FORT LAUDERDALE — An event will be held January 9 at the Chill Wine Lounge (1828 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) to honor Richard Gray and his new position with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Gray, the former owner of the Royal Palms Resort and Spa, has been appointed the CVB’s Consulting Managing Director for the LGBT Market. Gray will be responsible for developing strategies to increase global travel and tourism to Greater Fort Lauderdale. The event, which takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m., will include complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres.