Shawna Riggs

Shawna Riggs is a seasoned professional in the hospitality and tourism industry, currently serving as the National Account Director for Visit Tampa Bay since December 2021, focusing on the Northeast, West Coast, and Canada markets. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Sales Manager and Sales Manager at Hyatt Place St. Petersburg/Downtown from July 2018 to December 2021, and Group Sales Manager at Aimbridge Hospitality, overseeing sales for the Embassy Suites Tampa Airport Westshore. Additionally, Shawna has held positions as Sales Manager and Sales Coordinator at Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens, along with internships at the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce and St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation. Shawna Riggs holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality & Tourism Management from Saint Leo University, earned between 2012 and 2014.