In this episode the guys interview Al Hutchinson, President & CEO of Visit Baltimore and Chair of Destinations International. Al shares why it’s so important that Baltimore centers Black excellence in its storytelling and the cultural significance of hosting iconic events like CIAA. As the birthplace of Impact Hospitality, the city is uniquely positioned to model how the industry and communities can thrive together.
Al Hutchinson joined Visit Baltimore as president and CEO in November 2016. As the chief executive of the city’s official destination sales and marketing organization, he is responsible for driving positive economic impact for the city through the attraction of leisure travelers and convention business to Baltimore.
Hutchinson boasts more than 30 years of experience in the destination marketing industry in cities from Richmond to Pittsburgh to Mobile. He serves on numerous key industry boards including the United States Travel Association and Tourism Diversity Matters, and is the incoming chair of the Destinations International Board of Directors. Additionally, Hutchinson is active locally with Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, the Greater Baltimore Committee and Morgan State’s School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board, among others.
Hutchinson is a Richmond, Virginia native, University of Alabama alumnus, and with his wife, Unae, a proud father to Asia and Jalen Hutchinson.
Get more information about Visit Baltimore at www.baltimore.org.
Hosted by Donte Johnson (@thehoodiehotelier) and Jason C. Bass (@jasoncbass)
Episode edited by Ryan Rhodes (@djimpulse)
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