Julie Coker to serve as director of tourism and conventions for New York City
Listen to audio Industry Trailblazer Julie Coker Named President and CEO of New York Travel + Events On the morning of October 22, the New York Tourism & Convention Board of Directors announced that it has selected Julie Coker to serve as the organization’s president and CEO. Beginning December 9, 2024, she will assume an executive role as the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) of New York City's five boroughs. promotion Coker currently serves as president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). Under her leadership, the SDTA has been consistently ranked as one of the top-performing destinations in the United States. In 2023, its hotel occupancy rate ranked third in the country at 73.5%; in the same year, group and conference business exceeded 2019 levels, and the tourism industry generated $14.3 billion in visitor spending. During her tenure at SDTA, tourism jobs have returned to pre-pandemic levels, with more than 200,000…
Audi questions Chinese brands’ ability to serve customers
Audi Australia The company said the emphasis on customer service will help its cars stand out at a time when a flood of new brands are entering the market. "It's the beginning of a shift. There are a lot of cars and Chinese manufacturers coming in," Audi Australia CEO Geoff Mannering told Automotive Expert. "It's very dynamic. What's going to happen over the next five years is you're going to have a lot of cars in the $40-75,000 range... that's technically the volume. “There are some high-end manufacturers that are a little bit more expensive than that. The subject of the current rules is to bring it under fringe benefits and LCT… that will also have an impact. “I think every new competitor in the market is a threat in some way, whether it’s price position or pulling customers down to a different price level.” Mr Mannering doubts those brands can offer the same level of service and support as…
Dodge Charger EV Pursuit is ready to protect, serve and
Dodge Law releases a shadowy image of the new Charger for police use The new Charger will serve as the basis for a police car, continuing the tradition of its predecessor. The latest trailer shows off an electric version of the muscle car, complete with strobe lights and police uniform. The Dodge Charger Pursuit concept is expected to debut in October, though a date has not yet been confirmed. The eighth-generation Dodge Charger, expected to replace the two-door Challenger and four-door Charger, is one of the most anticipated models of this year. Now, it looks like Dodge is preparing something special for law enforcement. The automaker has released a preview of the Charger Pursuit. Given the popularity of the outgoing Charger among U.S. law enforcement agencies, it seemed only natural to create a police version of the new model. After all, in a sea of trucks and SUVs, Dodge is the only automaker still offering a four-door sedan suitable for…
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