Ashley Fenner has been named Senior Sales Specialist for Visit The Woodlands.
She will be responsible for developing new group business contacts and booking conference business in The Woodlands to increase Hotel Occupancy Tax and Economic Impact for the destination. Ashley will oversee client accounts, promote The Woodlands as a premier conference and event destination at industry tradeshows, represent the destination at local industry associations, and assist with the fulfillment of FAM events.
“Ashley’s multi-faceted background perfectly prepares her for this role,” says Nick Wolda, president of Visit The Woodlands. “Her combined experience in event planning and execution, customer service, and community volunteer efforts are a great asset to our team.”
Mrs. Fenner was formerly the Sales and Servicing Specialist for Visit the Woodlands and excelled in this role for over 4 years. During that time, she oversaw the servicing programs for Visit The Woodlands. This included developing and enhancing the Show Your Badge Program, offering top-notch servicing assistance to conferences that meet in The Woodlands, developing a Supplier Directory tool for Meeting Professionals, overseeing the wedding market, and so much more. Ashley also oversaw the ordering and inventory of the organization’s promo items.
“Ashley has been an incredible asset to the Visit The Woodlands during her time with the organization,” says Josie Lewis, Director of Sales for Visit The Woodlands. “At every opportunity, she goes above and beyond to ensure she is representing Visit The Woodlands well and taking care of her clients and team members. I am so excited to see her take this position on with the same passion and excellence that she has shown during her time as the Servicing Specialist."
Ashley Fenner, Senior Sales Specialist, CTA
Ashley received her Certified Tourism Ambassador designation in 2021. She is also involved in Meeting Professionals International Houston Area Chapter (MPI HAC), Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE), and Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA).
