Visit Tampa Bay
Ashley Valentine, CMP, serves as the National Account Director at Visit Tampa Bay since November 2020, focusing on sales and marketing to position the Tampa Bay Area as a premier destination for conventions and gatherings. Previous roles include Senior Sales Manager at Hotel Alba Tampa and Hilton Tampa Downtown, where responsibilities encompassed managing corporate and government market accounts. Ashley's career began in event sales at The Florida Aquarium, contributing significantly to over 300 private events annually. With a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida and experience spanning public relations and sales management, Ashley was recognized with an Outstanding Service Award from the Event Service Professional Association in 2012.
Visit Tampa Bay
Visit Tampa Bay is a not-for-profit 501 C (6) partner-based destination marketing organization that is responsible for promoting its community as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Through the impact of travel, Visit Tampa Bay strengthens its economic position and provides opportunity for its community. Visit Tampa Bay works closely with hundreds of industry partners across the region to drive nearly $7 billion a year in economic development through tourism. More than 54,000 people in Hillsborough County support their families and secure their futures through tourism. Treasure awaits.