DENVER (Dec. 4, 2024) -- VISIT DENVER, The Convention and Visitors Bureau, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Thompson as its new sales director of the Washington, D.C. Region. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Thompson brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
“We are excited to welcome Christine to our team,” said Richard W. Scharf, President and CEO of VISIT DENVER. “Her extensive background in hospitality and sales will be instrumental in advancing VISIT DENVER’s mission. We are confident that her leadership will play a key role in bringing more conventions to Denver, benefiting our city, community and partners.”
In her new role, Thompson will be responsible for promoting Denver as a premier destination for meetings and conventions. Based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, she will oversee sales initiatives, engage with clients to foster strong relationships and generate leads for hotels across metro Denver. Additionally, Thompson will work to convert these leads into successful business bookings.
“I am thrilled to join VISIT DENVER in their mission to make the city a top destination for meetings and events,” said Thompson. “I look forward to building lasting relationships with convention center representatives and hotel partners while supporting the Bureau’s overall objectives.”
Thompson joins VISIT DENVER after a distinguished 25-year career with Hyatt Hotels Corporation. She has held various on-property operations and sales positions in Lexington, KY; New Orleans; St Louis and Dallas. Her most recent role was as associate director of global sales, where she led strategy and account production while collaborating with regional and enterprise teams. Thompson has also served as global director of strategic accounts and director of global sales.
Throughout her career, Thompson has earned several prestigious awards, including Elite Performer, Conference Direct Global Sales Director of the Year, Hyatt Global Sales MVP, Hyatt First Choice Team of the Year Winner and Hyatt Sales Team of the Year. She was also nominated for Hyatt Global Sales Director of the Year.
Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing from the University of Kentucky. She and her family reside in Annapolis, Maryland, where she enjoys traveling and golfing with her husband and twin boys. The Thompson family is also proud to be a sponsor family for the United States Naval Academy.
About VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau
Celebrating 115 years of promoting The Mile High City, VISIT DENVER is a nonprofit trade association that contracts with the City of Denver to market Denver as a convention and leisure destination, increasing economic development in the city, creating jobs and generating taxes. Denver welcomed more than 37.4 million visitors in 2023, generating $10.3 billion in spending, while supporting tens of thousands of jobs and making Tourism one of the city’s largest industries. Learn more about Denver at VISIT DENVER or Tourism Pays Denver. Follow Denver’s social media channels for up-to-the-minute updates on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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