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Ned Blair, CDME

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Sales Director at Visit Charlotte
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Ned Blair is a hospitality sales leader with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the Sales Director for Visit Charlotte. He focuses on building strategic collaborations that drive destination success and team performance. A holder of the prestigious Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) certification, colleagues describe him as authentic, sincere, and professional.

Beyond his professional role, Ned is passionate about the power of authentic connection and personal stories. He was recently selected to share his own story for the book "Dear World," which showcases individuals and their unique experiences. He values building meaningful, long-lasting relationships within his industry and community.

His career began at the historic Virginia hotel best known as the filming location for the movie "Dirty Dancing."

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Sales Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Priorities

Topics Ned cares about

Destination Marketing
As a key leader at Visit Charlotte, he frequently speaks on what makes the city a unique and compelling destination for major events, conventions, and tourism.
Meetings & Conventions
His work is centered on attracting and managing large-scale meetings and conventions, such as the upcoming ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Charlotte.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
Sales Director
Visit Charlotte
1-2023 - 12-2023
National Sales Director
Visit Charlotte
3-2014 - 1-2023
Senior National Sales Manager
Visit Charlotte
4-2012 - 3-2014
National Sales Manager
Visit Charlotte
5-2010 - 4-2012
Tourism Development Leader, Meetings and Conventions - Delaware Tourism Office
State of Delaware
In the press

Media appearances

How Destinations Win Meetings and Support Event Success – The Event Pro Show (Episode with Ned Blair, CDME, Sales Director at Visit Charlotte). Featured in The Event Pro Show
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Why Charlotte, North Carolina, Is a Top Meetings Destination. Featured in Meetings Today
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Education
1993 - 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Ferrum College
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