The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced today that Zac Craig has been named President of the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau (operated by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber).
“Zac Craig brings the right combination of skills to this position,” explained Roy Williams, CCE, President and CEO of the Chamber. “First, he is an Oklahoma native and takes great pride in our city’s growth and direction. Second, he has a track record for meeting sales and marketing goals, which is especially important as we launch a new convention center. He has an outstanding reputation among his peers and strong experience managing both people and budgets, along with facility management as well. Add to that his Omni credentials and he really is the perfect leader for this transition of growth in our visitor industry.”
Craig comes to the position after more than 11 years with Omni Hotels & Resorts where he most recently served as Area Director of Sales & Marketing based in Atlanta. During his time with Omni he supported hotels in markets including New Orleans; Atlanta; Charlotte, NC: Jacksonville, FL and Las Colinas, TX. Prior to working with Omni, he worked for Interstate Hotels & Resorts/LXR Luxury Resorts at properties in Naples, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, FL and Oklahoma City. He is a graduate of the University of Tulsa and Oklahoma State University.
“This is an opportunity that I just could not pass up,” said Craig. “I have watched Oklahoma City’s progression as a visitor destination throughout my career and have been so impressed with what is happening here. To be able to join this organization and lead these efforts right now as the new convention center opens is really a dream come true. I know what a great hospitality community there is in Oklahoma City and I am anxious to get into the city and get to work.”
Craig replaces Mike Carrier who retired Sept. 30 of last year. He will begin his work in Oklahoma City next month.
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About the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a division of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. The CVB is the tourism information source for visitors to and the citizens of Oklahoma City. As the City’s official destination marketing organization, the mission of the CVB is to contribute to the economic well-being of Oklahoma City and its citizens through the solicitation and servicing of conventions and other related group business, to promote the city as a first-class visitor destination, and to enhance Oklahoma City's name and image.