Suya Davenport

Suya Davenport has a wealth of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Suya began their career as a Sales Manager at the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau in 1989. After that, they worked at The Registry Resort as a Travel Agency Sales Manager from 1992 to 1995. Suya then joined The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company as the Director of Transient/Leisure Sales from 1995 to 1999. Following this, they worked at the Lee County Port Authority/Southwest Florida International Airport as the Manager of Air Service Development in 1999.

In 2000, Suya joined Boca Resorts, Inc as the Director of Leisure Sales and stayed with the company until 2005. Suya then worked at LXR Luxury Resorts as the Corporate Director of Global Strategic Partnerships from 2005 to 2007. After that, they became the Executive Director at The Beach of Fort Myers & Sanibel/Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, where they were responsible for destination marketing and managing the organization's global sales.

In 2010, Suya joined Benchmark Hospitality International and served as the Director of Sales & Marketing at the Naples Bay Resort until 2012. Suya then took on the role of Director of Sales & Marketing at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa until 2013. In 2014, they became the Corporate Director of Leisure Sales at BENCHMARK, A Global Hospitality Company. Throughout their career, Suya has demonstrated their expertise in sales and marketing, brand management, and strategic development within the hospitality industry.

Suya Davenport has a degree in Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis on Management from the University of South Florida. Suya also holds an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration from Edison State Community College.