NED BLAIR

With over twenty years in the hospitality industry, Ned has built a diverse background, allowing him to work with many industry professionals, hoteliers, and meeting planners.

Ned is currently a Senior National Sales Director for Visit Charlotte and the CRVA and has been with the organization for over eleven years. Ned has served as a Committee Chair and Board Member for Meeting Professional International, Potomac, and Pennsylvania Chapters. In addition, he served as a Committee Chair for Professional Convention Management Association, Capital Chapter, and sat on the Advocacy Committee for Professional Convention Management Association.

Ned’s goals in life are to create an excellent reputation within our industry, push himself to the highest level of professionalism, and make a lasting impact on our industry, all while having fun and maintaining a good work-life balance.