Dennis, CVE, as general manager of the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). Dennis succeeds John Page, who has stepped into a new position of regional vice president of venue operations for Legends Global.
The Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announces the appointment of Griff Griffitts as President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Panama City Beach.
Choose Chicago announces a series of strategic staff promotions across its sales, marketing, communications, human resources, and Chicago Sports Commission teams—strengthening the organization’s leadership bench and reinforcing its commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) has awarded Jo Ann Haden-Miller the prestigious Tourism Legacy Award in recognition of her more than 30-year career of extraordinary contributions to the industry.
Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG), a technology and services provider for media creatives and content owners, announced the appointment of Andrea (Andy) Cummis as Vice President of Systems Design and Engineering. In this role, Cummis will lead design and engineering for ASG’s Systems Integration business, leading broadcast engineering, system design, and complex integration projects.
The Raleigh Convention Center, as part of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Shumpert to Director of Events.
21st Century Expo Group (21st CEG), a full-service exhibit and event agency specializing in custom exhibits, rental programs, portable displays, and experiential events, today announced that Iman McFarland has been named Chief Executive Officer.
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Excel London has unveiled four strategic roles within its Operations Leadership Team, designed to further enhance its venue facilities, services and resilience, and place greater emphasis on customer experience.
The Deondo Company, the exclusive provider of NOOK Event Pods® in North America, is pleased to announce two new additions to their team. Known for creating quiet, private spaces amidst the noise of exhibit halls, The Deondo Company continues to innovate in the event industry by hiring experienced professionals to enhance their offerings.
2020 Exhibits announced that Samantha Babine has been promoted to Vice President of Sales. This decision reflects the company’s continued investment in strategic growth and client success.
