Visit Savannah
Jeff Hewitt, CDME, currently serves as Chief Sales Officer at Visit Savannah since January 2024. Prior to this role, Hewitt held the position of Executive Vice President at Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Island from October 2010 to January 2024, contributing to the destination marketing efforts for both Savannah and the coastal community of Tybee Island. Hewitt's extensive background in tourism includes serving as Senior Director at Visit Charlotte from 2003 to 2010 and Director of Sales at Visit Tampa Bay from 1998 to 2003, where efforts focused on aligning sales activities with local hotel needs and enhancing revenue growth. Hewitt's career began as Director of Sales at Registry Resort from 1992 to 1998. Educational qualifications include a BA in Communications from Michigan State University.
Visit Savannah
Welcome to Savannah, Georgia — one of America's most unique, friendly and easily accessible cities for leisure, business and group travel. Savannah combines a bucket-list leisure destination with the capabilities and facilities you'd expect from a leading convention city. Located less than 30 minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, this jewel of the South is overflowing with unique attractions, historic sites and some of the best food in the South. Mix in the much-anticipated expansion of the Savannah Convention Center slated to complete in 2024— which will double its size to 200,000 square feet, elevating future meetings and conventions — and you have the perfect place to meet, stay and play. Savannah has made a name for itself, nationally and worldwide, as the leading leisure and business travel destination. Recent accolades include being named a “Top 10 Most Popular Destinations in the U.S.” for 2022 by TripAdvisor, topping Conde Nast Traveler’s 2022 lists for “Top 10 Airports in the U.S.” and “Best Small Cities in the U.S.” and many more. Visit Savannah, the largest business unit of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, is the official destination marketing organization for the Greater Savannah area. Our experienced team is steeped in knowledge of the city, the services you expect, and programs that will help you throughout the planning process. Convention-goers can also take advantage of our “Show Us Your Badge” program, which offers discounts at many restaurants, attractions, shops and specialty businesses in Savannah. With the capacity to accommodate thousands and experiences galore, Savannah is ideal for everything from weekend getaways to major conventions — and with three centuries of history, mystery and intrigue, there's something for every visitor to enjoy. Learn more about planning your next visit to Savannah and our unique brand of Southern hospitality.