The Big Island Visitors Bureau (BIVB) has promoted BIVB sales manager Deanna Isbister to director of sales. Isbister is based in the bureau's Waikoloa office. In her new role she will direct the leisure sales activities for the U.S. mainland and Canada, and assist with conventions, meetings and incentive opportunities, as well as nurture the European and Asian markets. Isbister previously served as ResortQuest Hawaii's regional sales manager for eight years on the mainland, and has also worked as group sales manager for Apple Vacations. (MR)