Visit Denver has announced Lee Ann Benevidez has joined the organization as the senior vice president and chief sales and services officer, directing the convention and meeting sales efforts, as well as overseeing the organization’s destination services efforts.

Benavidez has more than 25 years of hospitality industry experience, most recently as the vice president of third-party commerce and luxury sales strategy for MGM Resorts International, Americas. Prior to that, she worked with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, most recently as vice president of sales for the Americas Region.