Travel Costa Mesa has named Chris Nuccio, CMP, its new Destination Sales Executive. In this role, Nuccio will be developing and implementing a direct sales strategy to secure group and leisure business at Costa Mesa hotels.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Travel Costa Mesa, the tourism marketing organization serving the city of Costa Mesa, has named Chris Nuccio, CMP, its new Destination Sales Executive. In this role, Nuccio will be developing and implementing a direct sales strategy to secure group and leisure business at Costa Mesa hotels. She will work to increase incremental room night bookings and support partner hotel sales teams.
Chris Nuccio (pronounced new-chee-oh) brings over two decades of hospitality and sales experience to the Destination Sales Executive role. Originally from the Chicago metropolitan area, Nuccio has held previous positions at Anaheim Transportation Network, Visit Anaheim, and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Since 2016, Nuccio is a credentialed CMP (Certified Meeting Planner).
"Chris Nuccio has an unbeatable combination of experience and energy that she puts into her work," said Paulette Lombardi-Fries, President of Travel Costa Mesa. "She will be an excellent asset to our team, a resource to our hotel partners, and a welcoming ambassador to visitors of our city."
Nuccio stated her commitment to Costa Mesa and her excitement for the future. "I'm looking forward to exploring the great things Costa Mesa has to offer while delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences," she said. "My goal is to make an economic impact, build relationships, and help planners and meeting organizers have the best event possible in Costa Mesa."
Travel Costa Mesa was formed in 1995. The nonprofit destination marketing organization is funded by a voluntary Business Improvement Assessment (BIA), comprised and funded exclusively by eleven Costa Mesa-based hotels.
ABOUT TRAVEL COSTA MESA
Costa Mesa is located in the heart of Southern California's Orange County. Travel Costa Mesa was established in 1995 with the foundational objective of promoting travel, tourism, and exploration in the city, and to fund programs and activities that benefit Costa Mesa's hospitality industry. For more information on Costa Mesa's arts, cuisine, or award-winning hotels, visit or follow @TravelCostaMesa on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Travel Costa Mesa is a 501(c)(6).
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M. Brady, Travel Costa Mesa, 801-362-2906, [email protected], Travel Costa Mesa
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