Casandra Matej

Casandra Matej has a diverse range of work experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Casandra currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Orlando, a position they have held since February 2021. Prior to this, they held the role of President and CEO at Visit San Antonio from January 2017 to February 2021, where they also served as the Executive Director from June 2011. Their previous experience includes working as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Services at VisitDallas from September 2004 to June 2011. Casandra also worked as a Global Account Director at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. from August 2002 to September 2004 and as a Senior Sales Manager at Hyatt Hotels from August 2000 to August 2002. Earlier in their career, they were an Account Executive at EXPERIENT INC FKA CONFERON GLOBAL SERVICES from 2000 to 2001 and the Director of National Accounts at Wyndham Anatole Hotel from 1996 to 1998. Overall, Casandra Matej has over 20 years of experience in the industry.

Casandra Matej attended Rockwall High School from 1984 to 1989. After completing high school, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Communications at The University of Texas at Austin from 1989 to 1994.