Megan Drew, convention sales manager at the Macon-Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau, was recognized as an industry leader in Connect magazine’s “40 Under 40” feature in the May/June issue. Drew was nominated by her peers in the professional and specialty association meetings world.

Connect magazine is published by Collinson Media and Events, a senior leader in the meetings, travel and tourism industry.

Simonton named as future leader of destination marketing

Kristen Simonton, convention sales coordinator at the CVB, was named as one of 30 future leaders of the destination marketing industry by Destination Marketing Association International. Throughout the year-round program, Simonton will engage in a variety of professional development and volunteer activities for sustained industry engagement.

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