Jon Hixon
Senior Vice President of Convention Strategy @Travel Portland
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Senior Vice President of Convention Strategy @Travel Portland
Portland, OR, US
How do you market a city full of creative makers, masterful culinary artists and committed naturalists? A city in the middle of the Silicon Forest (hello Intel!) and full of sneakerheads loving the influence of industry giants like Nike, Adidas, Columbia and Keen? How do you convince people to come for the city and stay for the nearby forest, waterfalls, mountains and coastline? Wait, you\'re not sold yet? Let\'s talk!
EDUCATION
University of Delaware
BA, Political Science and Government
Walkersville High School
High School Degree, College Preparatory
SKILLS
ABOUT JON HIXON
I am excited to be joining the amazing team at Travel Portland, to learn the ins and outs of what makes Portland a “can’t miss” West Coast destination, and to live in the splendor of the Pacific Northwest! Since 1994 the hospitality industry has been my passion. I got my start working in convention registration and exhibitor management, moved on to learn about the joy and pain of group housing, then on to working as an association professional at one of the largest voluntary membership organizations in the world. Since then I have worked in three very different destinations! I’ve experienced a growing global powerhouse, an emerging sports and m&e player, and a built to spec meetings & event host city. I’m excited to bring all of that experience and lessons learned with me as I join the team at Travel Portland!Specialties: Listening first and talking second, Offering realistic solutions, Serving as the expert you didn\'t know you needed.
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