Press release from Fayetteville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
FAYETTEVILLE (December 5, 2016) – The Fayetteville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has hired John Lamparski as its sports sales manager. Mr. Lamparski comes to the CVB from Visit Bentonville, where he has worked the past eight years, most recently as manager of group-tour sales, a department he created.
In addition to other responsibilities at Visit Bentonville, he is a founding member of the Arkansas Group Sales Team that promotes the Natural State regionally and nationally. Mr. Lamparski previously worked in group sales at the Columbus Zoo in Powell, Ohio, and at the Jamestown Settlement Yorktown Victory Center in Williamsburg, Virginia.
“John is a great addition to our team because he knows all that Fayetteville offers, has broad experience in tourism, and has a passion for promoting Arkansas,” said Molly Rawn, executive director of the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission. “He is intuitive and proactive as he seeks new opportunities for growth in the market and industry.”
Mr. Lamparski earned a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, and certification as a travel-industry specialist from Indiana University.
His community involvement includes work as a court-appointed special advocate for Arkansas CASA, a non-profit organization that makes recommendations in the best interest of abused and neglected children. He previously has been involved with numerous tourism-related organizations.
About the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission:
The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission manages the city’s advertising budget to increase tourism annually by promoting attractions, events, restaurants and the city’s history. Funding from the city’s Hotel, Motel and Restaurant (HMR) tax, which is part of the commission’s budget, is also used to support the city’s arts programs, tourist facilities and public recreation facilities. The commission was formed in 1977 through legislation that approved the HMR tax. It consists of representatives from hotels or restaurants, the city council and the public. For more information on the commission or Fayetteville, Arkansas visit www.experiencefayetteville.com.
