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GHCVB Hires Veteran Salesperson to Prospect Citywide Conventions

July 9, 2009

Contact Information:
Name: Lindsey Brown
Phone: 713-437-5275
Email: lbrown@ghcvb.org

John Solis, after spending 23 years with the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau, has joined the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) to consult on new business development and special projects. The GHCVB has contracted with Solis' company, JHServices, LLC to improve the awareness of the new Houston product and work on special projects to develop new annual events.

Greg Ortale, president and CEO of the GHCVB, thinks Solis' strong industry relationships will greatly benefit Houston. "I've known John for many years, and I've seen his ability to attract major groups to San Antonio. Houston 's convention package—greatly improved in recent years—is becoming more well-known, and I think John is just the right person to introduce our offerings to his long list of contacts."

Solis retired from the San Antonio CVB as assistant executive director in 2008. During his tenure, he was involved in coordinating bids for citywide conventions and major events, including the 1996 NBA All-Star Weekend and the NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four Basketball Championships. His main responsibilities included managing the tactics and strategies related to marketing, public relations and the convention and tourism group sales and services efforts.

Solis, a San Antonio native, earned a BBA in Finance from St. Mary's University.
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