Sandra Rios Joins Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau as Public Relations and Communications Manager
The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB appointed Sandra Rios as the organization's new Public Relations and Communications Manager. Rios joins the team at Florida's Paradise Coast with extensive communications experience for nationally recognized hospitality brands. In this role, Rios will direct the public relations and communications efforts for the tourism and hospitality sector in Collier County.
Rios most recently served as the Director of Public Relations for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, overseeing publicity efforts for the flagship property including the opening of the $1.5 billion Guitar Hotel. Prior to joining Hard Rock, Rios held public relations and communications positions with Ocean Properties at The Resort at Longboat Key Club in Sarasota, Florida, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut and other hospitality destinations in the Northeast. She has served as a member of the VISIT Sarasota Marketing Committee, Chair of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee and served on various communications and media committees for VISIT Florida.
"Sandra brings with her a wealth of public relations experience in the private club and hospitality sectors and her familiarity with our markets makes her a natural fit for this position," said Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB Executive Director Jack Wert. "We waited a long time to fill this role because we wanted to find just the right person, and we're thrilled that Sandra has joined our team. With her at the CVB, our public relations efforts will reach a new level of success."
"I'm honored to be joining Jack Wert and the team at the CVB leading the public relations and communications efforts for our exceptional destination," said Rios. "This is an exciting time on Florida's Paradise Coast with a lot of new and dynamic developments on the horizon. I'm looking forward to helping tell our story and inspire travelers to experience our destination to its fullest."
Sandra Rios can be reached via email at [email protected]
About Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is the official source for area travel and tourism information about Florida's Paradise Coast. Located in Southwest Florida, this premiere vacation and meeting destination offers leisure, group and business travelers a variety of exceptional options year-round. Along a 30-mile Gulf of Mexico coastline ribboned with soft, white sand beaches, visitors enjoy a refined yet relaxed atmosphere with a thriving arts and culture scene, exceptional restaurants, and eclectic and luxury boutique shopping experiences. Home to over 90 public and private golf courses, sports enthusiasts have access to a variety of championship courses; pickleball and tennis facilities; and water activities ranging from kayaking to sailing charters. Outdoor adventure activities include exploring and photographing the world-famous Everglades - the only sub-tropical mangrove wilderness in the U.S. and features endangered and rare wildlife species in their natural habitat, including over 350 species of birds. Florida's Paradise Coast is truly where the high life meets the wildlife. Recent accolades include being named the No. 1 "Best Beach Town in the U.S. to Live In," No. 1 "Healthiest and Happiest City in America" and "One of the Best Small Cities in the U.S." Located just two hours from Miami, three hours from Tampa, and four hours from Orlando, Florida's Paradise Coast is easily accessible by Interstate highway. Travelers outside of the Sunshine State can fly into Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Punta Gorda (PGD), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami (MIA). For more information about Florida's Paradise Coast, call 800-688-3600, visit ParadiseCoast.com, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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