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Most Influential Bostonians of 2025

→ $959 million economic impact in 2024
→ $95 million annual operating budget

Hired last year for the quasi-public post once held by Jim Rooney (see #27), Vernon oversees both Boston convention centers and the popular Lawn on D, among other well-loved city spots. He now plays a leading role in the flow of visitors through Boston—and their spending. One of his big tasks is to ensure the wealth gets spread equitably to local minority- and women-owned businesses; this commitment to equity is why Sheena Collier (see #79) cochaired the selection committee that hired him.

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"The champion of this department was Levy Restaurants, an event and catering company associated with Hynes Convention Center. Levy’s cupcakes were basically beyond words. I’ve never tasted a better crafted cupcake in my entire 26 year-cupcake-eating-life."

- Jessica Cickay, Food Blogger

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Boston Hotel Market Update: Ten Things to Know for 2025

The Boston lodging market continues to progress, steadily closing the gap on pre-pandemic RevPAR levels (inflation adjusted).

 

With the new-construction pipeline empty and a record year anticipated in the convention sector, the market’s future is among the brightest in the nation.

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“As a small non-profit, serving vulnerable women and children, we struggle to meet their needs with our limited budget. Donations from the Conventions C.A.R.E. program not only provide needed supplies to our families, but they also help to preserve our resources during these challenging times.”

- Robert D. Monahan, Julie’s Family Learning Center, South Boston, MA

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Commuters to get new ferry route from North Station to Seaport

Commuters bound for Boston’s Seaport will soon have a new way to complete their trips when the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority launches a new ferry route to the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park, on the Seaport’s outer edge, from North Station.

 

The Boston Planning & Development Agency board last week approved an agreement with the MCCA to use a dock at what’s known as Pier 10, essentially a small waterfront park at the eastern end of Drydock Avenue. Ferries would take roughly 30 minutes to travel between Lovejoy Wharf, near North Station, and the new dock; the service would augment two existing MCCA ferries from Lovejoy to Fan Pier, at the western end of the Seaport area, on the edge of downtown. The ferries, which run year round, are expected to start their extended route to the Ray Flynn park starting on June 2.

 

The MCCA plans to keep departures at Lovejoy to every 20 minutes, by bringing a third boat into the mix. All three ferries would stop at all three locations: Lovejoy Wharf, Fan Pier, and Pier 10. (Bay State Cruise Co. operates the boats on behalf of the MCCA, as well as a fourth ferry that goes back and forth between East Boston and Fan Pier.)

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“From planning to execution, your ‘can do’ attitude made the process a pleasure.”

- Event Exhibits & Operations, Yankee Dental Congress

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