Meet Long Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of
Patricia Corbin as National Sales Director, a role that will see her leading efforts to attract and host conventions, meetings, and events in Long Beach, leveraging her extensive expertise in sales and hospitality.
In her role, Patricia will focus on cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, driving sales initiatives, and promoting the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and its turnkey amenities to a national audience. Her strategic approach and commitment to service excellence in the competitive conventions and meetings market will serve to further elevate the profile of Meet Long Beach, the organization dedicated to attracting and supporting conventions, meetings and events that drive economic impact and showcase the vibrant community of Long Beach, California.
"I am honored to join Meet Long Beach and contribute to its mission of showcasing Long Beach as a premier destination for conventions and events," Corbin said. "My goal is to build on the city's strengths and unique offerings, ensuring that every event hosted here is a resounding success."
Corbin brings a proven track record of delivering exceptional results in a career that includes notable positions such as Senior Sales Manager at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel and Sales Manager at W Atlanta-Downtown. Patricia’s background in hospitality sales is complemented by her status as a licensed realtor, reflecting her diverse skill set.
About Meet Long Beach:
Meet Long Beach sells and markets the City of Long Beach as a destination for conventions, meetings and events. Founded by local business people in 2023 as a nonprofit corporation, Meet Long Beach employs a team of seasoned sales professionals placed in key markets throughout the United States, as well as administrative and support staff. The sales team pursues major convention business for the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center with the goal of generating overnight hotel stays, creating an estimated $1.8 billion in economic impact for the city each year.