Marriott president and CEO Arne Sorenson has been reappointed to chair the board of directors of Brand USA.
"We are pleased that we will continue to benefit from Arne’s leadership as a result of his re-appointment to the board," said CEO of Brand USA Christopher L. Thompson.
"Marriott is a leading global lodging company with more than 4,300 properties comprising 19 brands in 85 countries and territories, and Arne’s lodging company leadership and vast international experience have been especially valuable as Brand USA continues its work to market the United States as the world’s premier travel destination."
Sorenson will be joined by three new faces at Brand USA.
They are Rossi Ralenkotter, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Kyle Edmiston, assistant secretary, Louisiana Office of Tourism, and Maryann Ferenc, president and owner of catering and hospitality group Mise en Place.
Each of the appointments is for an initial term of three years.
"We are fortunate to welcome three new members to the Brand USA board. We are confident they will provide effective leadership and governance along with new perspectives to Brand USA as we build upon the success of our first five years as the nation’s destination marketing organization," Thompson added.
