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(Chicago, IL) October 25, 2006-The Board Officers of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB), along with Ted Tetzlaff, Chairman of the Board of the Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, announced today that Tim Roby has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of the CCTB.
Roby, a veteran hospitality industry sales and marketing executive, has been at the CCTB since April 2006 and has led the team in selling Chicago as a leisure and business destination.
“Under Tim’s leadership at the Bureau, convention bookings have increased, and will only continue to get stronger with the opening of the West Building next year, and our visitor numbers are at all time high,” said Greg Saunders, CCTB, Chairman of the Board “These impressive figures are a reflection of his dedication to Chicago, the Bureau and our industry.”
Roby will continue leading the CCTB’s sales and marketing efforts, which include booking conventions and trade shows in McCormick Place and Navy Pier.
Prior to joining the CCTB, Roby was Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Kerzner International Resorts Inc.
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