Christina Saragnese
NAME: Christina Saragnese
PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Senior Manager of Government & Military, Hilton Worldwide Sales
COMPANY & BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Partnering with over 100 government agencies and organizations, Christina is the government advocate and liaison between Hilton’s customers and their portfolio of hotels in the United States. As a CGMP, she possesses great knowledge about the various needs of the government when it comes to lodging & conferences and works alongside her hotel partners to ensure proper policies and procedures are understood & executed.
ARE YOU ON A COMMITTEE OR SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH SGMP:
Two term 2nd VP for NatCap Chapter and head of the Community Outreach & Fundraising committee
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 14
YEARS WITH SGMP: 7
ARE YOU A CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL (CGMP): Yes
SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU: I sincerely believe most problems can be solved (or at least easier to work through) with pasta, pizza and/or prosecco! That’s my Sicilian showing through if my last name didn’t tip you off!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU: Serving others and supporting organizations that have a special place such as Veterans programs and American Heart Association
ACCOMPLISHMENT/ACHIEVEMENT YOU MOST PROUD OF: The tenacity & grit of the Hospitality industry through the pandemic that all consistently lead with empathy. It’s one of my greatest privileges to be a part of this community and something I am most proud of.
PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Senior Manager of Government & Military, Hilton Worldwide Sales
COMPANY & BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Partnering with over 100 government agencies and organizations, Christina is the government advocate and liaison between Hilton’s customers and their portfolio of hotels in the United States. As a CGMP, she possesses great knowledge about the various needs of the government when it comes to lodging & conferences and works alongside her hotel partners to ensure proper policies and procedures are understood & executed.
ARE YOU ON A COMMITTEE OR SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH SGMP:
Two term 2nd VP for NatCap Chapter and head of the Community Outreach & Fundraising committee
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 14
YEARS WITH SGMP: 7
ARE YOU A CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL (CGMP): Yes
SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU: I sincerely believe most problems can be solved (or at least easier to work through) with pasta, pizza and/or prosecco! That’s my Sicilian showing through if my last name didn’t tip you off!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU: Serving others and supporting organizations that have a special place such as Veterans programs and American Heart Association
ACCOMPLISHMENT/ACHIEVEMENT YOU MOST PROUD OF: The tenacity & grit of the Hospitality industry through the pandemic that all consistently lead with empathy. It’s one of my greatest privileges to be a part of this community and something I am most proud of.