CONTACT:
Molly Belmont, Director of Marketing
Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Phone: 518-434-1217 x 203
Email: mbelmont@albany.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2017

New Officer, Members Added to ACCVB Board of Directors

Albany, NY - The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB) recently announced its officers and the addition of 6 new members to its Board of Directors, including new board chair, Michael Gulotty, Vice President of Operations for Vista Host.
The six new board members were officially announced during the November meeting, and completed board orientation on Friday, January 7:

Michael Gulotty - Chair
VP Operations, Vista Host

Mark Benson
University at Albany

David Hayes
Hilton Albany

Leola Edelin
Renaissance Albany

Jeff Mirel
Rosenblum Companies

Christine Quinn
Albany County

"These professionals are an excellent addition to our board. Each new board member brings a wealth of experience and talent to this organization, and we are looking forward to working with them to enhance Albany's reputation as a great destination," says Michele Vennard, President and CEO of the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau. 


About the ACCVB

The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. was established in 1976 to promote the civic and commercial progress of the community through increased development of conventions and tourism. ACCVB currently represents more than 300 member businesses and assists each year in hundreds of regional meetings. ACCVB also operates the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, Henry Hudson Planetarium, and the Albany International Airport Information Center. For more information, call 518-434-1217 or 800-258-3582 or visit www.albany.org.


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