Erin Congregane, CMP, describes herself as creative, diligent and warm-hearted. Learn more about her.
What I do: I am responsible for generating group leads, and ultimately assisting our hotel partners in booking corporate, incentive and association groups based in the Southeastern United States. On a daily basis, I am increasing destination awareness through soliciting new clients while also tending to our existing client base.
How I got here: With a bachelor’s degree in marketing and hospitality management from the Florida State University, I started in sales at the Floridays Resort Orlando selling a 465-room property to corporate and SMERF groups. About four years ago, I moved back home (Fort Myers) and was the sales and service coordinator for four Marriott properties. Today, I am lucky enough to promote this beautiful place I call home as a sales manager with The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel.
Greatest career accomplishment: As of November 2019, I am officially a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).
Impressive stats: Last fiscal year, I exceeded my definite room night goal by 158%, which contributed to 45% of our county’s total room night goal.
What I am working on now: My goal for 2020 is to grow new business in the Southern states that I haven’t reached before.
What I do outside of work: I love going to the beach. I also have four senior rescue dachshunds: Riley, Opie, Zoey, and Sophie—I love everything dachshund. Most recently, I got engaged, so a lot of my free time has been spent wedding planning.
