Author: Kasey Moore

Sally & Jamie recently met with The Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE) and Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront to continue planning for the 2021 VSAE Annual Conference.

 

Pictured: Executive Director – Terry Monroe, Meetings Manager – Pamela Flynn, Marriott VB Oceanfront Senior Sales Manager Mary Kelly

Originally certified in 2014, we are very proud to announce that Kelli Norman has been recertified as a Certified Destination Management Executive. The Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement. The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program’s focus is on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies.

Baby boy Harrell arrived 12/2/20!  Everyone is healthy and doing great!  

 

Tourism participated in a VADMO sales mission calling on AAA offices and Tour Operators in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Recently Amy and Scott, with CVB’s Meetings & Conventions, attended Connect Marketplace, which brings together Connect the most active planners, suppliers and experts across multiple meetings and events industry markets. For health and safety reasons, the hosting venue required all attendees to have a daily temperature check, and complete a daily self-assessment through an app. While practicing social distancing, they were able to meet with over 75 member planners for future meetings.

 

The Platinum Choice Awards honor the hospitality industry’s top-ranked hotels, venues and CVBs that display the highest standards of overall excellence in service and amenities. Industry pros and Smart Meetings’ readers cast their votes and each nomination receives a thoughtful review from the Smart Meetings editorial team who selects the final honorees.

Samantha Bernheim, VBCC Event Manager, is expecting! Congratulations on a new baby girl come March 2021!!

Jamie Mitchell recently participated in the Destination Southeast Digital Event.  The platform Remo was used and a total of 18 planners were met with.

VSAE 2020 Virtual Fall Conference

Congratulations to the winners of our contests! VSAE will be in touch to ensure you receive your prizes. Thank you to everyone who actively participated in our Fall Conference. Leaderboard Contest Awarded to the attendees with the highest number of points for active participation within the Whova event platform. 1st Place – Jamie Mitchell, Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau 2nd Place – Phyllis Errico, Virginia Association of Counties 3rd Place – Robin Sweeney, The Greenbrier Best Virtual Booth Contest Awarded to the exhibitor booth with the highest number of likes. There was a three-way tie; however, VSAE is ineligible to win but we truly appreciate your support! Lori Leib, Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau and Robin Sweeney, The Greenbrier! Best Photo Contest Awarded to the photo with the highest number of likes. It was a very tight race until the end but congratulations to Michelle Catalla, Hilton Norfolk The Main! Her picture with booth-mates Rita Matthews, VisitNorfolk and Jamie Caron, Norfolk Waterside Marriott narrowly beat out other great photos.

Pamela Flynn Organizer, VSAE 2020 Virtual Fall Conference