Gary Sain

President and CEO, Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc.
WHEN: Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
TOPIC: Industry Leaders: Speaking Out for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

Gary Sain is president and CEO of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc. (Orlando CVB), the only officially recognized sales and marketing organization dedicated to promoting the Orlando area as one of the world's great vacation and convention/meeting destinations. Prior to joining the Orlando CVB in February 2007, Sain was executive vice president, chief marketing officer, and partner of Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell, an Orlando-based international advertising and public relations agency specializing in travel, leisure and lifestyle categories. Sain is no stranger to all aspects of travel and tourism marketing having served as a senior executive in the hotel, cruise line, and convention services industries. Sain received a bachelor’s degree from Davis and Elkins College with a major in business administration and a minor in marketing. He resides in Maitland, Florida with his wife, Pamela, and has two daughters, Vanessa and Olivia.