FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2015
For more information:
Jacob Schmidt
360-750-1553 Ext. 519
jschmidt@VisitVancouverUSA.com
Visit Vancouver USA Welcomes New Business Development Manager
Northwest hospitality professional joins the team in new position
VANCOUVER, Wash. - Visit Vancouver USA is pleased to announce the addition of Beth Price to the office's business development department.
In her role as business development manager, Price will foster relationships with meeting planners and association executives throughout the region to assist in bringing meetings and conventions to Vancouver. Her focus will be lead generation and the booking of conferences within the association market.
Prior to joining the team, Price worked as corporate sales manager for Embassy Suites at Washington Square. She has also worked in sales, catering, and conference service roles at Hotel Fifty, Hotel Vintage Plaza and Hotel Monaco.
Price currently serves as chair of the Cascadia Conference and the MPI Oregon Chapter Education Committee. She graduated from Warner Pacific College in 2011 with a degree in business management.
"Beth is an incredible addition to our business development team," said Rosemary Cooke, director of business development for Visit Vancouver USA. "Her extensive background and varied connections in the hospitality industry will add to our continued efforts to grow Vancouver USA as a meetings and leisure destination."
About Visit Vancouver USA
Visit Vancouver USA is the official destination marketing organization for Vancouver USA and the surrounding areas. The organization also markets the region as a venue for sports events through the Vancouver USA Sports brand. Visit Vancouver USA's mission is to increase visitor spending in Vancouver and Clark County through competitively marketing the area as a destination for meetings, conventions, and group and leisure travelers. For more information call 360-750-1553, or visit www.VisitVancouverUSA.com.
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