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Visit Orlando appoints new CEO
Visit Orlando has appointed Casandra Matej as the tourism marketing bureau’s new chief executive.
She joins from Visit San Antonio where she was President and CEO.
She commences the new role on 1 February 2021.
In Texas she oversaw convention sales and marketing programs among other duties, during a tenure of nearly 10 years.
She joined the agency in 2011 as Executive Director of the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau.
"Orlando is the epicenter for all things travel and tourism, and I look forward to representing this incredible destination," Matej said.
Matej also serves on the board of directors for the U.S. Travel Association.
"We are thrilled to welcome Casandra in this significant leadership role. She is known in the industry as a strategic leader with an ability to collaborate throughout the region," said Brian Comes, Boad Chairman at Visit Orlando.
Written by Ray Montgomery, US Editor
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