Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association Search for Successor MIAMI , Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) announced today that Wendy Kallergis , a prominent leader in the hospitality industry, will retire as President and CEO after nearly two decades of exceptional service. Her last day in the role will be December 31, 2024 .
The GMBHA is currently searching for a successor to Kallergis. During the transitional period, Curtis Crider , former Chairman of Jungle Island Resort, will serve as Co-CEO to assist Kallergis. "It is bittersweet to announce Wendy Kallergis' retirement," stated Amir Blattner , Chair of the GMBHA and General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Miami.
"Wendy has been an incredible leader for our association, its members, and the hospitality sector. Her contributions to our organization and the industry are unparalleled, and we are immensely grateful for her unwavering dedication. She will be deeply missed.
We look forward to ensuring a seamless leadership transition and to the future success of this essential organization for our community." David Whitaker , President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), remarked, "Wendy has made an extraordinarily positive and lasting impact on both the Greater Miami and the Miami Beach Hotel Association and our tourism industry. Her decision to retire marks the end of a remarkable tenure, during which she achieved significant milestones .