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IAVM 30|UNDER|30 Nominations Now Being Accepted

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The venue industry’s future success will be a direct result of the retention and development of our young professionals.

 

Six or seven years ago, we approached IAVM about developing a 30|UNDER|30 program. We felt that with the support of the IAVM Foundation, SearchWide Global, Ungerboeck and plenty of volunteers, we had the opportunity to build for the future. The program is designed to engage the best and brightest young professionals and expose them to the industry at a level they could not achieve from the 4-walls of their venue.

 

The program selection process is not easy. Those that earn the right to be recognized, truly earn the right. It’s inspiring and gratifying to see how creative and passionate these young professionals are. It is fascinating to watch them as they develop into the future leaders of the venue industry.

 

Now, headed into its fifth year, SearchWide Global is still thrilled to sponsor such a remarkable program. We encourage industry leaders to nominate a diverse slate of applicants with great leadership potential. Anyone can be recognized but this program recognizes the very best young professionals under 30. We ask that current leaders from any venue type, shape or size, take the time to recognize those that have made you look good over-and-over again. Not only does the program bring incredible value to our industry, but it brings unlimited opportunity to shape the future.

 

The IAVM Foundations 30|UNDER|30 program is simply investing in the future. How have you invested? Who have you nominated?

 

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Mark Gnatovic
Executive Vice President
SearchWide Global

 

SearchWide Global is a full service executive search firm primarily for companies in Destination Organizations / Hotels & Resorts / Venue Management / Experiential Marketing, Tradeshow & Exhibition / Industry Associations / Sports & Entertainment. Specializing in C-Level and Director level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations. Founded in 1999, SearchWide Global headquartered in St. Paul, MN, USA and operates worldwide.

DMAI Reveals Annual ‘30 UNDER 30’ Recipients

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Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Chair Bob Lander and President and
CEO Don Welsh today announced the 2016 ’30 Under 30’ Class. DMAI received 95 submissions
for the 2016 experience, the largest response since the program’s inception in 2011.

“Selecting 30 recipients from a record 95 submissions is no easy task,” said Lander. “Our
nominating Committee reviewed every submission, and ultimately delivered an impressive
roster for 2016. I look forward to recognizing these 30 future leaders who have already
demonstrated exceptional potential.”

The 30 individuals, 30 years of age and under, will engage in professional development,
volunteer and networking opportunities throughout 2016. The 2016 honorees originate from a
variety of destinations and backgrounds, from National Tourism Bureaus such as Brand USA and
the Bermuda Tourism Authority to local Convention and Visitors Bureaus in Victoria, Texas and
Macon, Georgia.
Now in its sixth year, ’30 Under 30’ is supported by founding program partner SearchWide Global, and
sponsored by IMEX and USAE. The honorees will convene for the first time at DMAI’s Annual
Convention August 1‐3 in Minneapolis, MN. Recipients will be recognized Monday, August 1
immediately following the Opening Keynote featuring Abigail Posner.

“Identifying and investing in tomorrow’s leaders is critical for our industry to grow,” said Welsh.
“I am confident that the program we have developed for this year’s Annual Convention will
inspire and further educate this incredibly talented team of future destination marketing
leaders.”

In 2015, the travel and tourism sector supported 284 million jobs, the equivalent to 1 in 11 of
worldwide jobs. By 2026, this number is expected to grow to 370 million, which will equate to 1
in 9 of all jobs in the world according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, underscoring the
need to develop future industry leaders.

“Not only does the program bring incredible value to our industry, but it brings unlimited
opportunity to the recipients,” said Mike Gamble, President and CEO of SearchWide Global.” By
shaping the future industry leaders, we can build an even better future for destination
marketing.”

Class of 2016:
 Ashley Andrews, Lake Placid ‐ Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism
 Andrea Barnhill, VISIT FLORIDA
 Kaitie Burger, Discover Lehigh Valley
 Rasheeda Burgess, Bermuda Tourism Authority
 Torri Christian, Destination DC
 Kevin Crowley, Juneau CVB
 Neil Curiel, The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel
 Christopher Deschenes, San Francisco Travel Association
 Janet Elkins, Meet Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association
 Chris Flor, Providence Warwick CVB
 Evan Foote‐Hudson, Durham CVB
 Veronica Gruber, Macon‐Bibb County CVB
 Brandon Holstein, Madison Area Sports Commission
 Angela LaTerra, Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau
 Brittany Lauro, Discover Newport
 Chris Lewis, Tourism Kelowna
 Melissa McClure, Visit Fairfax
 James Namude, Brand USA
 Kathy Nishimura, Visit Anaheim
 Joel Novosad, Victoria CVB
 Megumi Robinson, Experience Columbus
 Sarah Rowan, Visit Knoxville
 Kyle Schatzel, Team San Jose
 Peyton Scheller, Visit Spokane
 Abby Terhark, Springfield, Missouri CVB
 Nick Tolley, Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority
 Rachel Troutman, Visit Indy
 Rachel Volbert, Visit Huntington Beach
 Megan White, Visit Savannah
 Michele Wisnesck, Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau

For more information contact:

Meghan Risch
R4 Communications Strategies, Inc.
312.388.1174