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Patrick Higgins Email & Phone Number
Managing Director
at
Smile Together
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@connectmeetings.com
7 phones found area 801, 775, and 770
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Patrick Higgins is listed as Managing Director at Smile Together, based in Reno, Nevada, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at connectmeetings.com, phone signal with area code 801, 775, 770, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Patrick Higgins.
Patrick Higgins previously worked as Vice President of Business Development & Operations at Meeting Professionals International and Senior Vice President at Connect Meetings. Patrick Higgins holds Mass Communication/Media Studies from Brigham Young University.
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About Patrick Higgins
Experienced travel & tourism executive, sports market leader, DMO marketing and sales team professional and proud member of the Informa team. As a disruptor in B2B events, and as a connector for DMOs, hotels & resorts, and planners, driving the events industry into new ways of doing business is in my DNA. I enjoy leading and working with cross-departmental teams, strategic planning, brand management, positioning and go-to-market strategies. I've been fortunate to have held key positions with top organizations including Visit Salt Lake, Olympic Planning Committees, Tarsus and now Informa.For the past eleven years, I've served as executive team member focusing on product launches and production for events engineered for the events industry, serving thousands of DMOs, hotels, resorts and service providers from around the world. Throughout my career, I was able to: ► Launch the Connect Sports Marketplace, where within two years we became the single largest annual gathering of sporting event producing organizations. Over 90% of sporting event producers that attend Connect Sports have contracted with a DMO, hotel, or resort as a result of connections made at Connect Sports.► Reposition our customer acquisition services to become a trusted, helpful partner for destination marketing organization leaders, delivering customized solutions to cities, and bringing high quality leads to their local communities► Build internal bridges across the complex and distributed organization to better support both our employees and our clients► Lead the Sales organization through a time of significant change, building team capacities and achieving company revenue and room night targets during my tenureSPECIALTIES: Strategic Marketing and Business Planning - Go to Market Strategies - Event Strategies - Market Research and Analysis - Brand Development and Marketing Communications - Demand Generation - Account-Based Marketing (ABM) - Direct Marketing - Funnel Optimization Strategies - Media Planning - Sports Venue Analysis (SVA) - Social Media Strategies and Tactics - Public Relations Strategies - Marketing Automation - Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - Customer Experience (CX) How might we help each other out?
Listed skills include Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, and 39 others.
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14 roles · 25 years
Patrick Higgins work experience
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Vice President Of Business Development & Operations
Current
Jun 2024 - Present
Senior Vice President
- Lead the engagement strategy of meetings & event planners from the corporate, association, incentive, sports, citywide, and specialty market segments to participate in Connect live events, trade shows, media.
- Oversee the phenomenal Connect Hosted Buyer Experience Team to ensure that Connect continues to provide meaningful business development opportunities to DMOs, hoteliers, and service providers.
- Work closely with the Connect team to constantly strengthen the value proposition and on-site experience for MICE Planners at Connect events
- Develop and maintain key relationships with major travel & tourism industry organizations
- Secure and strengthen strategic partnerships with industry-leading third parties and intermediaries
- Oversee the Connect Sports portfolio of events, products, and services
Aug 2021 - Jun 2024
Vice President
We leverage our core philosophies that are rooted in modern tourism sales and marketing, and use them to deliver practical and actionable solutions in the areas of customer acquisition, destination / hotel differentiation, strategy, and destination marketing. I currently oversee our international tourism business development efforts, our Connect Luxury.
Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
Vice President Of Marketplaces
May 2015 - Aug 2021
Director, Connect Sports
Inspired by the enduring magic and importance of sports, my ambition is to challenge the status quo and establish sports travel resources that are recognizable for their creativity, value, and strategic impact. The Connect Sports Division of Collinson Media & Events includes the Connect Sports Marketplace (annual convention and trade show for the sports.
Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
Customer Relations Director
I currently work with large scale sporting events to provide event enhancement services, site selection, housing assistance, hotel, venue, and destination negotiation management, as well as other services as needed. I also work closely with the PSA team to create, operate, and enhance sporting events around the country.
Aug 2009 - Jan 2013
Director Of Convention Sales
Dec 2007 - Apr 2010
Associate Director Of Sales
Mar 2006 - Dec 2007
National Sales Manager
Aug 2005 - Mar 2006
Marketing Manager
May 2004 - Aug 2005
Director Of Sales
Meetings America
Destination management excellence for convention and meeting planners.
Dec 2002 - May 2004
Sales/Operations Assistant
2001 - 2002
~1 yr
Enlisted - Support Staff
Apr 1999 - Apr 2001
4 education records
Patrick Higgins education
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Brigham Young University
Other, Megapolitan Tourism Research
Arizona State University
Education record
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Naval Air Station Fallon Satellite Campus
Education record
Western Nevada Community College
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What company does Patrick Higgins work for?
Patrick Higgins works for Smile Together.
What is Patrick Higgins's role at Smile Together?
Patrick Higgins is listed as Managing Director at Smile Together.
What is Patrick Higgins's email address?
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @connectmeetings.com for Patrick Higgins at Smile Together.
What is Patrick Higgins's phone number?
AeroLeads has found 7 phone signal(s) with area code 801, 775, 770 for Patrick Higgins at Smile Together.
Where is Patrick Higgins based?
Patrick Higgins is based in Reno, Nevada, United States while working with Smile Together.
What companies has Patrick Higgins worked for?
Patrick Higgins has worked for Smile Together, Meeting Professionals International, Connect Meetings, Psa Event Partners, and Visit Salt Lake.
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What schools did Patrick Higgins attend?
Patrick Higgins holds Mass Communication/Media Studies from Brigham Young University.
What skills is Patrick Higgins known for?
Patrick Higgins is listed with skills including Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, Leadership, Sales, Trade Shows, and Marketing Strategy.
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