Myron Jones
NAME:
Myron Jones, MAOM
Professional Title:
Director of Sales
Company & Brief Description:
Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB). The FACVB is Cumberland County’s destination marketing organization responsible for travel and tourism promotion for leisure, business travel, and visitor services. It devises strategies to enhance a visitor’s experience and encourage future visitation, thereby stimulating the local economy. The Bureau is accredited by the international, independent Destination Marketing Accreditation Program as meeting the highest standards and best practices of destination marketing. The mission is to position Cumberland County as a destination for conventions, tournaments, and individual travel while the vision of the Bureau is to strive to be the leading destination authority by supporting and marketing the Cumberland County visitor experience and advocating the community’s tourism benefits.
ARE YOU ON A COMMITTEE OR SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH SGMP:
Yes. I currently serve as the Supplier Director in the NC SGMP Chapter. This is the third time I am filling this position.
This position allows me to be a part of the decision-making process and provide input to the full board members.
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 19
YEARS WITH SGMP: 19
ARE YOU A CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL (CGMP): No
SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU:
I enjoy riding my Harley Davidson Motorcycle in my free time.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU:
My motivation comes from assisting meeting planners by helping them exceed their members expectations for the event being planned.
ACCOMPLISHMENT/ACHIEVEMENT YOU MOST PROUD OF:
Two-time Supplier of the Year recipient for the NC SGMP Chapter.
Myron Jones, MAOM
Professional Title:
Director of Sales
Company & Brief Description:
Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB). The FACVB is Cumberland County’s destination marketing organization responsible for travel and tourism promotion for leisure, business travel, and visitor services. It devises strategies to enhance a visitor’s experience and encourage future visitation, thereby stimulating the local economy. The Bureau is accredited by the international, independent Destination Marketing Accreditation Program as meeting the highest standards and best practices of destination marketing. The mission is to position Cumberland County as a destination for conventions, tournaments, and individual travel while the vision of the Bureau is to strive to be the leading destination authority by supporting and marketing the Cumberland County visitor experience and advocating the community’s tourism benefits.
ARE YOU ON A COMMITTEE OR SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH SGMP:
Yes. I currently serve as the Supplier Director in the NC SGMP Chapter. This is the third time I am filling this position.
This position allows me to be a part of the decision-making process and provide input to the full board members.
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 19
YEARS WITH SGMP: 19
ARE YOU A CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL (CGMP): No
SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU:
I enjoy riding my Harley Davidson Motorcycle in my free time.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU:
My motivation comes from assisting meeting planners by helping them exceed their members expectations for the event being planned.
ACCOMPLISHMENT/ACHIEVEMENT YOU MOST PROUD OF:
Two-time Supplier of the Year recipient for the NC SGMP Chapter.