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The Discover Newport Board of Directors has named Victoria Cimino as the organization’s new president and CEO following a nationwide search. Cimino, a seasoned destination marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in hospitality and branding, will assume the role on March 17, 2025.
The selection process concluded with a unanimous vote, solidifying Cimino’s appointment to lead the nonprofit destination marketing organization. She currently serves as principal of Cimino Consulting and previously held the position of president and CEO at Visit Williamsburg, overseeing tourism efforts for Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown, Virginia.
“The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Victoria Cimino as the new President & CEO of Discover Newport,” said T.R. McGrath, chairman of the Board of Directors. “In Evan Smith’s 35 years with the organization, he has been an absolute pillar in the Newport and Bristol County hospitality communities, and we thank him for serving our destination …
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