Visit Philadelphia® Board of Directors Announces Search For New President & CEO

VISITE FILADELFIA^® today announced that they have engaged a leading executive search firm, Diversified Search Group, to identify a new president and CEO to succeed Jeff Guaracino following his recent passing.

“Jeff Guaracino was a dedicated champion of Philadelphia and VISIT PHILADELPHIA. He launched innovative programs and helped steer the industry’s regional economic recovery throughout the pandemic,” said Manuel N. Stamatakis, Chair  of the Board of Directors. “Tourism and hospitality are critical to our region’s economic success, and we look forward to working with Diversified Search Group once again to find an executive with industry experience and a mission-focused drive to lead the organization’s impactful work into the future.”

Throughout the pandemic, VISIT PHILADELPHIA has worked closely with industry partners, launching a series of marketing initiatives to help drive business back to hotels, attractions, restaurants and shops hit hard by COVID-19. These initiatives have spurred visits, driven economic recovery and generated hundreds of positive media placements.

Qualified candidates interested in being considered for the position should contact Leslie Pickus Mazza, senior vice president, search operations & quality, Diversified Search Group, at [email protected]. View Position Description.

VISITE FILADELFIA^® es nuestro nombre y nuestra misión. Como agencia oficial de marketing turístico de la región, damos a conocer el Gran Filadelfia, atraemos visitantes e impulsamos la economía.

En visitphilly.com y uwishunu.com, el sitio web y el blog oficiales para visitantes del área metropolitana de Filadelfia, los visitantes pueden explorar cosas que hacer, próximos eventos, itinerarios temáticos y paquetes hoteleros. Las atractivas fotografías y vídeos, los mapas interactivos y la información detallada sobre los visitantes convierten estos sitios en eficaces herramientas de planificación de viajes. Junto con los canales de medios sociales de Visit Philly, las plataformas en línea se comunican directamente con los consumidores. Los viajeros también pueden llamar y pasar por el Centro de Visitantes de Independence para obtener información adicional y entradas. 6^th y Market Streets, (800) 537-7676

Nota para los redactores: Para ver fotos de alta resolución y material de archivo de alta definición del área metropolitana de Filadelfia, visite la sección Fotos y vídeo de visitphilly.com/mediacenter.