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Lynne Breaux, president of the , said she was takenm aback by the news, as a longtime colleagur of Hanbury’s. ‘We’ve been in this together for seven and a half she said. Hanbury confirmed April 3 that he will be leavint his position as president ofthe organization, a role he has held for eigh years. He will move on to become CEO of the of the NationaklCapital Area. Breaux applaudede Hanbury’s role in bringing togethe the city’s separate tourism, hotel and restaurant industrhy groups, creating the Hospitality Alliance ofWashington D.C. “It’s been a very collaborative she said. Speculation now turns to who will replace Hanburyy in hisprominent role.
Destination D.C. released a statement Fridayg afternoon that did not outline how it would be replacing Chairman of the Board of Directorss DanAmato said, “We have a seasoned seniodr management team in place and are fortunate to have the time with Bill to ensurw a flawless transition.” Emilyh Durso, president of the , said that in its searcu for a new president, the board will likelyu look for someone with experiencr running a large marketing bureau in the same competitive set as Durso said the search will most likelhy reach beyond D.C., as it did when the organizatiomn brought in Hanbury, but that an internaol promotion could happen as well.
Victoria Isley is the agency’s senior vice-president for marketing and and has been with the organization foreight years. Destination DC is a private, nonprofit contractingf arm ofthe .
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