Al Hutchinson's guest appearances

Al Hutchinson

C4 and Bryan Nehman

Midday

The Pivot w/ Baltimore Business Journal

Our Black Empowerment

The Brett Hollander Show

No Pix After Dark Podcast

DMOU: Destination Marketing Organization University

Skift Meetings Podcast

Reginald F. Lewis

Enoch Pratt

Alec Ross

Donald Trump

Brandon Scott

Justin Fenton

Kim Schatzel

Allan Kittleman

Kevin Kamenetz

Mileah Kromer

Rushern Baker

Cara Ober

Wanda Draper

Bill Henry

Damian Mosley

OwlTail

As Visit Baltimore's Al Hutchinson enters his Q2 at Chair of Destinations International, he returns to the DMOU mic to discuss two of the four pillars of his agenda for the organization (workforce and DEI). We also discuss the HBCU Scholarship Program that has blown past initial expectations, causing many behind the movement to think even bigger...and he reveals his choice for the best band ever in the Bonus Round. Join us

As Visit Baltimore's Al Hutchinson enters his Q2 at Chair of Destinations International, he returns to the DMOU mic to discuss two of the four pillars of his agenda for the organization (workforce and DEI). We also discuss the HBCU Scholarship Program that has blown past initial expectations, causing many behind the movement to think even bigger...and he reveals his choice for the best band ever in the Bonus Round. Join us

Al Hutchinson: What’s Next for Destinations International

EP 104 Visit Baltimore President &amp; CEO Al Hutchinson featuring  contributoirs: Ivan Martin, Natasha Axelrod, Trevor White &amp; Amber Wendland Al Hutchinson joined Visit Baltimore as President and CEO in November 2016. As the chief executive of the city’s official destination sales and marketing organization, he is responsible for overseeing the promotion of Baltimore to leisure travelers and convention business, while demonstrating the impact of tourism on the city and state. Hutchinson boasts more than 27 years of experience in the destination marketing industry and has earned recognition for his leadership throughout his career. Most recently, he was recognized as one of the Daily Record’s 2019 Most Admired CEOs in Maryland. Hutchinson is a Richmond, Virginia native and proud University of Alabama alumni. Alongside his wife Unae, he is the proud father of Asia and Jalen Hutchinson. Outside of work, Hutchinson enjoys listening to jazz music and rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide VisitBaltimore.com Comedian Ivan Martin has produced over 200 Comedy Shows in the City of Baltimore. He was featured on Comedy Central's- Kevin Hart Hart of the City (Baltimore) and in 2020 he was named Baltimore's Best Comedian - Baltimore Sun. Also the Founder of the Baltimore Comedy Festival which is in it's 5th year and Co-Founder of the DC Comedy FestivalIG: @comedianivanmartin Natasha Axelrod: A lawyer since 2010 with a passion for civic and legal education, Natasha Axelrod will serve as our legal contributor, informing and educating on general government and legal system basics as well as current events. You can find Natasha on Instagram at @natasha_axelrod and on YouTube at The Legal Blonde - Natasha Axelrod. (Legal disclaimer: the information provided in podcast episodes is meant for general informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice, and does not, nor is it intended to, constitute legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Trevor WhiteAs CEO of Valuable Business Solutions, Trevor is responsible for cultivating an environment that makes Valuable Business Solutions the most attractive destination for individuals and businesses seeking consulting services.Prior to becoming the CEO of Valuable Business Solutions, Trevor spent seven years at some of the regions’ largest CPA and Management Consulting Firms. That was followed by five years as the Director of Operations and Finance for two Maryland based companies. Trevor began his career with a “Big Four” accounting firm in New York City, where he gained experience in business advisory and tax compliance. @mrtaxpro Amber Wendland, AICP is an urban, collegiate, and neighborhood planner and architect. She has a particular focus around planning and design in challenging urban environments and seeks opportunities that support equitable investment. www.amberwendland.com www.nopixafterdark.comIG: Nopixafterdark.   Twitter: Nopixafterdark Facebook: NopixafterdarkpodcastSponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com                  Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                 Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.comSiena Leighhttps://www.sienaleigh.comIntro Track Produced by: RaphIntro Track Vocals: Nick Burroughs Motivational Purposes OnlyTrack mixer: Tenelven

EP 104 Visit Baltimore President &amp; CEO Al Hutchinson featuring  contributoirs: Ivan Martin, Natasha Axelrod, Trevor White &amp; Amber Wendland Al Hutchinson joined Visit Baltimore as President and CEO in November 2016. As the chief executive of the city’s official destination sales and marketing organization, he is responsible for overseeing the promotion of Baltimore to leisure travelers and convention business, while demonstrating the impact of tourism on the city and state. Hutchinson boasts more than 27 years of experience in the destination marketing industry and has earned recognition for his leadership throughout his career. Most recently, he was recognized as one of the Daily Record’s 2019 Most Admired CEOs in Maryland. Hutchinson is a Richmond, Virginia native and proud University of Alabama alumni. Alongside his wife Unae, he is the proud father of Asia and Jalen Hutchinson. Outside of work, Hutchinson enjoys listening to jazz music and rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide <a href="http://VisitBaltimore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VisitBaltimore.com</a> Comedian Ivan Martin has produced over 200 Comedy Shows in the City of Baltimore. He was featured on Comedy Central's- Kevin Hart Hart of the City (Baltimore) and in 2020 he was named Baltimore's Best Comedian - Baltimore Sun. Also the Founder of the Baltimore Comedy Festival which is in it's 5th year and Co-Founder of the DC Comedy Festival IG: @comedianivanmartin Natasha Axelrod: A lawyer since 2010 with a passion for civic and legal education, Natasha Axelrod will serve as our legal contributor, informing and educating on general government and legal system basics as well as current events. You can find Natasha on Instagram at @natasha_axelrod and on YouTube at The Legal Blonde - Natasha Axelrod. (Legal disclaimer: the information provided in podcast episodes is meant for general informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice, and does not, nor is it intended to, constitute legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Trevor White As CEO of Valuable Business Solutions, Trevor is responsible for cultivating an environment that makes Valuable Business Solutions the most attractive destination for individuals and businesses seeking consulting services. Prior to becoming the CEO of Valuable Business Solutions, Trevor spent seven years at some of the regions’ largest CPA and Management Consulting Firms. That was followed by five years as the Director of Operations and Finance for two Maryland based companies. Trevor began his career with a “Big Four” accounting firm in New York City, where he gained experience in business advisory and tax compliance. @mrtaxpro Amber Wendland, AICP is an urban, collegiate, and neighborhood planner and architect. She has a particular focus around planning and design in challenging urban environments and seeks opportunities that support equitable investment. <a href="http://www.amberwendland.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amberwendland.com</a> <a href="http://www.nopixafterdark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nopixafterdark.com</a> IG: Nopixafterdark.   Twitter: Nopixafterdark Facebook: Nopixafterdarkpodcast Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  <a href="http://www.zekescoffee.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.zekescoffee.com</a>                   Indu Wellness  <a href="http://www.induwellness.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.induwellness.com</a>                  Maggies Farm  <a href="http://www.maggiesfarm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.maggiesfarm.com</a>                  FoundStudio Shop  <a href="http://www.foundstudioshop.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.foundstudioshop.com</a>                  Charm Craft City Mafia  <a href="http://www.charmcitycraftmafia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.charmcitycraftmafia.com</a> Siena Leigh <a href="https://www.sienaleigh.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sienaleigh.com</a> Intro Track Produced by: Raph Intro Track Vocals: Nick Burroughs Motivational Purposes Only Track mixer: Tenelven

EP 104: Visit Baltimore, President & CEO Al Hutchinson

As Co-Chair of Destinations International's Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion Task Force, Visit Baltimore's Al Hutchinson has been at the forefront of the movement to accelerate change across the travel, DMO and hospitality sectors. In this episode, he shares the backstory of this Summer's manifesto from Black leaders in the DMO space, the newly released CEO Pledge from Destinations International and how Visit Baltimore is partnering with Guinness on an innovative apprentice program. Oh yeah...and a Bonus Round question that screams "Hit Me." It's a great way to kick off a bold New Year of DMOU.

As Co-Chair of Destinations International's Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion Task Force, Visit Baltimore's Al Hutchinson has been at the forefront of the movement to accelerate change across the travel, DMO and hospitality sectors. In this episode, he shares the backstory of this Summer's manifesto from Black leaders in the DMO space, the newly released <a href="https://destinationsinternational.org/destinations-international-announces-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-ceo-pledge-destination" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CEO Pledge from Destinations International </a>and how Visit Baltimore is partnering with Guinness on an innovative apprentice program. Oh yeah...and a Bonus Round question that screams "Hit Me." It's a great way to kick off a bold New Year of DMOU.

Al Hutchinson: Actualizing the Promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Keynote speaker Al Hutchinson, President and CEO of Baltimore Convention &amp; Visitor's Bureau speaks at the Virginia Beach, Virginia branch of the NAACP's Freedom Fund Banquet. He begins his message of social involvement and leading towards excellence by stating that he will focus on  Being Bold, Being Brilliant, and finally Being Gone.Al Hutchinson, 57, became Visit Baltimore’s new president and CEO in November 2016. Hutchinson brings more than 24 years of experience in the hospitality and destination marketing industry to Baltimore, most recently serving as president and CEO of Visit Mobile, where he was recognized as the 2016 Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance’s ‘Tourism Promoter of the Year.’ Under Hutchinson’s leadership, Visit Mobile launched a new brand campaign, ‘Born to Celebrate;’ saw record visitor attendance; a large increase in visitor inquiries; and an increase in the city’s hotel occupancy rate and revenue collection.As president and CEO of Visit Baltimore, Hutchinson will be responsible for leading the growth of the convention and tourism industry in Baltimore, overseeing the day-to-day management of all sales and marketing programs and serving as the hospitality industry’s liaison to the business, civic and local community, while demonstrating the impact of tourism on the City and State.“Visit Baltimore is a strong bureau well positioned for growth and I have great confidence that Al is the right leader to build upon recent successes of the organization,” said Frisch. “From hosting a record 30 citywide conventions in 2015 coupled with multiple years of record visitation numbers, to the creation of a separate Visit Baltimore Education &amp; Training Foundation, he is taking over the helm of a very strong organization. I know that the organization, and in turn the City, the region and the State, will benefit from his sales and marketing experience and strong reputation as a collaborative, transparent leader and effective communicator.”Hutchinson takes over from Ron Melton who stepped in to serve as interim president and CEO at Visit Baltimore beginning May 6, 2016. Melton returns to his full time role as chief operating officer. “I would like to extend my gratitude to Ron for stepping into the interim role during this search process and thank him for his leadership during this time of transition,” said Frisch.Prior to joining Visit Mobile, Hutchinson served as the vice president of convention sales and services at the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau where, for more than 11 years, he led the convention sales and service team, directed the advertising agency and worked closely with community leaders, industry decision makers, elected officials and tourism partners.Hutchinson has spent a good portion of his professional career in the hospitality industry also serving in leadership positions with the Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Charlotte Convention Center, the Park Hotel in Charlotte and the Richmond Metropolitan CVB.“I look forward to leading Baltimore’s tourism efforts and to working with the Visit Baltimore team, Convention and Tourism Board of Directors, the city’s elected officials and the citizens of Baltimore to lead the City to new heights,” said Hutchinson. “I’m excited by the opportunity to take the helm of such a strong organization.”  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/get-on-code/message

Keynote speaker Al Hutchinson, President and CEO of Baltimore Convention &amp; Visitor's Bureau speaks at the Virginia Beach, Virginia branch of the NAACP's Freedom Fund Banquet. He begins his message of social involvement and leading towards excellence by stating that he will focus on Being Bold, Being Brilliant, and finally Being Gone. Al Hutchinson, 57, became Visit Baltimore’s new president and CEO in November 2016. Hutchinson brings more than 24 years of experience in the hospitality and destination marketing industry to Baltimore, most recently serving as president and CEO of Visit Mobile, where he was recognized as the 2016 Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance’s ‘Tourism Promoter of the Year.’ Under Hutchinson’s leadership, Visit Mobile launched a new brand campaign, ‘Born to Celebrate;’ saw record visitor attendance; a large increase in visitor inquiries; and an increase in the city’s hotel occupancy rate and revenue collection. As president and CEO of Visit Baltimore, Hutchinson will be responsible for leading the growth of the convention and tourism industry in Baltimore, overseeing the day-to-day management of all sales and marketing programs and serving as the hospitality industry’s liaison to the business, civic and local community, while demonstrating the impact of tourism on the City and State. “Visit Baltimore is a strong bureau well positioned for growth and I have great confidence that Al is the right leader to build upon recent successes of the organization,” said Frisch. “From hosting a record 30 citywide conventions in 2015 coupled with multiple years of record visitation numbers, to the creation of a separate Visit Baltimore Education &amp; Training Foundation, he is taking over the helm of a very strong organization. I know that the organization, and in turn the City, the region and the State, will benefit from his sales and marketing experience and strong reputation as a collaborative, transparent leader and effective communicator.” Hutchinson takes over from Ron Melton who stepped in to serve as interim president and CEO at Visit Baltimore beginning May 6, 2016. Melton returns to his full time role as chief operating officer. “I would like to extend my gratitude to Ron for stepping into the interim role during this search process and thank him for his leadership during this time of transition,” said Frisch. Prior to joining Visit Mobile, Hutchinson served as the vice president of convention sales and services at the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau where, for more than 11 years, he led the convention sales and service team, directed the advertising agency and worked closely with community leaders, industry decision makers, elected officials and tourism partners.Hutchinson has spent a good portion of his professional career in the hospitality industry also serving in leadership positions with the Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Charlotte Convention Center, the Park Hotel in Charlotte and the Richmond Metropolitan CVB. “I look forward to leading Baltimore’s tourism efforts and to working with the Visit Baltimore team, Convention and Tourism Board of Directors, the city’s elected officials and the citizens of Baltimore to lead the City to new heights,” said Hutchinson. “I’m excited by the opportunity to take the helm of such a strong organization.” --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/get-on-code/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/get-on-code/message</a>

Be Bold, be brilliant, be Gone - Al Hutchinson at the #NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet ( #FlyGuysPodcast )

On episode 56 of the BaltBizCast, the CEO of Visit Baltimore, Al Hutchinson, comes on to talk about conventions, restaurants and breweries.