San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau names executive director

The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau has appointed a new executive director.

Casandra Matej comes to the City with more than 15 years of experience in the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hotel, and Leisure industries. Prior to her appointment, she served as the senior vice president of sales and services for the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau.

During her tenure, Matej was instrumental in implementing the restructuring of sales and resource allocations for the Dallas CVB, which resulted in a 40 percent growth of convention room night sales.

Matej holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Speech Communications with a concentration in Organizational Communications from the University of Texas at Austin.

“Casandra Matej is an outstanding addition to our City of San Antonio team,” said Sheryl Sculley, manager. “The programs and services that the Convention & Visitors Bureau provides are vital to the San Antonio economy. I am confident that her wealth of experience and leadership skills will help San Antonio excel in hospitality.”