{"id":133742,"date":"2025-08-10T07:04:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T07:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/133742\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T07:04:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T07:04:36","slug":"jordy-tollett-former-houston-cvb-president-and-ceo-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/133742\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordy Tollett, Former Houston CVB President and CEO, Dies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelpulse.com\/bio\/claudette-covey\" title=\"Claudette Covey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Claudette-Covey.jpg\" alt=\"Claudette Covey\" title=\"Claudette Covey\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"author-image w-80 w-48\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jordy-Tollett-Former-Houston-CVB-President-and-CEO.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Jordy Tollett, Former Houston CVB President and CEO, Dies\" title=\"Jordy Tollett, Former Houston CVB President and CEO, Dies\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jordy Tollet. (Source: Greater Houston Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau)<\/p>\n<p>The former president and CEO of the Greater Houston Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau (CVB), Gerard Jay \u201cJordy\u201d Tollett, died on Aug. 3 of natural causes.<\/p>\n<p>Tollet \u2013 who was nicknamed \u201cMr. Downtown\u201d for the crucial role he played in developing Houston\u2019s downtown area, including such construction projects as the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel \u2013 retired as president and CEO of the CVB in 2006.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Lee Patrick Brown named Tollett, 73, president and CEO of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelpulse.com\/news\/destinations\/houston-launches-9-million-initiative-to-boost-tourism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greater Houston CVB<\/a> in 1998.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJordy was simply a giant in our industry, and his passion for Houston was unmatched. Through several leadership roles he served \u2013 sometimes all at once \u2013 he played a foundational role in establishing Houston\u2019s profile on the national stage,\u201d said Michael Heckman, president and CEO of First Houston, the city\u2019s destination marketing organization.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI believe the success we see today in the convention, tourism, and hospitality segments of our industry is due in large measure to Jordy\u2019s vision and determination. While we mourn his passing, we also celebrate his legacy,\u201d Heckman added. \u201cJordy\u2019s influence on this community will continue to impact Houston for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the <a href=\"https:\/\/signup.travelpulse.com\/general-registration\/\" title=\"Daily TravelPulse newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">daily TravelPulse newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n        Topics From This Article to Explore&#13;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jordy Tollet. 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