Think Orlando for Incentives
There’s a story about Orlando that has not yet been told, and it’s one that every incentive planner needs to hear. It takes place far from Disney’s Main Street and the Orange County Convention Center, in a land of five-star accommodations, award-winning dining and luxe spa experiences that will excite even the most well-traveled attendees.
This webinar explores the many incentive-quality hotels and venues, MICHELIN-starred dining, golf and spa, shopping and other experiences in Orlando and its many neighborhoods that are options for incentive groups. You’ll leave with a fresh perspective on a destination you thought you already knew.
Speakers:
Virna Navia
Intermediary Accounts Director,
Convention Sales for Visit Orlando
Virna is an experienced sales professional who has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years, previously developing the intermediary market for hotel brands including The Four Seasons and MGM Resorts International. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her dedication and commitment to customer relationships, client satisfaction and convention business development. Virna joined Visit Orlando in February of 2022 where her overall responsibility is to manage key strategic partnerships while building trusted relationships on the leadership level.
Lisa Crosby, CIS
Director of Sales for Evermore Resort
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Lisa is a seasoned hospitality executive with extensive experience in sales and marketing. Her background includes all major brands, lifestyle and luxury hotels and resorts, and food and beverage operations. She is incredibly passionate about connections and relationships, understanding that all business is built on trust.
Throughout her career, Lisa has been recognized as a trusted partner and thought leader. Lisa is an elected member of the Sponsorship Development Committee with the Incentive Research Foundation and an active member of the SITE Florida/Caribbean chapter. Lisa is also a 2022 AHLA Foundation Build Program graduate, a program that focuses on executive development for women in hospitality.
Dahlton Bennington, CMP, CMM, CIS
Managing Director, Owner PROfound Planning
As a tenured meeting and incentive professional, Dahlton leads several companies’ meeting and incentive programs. She advocates for business growth with knowledge, experience, and respect to motivate, educate and inspire teams. Before starting PROfound Planning, Dahlton was the Director of Meeting Services for Randstad, a $2.2 billion global provider of HR and staffing services. Here she successfully executed all meetings and events, consistently exceeding company goals.
As a six-year Incentive Research Foundation Trustee, Executive Board Member, and now strong supporter, Dahlton focuses on education and continues to be an advocate for the incentive industry. Dahlton was named Incentive Travel Council’s Advocate of the Year in 2010, an honor only bestowed on three individuals worldwide. As a thought leader, she actively participates in industry think tanks, community outreach, and online education and research.
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