HOTS hears next year's DMAI Spirit of Hospitality honoree is likely to be either a prominent cable TV network or an airline magnate. The decision is to be made next week when the DMAI Foundation Awards committee meets in Atlanta. Look for a full report in USAE next week!

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Joe Terzi Transitions From Interim CEO of San Diego CVB to Full-Time

Joe Terzi, interim president & CEO of the San Diego CVB since March, has been selected as permanent president & CEO by the bureau's board of directors, effective immediately. Terzi, who won't be under contract with the CVB, was formerly a senior vice president for Starwood Hotels & Resorts until his retirement on January 1. He served on the bureau's board for 12 years and was its chairman in 2004. Terzi replaces David Peckinpaugh, who requested the bureau not extend his three-year contract beyond its expiration on June 30.

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